Hydroponics comes from two Greek words ‘hydro’ meaning water and ‘ponos’ meaning labor. Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants without soil by using water solvent which consists of mineral nutrients. It can include an aggregate substrate, or growing media, such as vermiculite, coconut coir, or perlite. Hydroponic production systems are used by small farmers,… Continue reading Hydroponics
Category: Factly: Science and Technology
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to Science and Technology. You can find all relevant Science and Technology related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
WHO launches first biosimilar medicine to treat Breast Cancer
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has launched its first biosimilar medicine to treat breast cancer named Trastuzumab. Facts: About Trastuzumab: Trastuzumab drug was included in the WHO Essential Medicines List in 2015 as an essential treatment for about 20% of breast cancers. It has shown high efficacy in curing early stage breast cancer and in some… Continue reading WHO launches first biosimilar medicine to treat Breast Cancer
ICMR sets up a task force on gene therapy research
News:Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) is setting up a task force on gene therapy research to encourage research in the emerging field. Facts: About Gene therapy: Gene Therapy refers to the process of introduction, removal or change in the content of an individual’s genetic material with the goal of treating the disease and the possibility… Continue reading ICMR sets up a task force on gene therapy research
Government has taken various initiatives to develop a world class research facilities in India: HRD Minister
News:Union Minister for Human Resource Development has informed Lok Sabha about the initiatives taken by Government to promote research in the field of science & engineering. Facts: Government has taken following initiatives to promote research in the field of science & engineering and to develop a world class research facilities: Prime Minister Research Fellowship Scheme:… Continue reading Government has taken various initiatives to develop a world class research facilities in India: HRD Minister
Android vulnerable to cyberattack: Union Home Ministry
News: Union Home Ministry has warned states about the vulnerability of the Android operating system to a bug called ‘StrandHogg’. It is a vulnerability in Android devices that allows malware to hijack legitimate apps. Facts: About Malware: Malware (malicious software) refers to any kind of software that is designed to cause damage to a single… Continue reading Android vulnerable to cyberattack: Union Home Ministry
What is a barcode?
News: Recently, engineer-scientist George Laurer, co-developer of Barcode, passed away. Facts: About Barcode: A barcode, consisting of bars and spaces is a machine-readable representation of numerals and characters. It is also known as Universal Product Code (UPC). It is used to efficiently identify and track objects and people. Barcode was co-developed by George Laurier and… Continue reading What is a barcode?
What is Wi-Fi Calling?
News: Bharti Airtel has launched Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) in Delhi NCR. It is a first for India. Facts: About Wi-Fi calling Wi-Fi Calling is a technology that enables a smartphone user to make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network rather than a cellular radio connection. It is aimed especially for areas where cellular… Continue reading What is Wi-Fi Calling?
ISRO begins preparations for setting up third rocket Launchpad
News: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has begun preparatory works for setting up a third rocket Launchpad. Facts: About Third Launchpad It will set up in a coastal hamlet of Kulashekhrapattinam in the Thuthukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is intended to support: increased launch frequency, provide active redundancy to existing launch pads and To support… Continue reading ISRO begins preparations for setting up third rocket Launchpad
What are Rare Earth Elements?
News: The United States Army has planned to fund the construction of a Rare Earths processing facility to secure the domestic supply of minerals. The decision comes after China threatened to stop exporting Rare Earth materials to the US. Facts: Rare Earth Elements Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of seventeen chemically similar metallic… Continue reading What are Rare Earth Elements?
ISRO to launch spy satellite, 9 foreign customer satellites on Dec 11
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on December 11. Facts: About RISAT-2BR1 RISAT-2BR1 is a Radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 628 kg. It will be launched aboard PSLV-C48. It has a synthetic aperture radar to provide… Continue reading ISRO to launch spy satellite, 9 foreign customer satellites on Dec 11
