Colombia has declared a national emergency after Fusarium (TR4) fungus was detected in soil in La Guajira. Fusarium (TR4) fungus causes Fusarium wilt disease in banana plants. It is also known as Panama disease. The fungus attacks the roots and blocks the plants’ vascular systems Fusarium (TR4) was first detected in the 1990s in Malaysia… Continue reading Fusarium (TR4) fungus
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.
Explained: What is a notifiable disease?
Recently,South Delhi Municipal Corporation(SDMC) has initiated the process to notify malaria as notifiable disease. A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. This will allow authorities to gather information to monitor the disease, and provides early warning of possible outbreaks. The process will also help the… Continue reading Explained: What is a notifiable disease?
India’s first space museum inaugurated in Hyderabad
The first Space Science Museum has been opened in Hyderabad, Telangana. The museum is a collaborative effort between the Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) and the B M Birla Science Centre. The Space Museum has a host of exhibits including replicas of satellites such as (a)Ariane Passenger Payload Experiment (APPLE) (b) Chandrayan-1 (c)Mangalyaan and (d)launch vehicles… Continue reading India’s first space museum inaugurated in Hyderabad
IIT Madras registers initial success with iron ion battery
Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Madras have for the first time fabricated a rechargeable iron ion battery using mild steel as the anode. Currently,lithium-ion batteries are widely in use.However,the lithium reserves are limited when compared to iron reserves and hence the invention assume significance. Further,this invention comes at a time when the world is… Continue reading IIT Madras registers initial success with iron ion battery
No harmful chemicals in PET bottles, finds CSIR study
According to a study conducted by the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), it has endorsed the safety of PET bottles. Polyethylene terephthalate(PET) is widely employed packaging material for drinking water, juices,vegetable oils, pharmaceuticals and various other applications and is 100% recyclable. This study was conducted after a debate internationally on whether PET bottles leach… Continue reading No harmful chemicals in PET bottles, finds CSIR study
DRDO focus on stealth weapons, drones
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is working on Directed energy weapons(DEWs) as part of ongoing efforts to modernize defence technology. Direct energy weapons(DEW) is a ranged weapon that damages its target with highly focused energy, including laser, microwaves and particle beams. DEW can quietly disable enemy drones or missiles temporarily or permanently without leaving… Continue reading DRDO focus on stealth weapons, drones
Cost is key: Chinese space firm revs up for reusable rocket race
China’s private space startup Linkspace has successfully launched a reusable rocket named RLV-T5(NewLine Baby). Reusable Launch Vehicle is a launch system that is capable of launching a payload into space more than once. The new rocket has other advantages as well such as low test cost and a capability of rapid iteration. The launch also… Continue reading Cost is key: Chinese space firm revs up for reusable rocket race
INS Tarkash at Bergen, Norway
Indian Naval Ship Tarkash which is a front-line warship of the Indian Navy has entered the port of Bergen Norway as part of Western Fleet Overseas Deployment. The port call by INS Tarkash at Bergen is a demonstration of India’s warm ties with Norway.INS Tarkash is one of the most potent frontline frigates of the… Continue reading INS Tarkash at Bergen, Norway
Every child to get Rotavirus vaccine by September
The Central government has planned to expand the coverage of Rotavirus vaccine to all 36 states and union territories by September, 2019.The vaccine is currently available only in 28 states and UTs in India. Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea among infants and children throughout the world. Rotavirus is transmitted by the… Continue reading Every child to get Rotavirus vaccine by September
ISRO announces Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award
ISRO has announced its Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Awards in Space Science,Technology and Research. The award aims to recognize and reward journalists who have actively contributed towards the field of space science, applications and research. The nominations are open to all Indians who have a good experience in journalism.The articles published from 2019 to 2020 will… Continue reading ISRO announces Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award
