News– Recently, scientists from the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany, discovered that a gene in the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa exhibits bistable expression. About Pseudomonas Aeruginosa It is a gram-negative, aerobic, non-spore forming, rod-shaped bacterium. It is commonly found in the environment, particularly freshwater. It is capable of causing a variety of infections in both… Continue reading Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
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.
Agni-5 Ballistic Missile
News: India has successfully test-fired its intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. About Agni-5 Ballistic Missile It is a land based nuclear-capable long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of 5000 km. It is the most advanced missile in the Agni series, which forms the backbone of India’s… Continue reading Agni-5 Ballistic Missile
Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
News: The Health department in Kozhikode, Kerala, has issued an alert against primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in the district in view of the reporting of three cases of the infection and a death here in recent days. About Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) It is a rare but lethal central nervous system infection Caused by: It… Continue reading Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Ionic Liquids
News: Scientists have found life can exist on rocky super-earths with volcanic activity and little water thanks to ionic liquids. About Ionic Liquids These are salts that stay liquid even in a vacuum at temperatures below 100°C. Unlike ordinary liquids made of neutral molecules (like water), ionic liquids are composed entirely of ions—positively and negatively… Continue reading Ionic Liquids
Ideonella sakaiensis
News: Researchers have discovered microbes such as Ideonella sakaiensis that show the potential to break down PET plastic. About Ideonella sakaiensis Ideonella sakaiensis belongs to the genus Ideonella and the family Comamonadaceae. It is a unique bacterium that can degrade and consume plastic, specifically polyethylene terephthalate (PET), by using it as both a carbon and… Continue reading Ideonella sakaiensis
Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
News: The CCEA has cleared an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for building the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. Tato-II Hydroelectric Project About Tato-II Hydroelectric Project The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project is a 700 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project located on the Siyom River in Arunachal Pradesh. It will have a reservoir… Continue reading Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
India’s 1st PPP model EO satellite constellation
News: The IN-SPACe under the Union Government’s Department of Space, has announced the selection of a consortium led by Bengaluru-based PixxelSpace India (PSI) for developing India’s first indigenous constellation of earth observing (EO) satellites under a public-private partnership (PPP) model. India’s 1st PPP model EO satellite constellation Developed by: The constellation will be developed by… Continue reading India’s 1st PPP model EO satellite constellation
India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank
News: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology has inaugurated the nation’s first ‘Animal Stem Cell Biobank’. About India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank It is a state-of-the-art facility that will store and preserve high-quality stem cells from various animal species. Setup at: The facility is set-up at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology… Continue reading India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank
Dengue
News: A new study published identified envelope dimer epitope (EDE)-like antibodies as a key determinant of broad, cross-serotype immunity against dengue virus (DENV). About Dengue Dengue is a vector borne disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti. The dengue virus (DEN) comprises… Continue reading Dengue
mRNA Vaccine
News: Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had canceled $500 million worth of grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine development. About mRNA Vaccine An mRNA vaccine uses messenger RNA to provide instructions for the body’s cells to produce a harmless fragment of a pathogen. This… Continue reading mRNA Vaccine
