The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir(DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations. This drug can also be used for patients including pregnant women and those of childbearing potential. Dolutegravir(DTG) which is sold under the brand name Tivicay is an antiretroviral medication used together… Continue reading WHO recommends use of innovative HIV drug
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.
China launches first private rocket capable of carrying satellites
Chinese startup company iSpace has successfully launched the first commercial rocket of China into the Earth’s orbit. The successful launch of Hyperbola-1 was lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre with several satellites and payloads into a predetermined orbit. Hyperbola-1 has also carried the CAS-7B CubeSat.It is an amateur radio mission which is developed by… Continue reading China launches first private rocket capable of carrying satellites
Milky Way’s violent birth decoded
According to scientists, Milky Way was shaped in its present form as a result of collision with another smaller galaxy called Gaia-Enceladus, 10 billion years ago. The study has been based on data from the Gaia space observatory- a space observatory of the European Space Agency (ESA). Gaia seeks to map the positions of more… Continue reading Milky Way’s violent birth decoded
New Space India Limited
The Central had set up New Space India Limited (NSIL) in March 2019. It is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), under the administrative control of Department of Space (DOS). The NSIL has been set up to meet the increasing demands of Indian space programmes and to commercially exploit the emerging global space market. The… Continue reading New Space India Limited
ISRO now looks to solar mission Aditya-L1
Following the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is now focussing on launching the Aditya L-1 mission. The Aditya L-1 mission is a satellite designed to study the sun. It will be India’s first satellite to do so. The mission is aimed at studying the Sun from a halo orbit around the… Continue reading ISRO now looks to solar mission Aditya-L1
Bangladesh: Scientists develop method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost bio-degradable cellulose sheets
Scientists in Bangladesh have developed a method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost biodegradable cellulose sheets named as Sonali. These can be used as wrapping material and carrying bag.The physical qualities of the invented jute fibre and plastic are quite similar. The Eco-friendly jute poly bags made up of Sonali can also be used in… Continue reading Bangladesh: Scientists develop method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost bio-degradable cellulose sheets
Indian Navy Commissions Dornier Squadron INAS 313 at Chennai
Indian Navy has commissioned the navy’s fifth Dornier squadron named as Indian Naval Air Squadron(INAS) 313. INAS 313 derives its name ‘Sea Eagle’ from the bird of prey family Accipitridae. The Squadron will be operating from Chennai International Airport.With commissioning of INAS 313,the State of Tamil Nadu will have three naval air bases which is… Continue reading Indian Navy Commissions Dornier Squadron INAS 313 at Chennai
What is Tiangong-2?
Tiangong-2, a Chinese space station has burned up in the Earth’s atmosphere as part of a planned deorbit. The space station’s planned deorbit was executed by putting it into a controlled descent into the atmosphere, where it broke up into small pieces. It was launched in 2016 as a space lab for testing space technologies.… Continue reading What is Tiangong-2?
Third trip in works to bring back samples
According to experts, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) might collaborate with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for a third lunar mission- Chandrayaan 3 Discussions about Chandrayaan 3 were first held between ISRO and JAXA at the Asia Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum APRSAF-24- organised by ISRO in Bengaluru in 2017. APRSAF annual meetings are… Continue reading Third trip in works to bring back samples
Perfect launch for Chandrayaan -2
Chandrayaan-2 was successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota. Chandrayaan 2 is India’s second lunar mission and 1st Indian expedition to attempt a soft landing on the lunar surface with indigenous technology. If successful, India will be the 4th country ever to soft land on the lunar surface- after USA, Russia and… Continue reading Perfect launch for Chandrayaan -2
