News:Recently,a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been provisionally named the Yada Yada virus(YYV). Facts: About Yada Yada Virus: Yada Yada Virus belongs to the group alphavirus.The virus has been detected in Australian mosquitoes. The virus poses no threat to human beings because it is a part of a group of viruses that only infect… Continue reading Explained: Why a virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been named Yada Yada
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 endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis
News:The World Health Organisation(WHO) has endorsed TrueNat which is an indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis(TB) diagnosis. Facts: About TrueNat: The TrueNat is a new molecular test that can diagnose TB in one hour as well as testing for resistance to the drug rifampicin. The test has been developed by the Indian firm MolBio Diagnostics… Continue reading WHO endorses indigenous molecular diagnostic tool for tuberculosis diagnosis
Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy
News: Vice Admiral G S Pabby launched the Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) Facts: About Upgraded High Flash High-Speed Diesel (HFHSD- IN 512) It has been developed by Indian Oil Corp (IOC). It is being supplied from Haldia and Paradip refinery. It has a unique combination of low pour and Cold filter… Continue reading Indian Oil Corporation Launches Special NATO Class Diesel for Indian Navy
Isro’s communication satellite GSAT-30 to launch on Jan 17 from French territory Ariane
News: ISRO will launch GSAT-30 onboard Ariane-5 launch vehicle (VA 251) from French Guiana on January 17 Facts: About GSAT-30 It has been designed and manufactured by the Indian Space Research Organisation It is an operational communication satellite for DTH, television uplink and VSAT services. It will replace the INSAT-4A satellite currently used by cable… Continue reading Isro’s communication satellite GSAT-30 to launch on Jan 17 from French territory Ariane
Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon
News:Rajasthan will soon get its first biotechnology park and incubation centre as memorandum of understanding will be signed with the Centre’s Department of Biotechnology. Facts: About the Biotech Park in Rajasthan: The Biotech park and incubation centre is expected to enable the State government to take up research in the field of biotechnology and provide… Continue reading Rajasthan to get first biotech park soon
Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission
News: NASA wants to send the first woman and the next man to the Moon by the year 2024 under the Artemis lunar exploration program Facts: About ARTEMIS ARTEMIS stands for Acceleration, Reconnection, Turbulence and Electrodynamics of the Moon’s Interaction with the Sun. Objectives: Establishing of lunar outpost Investigating the Moon’s resources and how they… Continue reading Explained: NASA’s Artemis mission
ISRO’s NavIC to feature in mobiles
News: 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) (the mobile communications standards body) has approved NavIC to be included in mobiles along with GPS Facts: About NavIC Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC IRNSS (NavIC) is an independent regional navigation satellite system developed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It provides accurate position information service… Continue reading ISRO’s NavIC to feature in mobiles
Explained: What is H9N2, which has infected an Indian child?
News:Indian scientists have detected the country’s first case of infection with a rare variant of the virus called A(H9N2) that causes avian influenza or bird flu. Facts: About A(H9N2) Virus: H9N2 is a subtype of influenza A virus that causes human influenza as well as bird flu. The subtype was isolated for the first time… Continue reading Explained: What is H9N2, which has infected an Indian child?
Shopper malware affects over 14% Indians: Kaspersky report
News:According to a report,a new Trojan called ‘Shopper malware’ is increasing its presence among smartphone users. Facts: About Shopper Malware: The Malware is targeting the retail applications.Around 14 percent of Indians have been affected by this malware. As the Trojan gains permission,it interacts with the system interfaces and capture every data being featured in the… Continue reading Shopper malware affects over 14% Indians: Kaspersky report
Home Minister launches country’s first Cyber Crime Prevention Unit AASHVAST in Gandhinagar
News:Home Minister has launched several Cyber initiative projects of the Gujarat police. Facts: About Cyber AASHVAST: Cyber Aashvast is an initiative started by the Cyber Crime Cell of the Gujarat Police. It will own an exclusive online portal that will have dedicated service helpline for victims of cyber-crimes. Units under Cyber AASHVAST:There are four units… Continue reading Home Minister launches country’s first Cyber Crime Prevention Unit AASHVAST in Gandhinagar
