The numbers of suspected Nipah virus infection cases in Kerala has risen to 7. Samples from the patients have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) labs at Alappuzha and Pune. The National Institute of Virology is an Indian virology research institute. It was previously known as ‘Virus Research Center’ and was founded… Continue reading Nipah case: 7 in isolation and 314 quarantined in Kerala
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.
Immunotherapy boosts survival outlook for lung cancer patients
According to a report,immunotherapy treatment can help significantly boost survival rates among patients suffering from advanced lung cancer. The report is based on a clinical trial conducted by researchers.The clinical trial found out that almost 25% of patients who had received the immunotherapy drug and who had not previously received chemotherapy were alive after five… Continue reading Immunotherapy boosts survival outlook for lung cancer patients
Forbidden planet discovered in Neptunian Desert
Astronomers have used the Next-Generation Transit Survey telescope in the Atacama Desert of Chile to identify an exoplanet in the Neptunian Desert. The exoplanet has been described in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. The newly discovered planet is formally known as NGTS-4b but has been nicknamed “The Forbidden Planet” The “Forbidden… Continue reading Forbidden planet discovered in Neptunian Desert
Pasta-like rocks best bet for life on Mars: Study
A NASA study has found that the rocks on the surface of Mars that look like layers of pasta may be the most obvious sign of life on the planet. According to the study, the bacterium that controls the formation of such rocks on Earth is ancient and thrives in harsh environments that are similar… Continue reading Pasta-like rocks best bet for life on Mars: Study
SpaceX satellites pose new headache for astronomers
Astronomers have raised concerns about Space X’s Starlink. According to astronomers, Starlink satellites may threaten the view of the cosmos and adversely affect scientific discovery. The newly launched each Starlink satellite contain a single solar array, which both captures and bounces sunlight off the satellites and, as a result, can sometimes be seen from Earth.… Continue reading SpaceX satellites pose new headache for astronomers
Scientists give the thumbs-up for Anthropocene epoch
Recently, a 34-member panel of the Anthropocene Working Group (AWG) has voted in favour of designating a new geological epoch — the Anthropocene. An epoch is a subdivision of the geologic timescale. It is longer than an age but shorter than a period. The geological periods basically reflect the natural patterns and changes of Earth… Continue reading Scientists give the thumbs-up for Anthropocene epoch
Finally,IISc team confirms breakthrough in superconductivity at room temperature
Recently,researchers from the IISc,Bengaluru has achieved breakthrough in ambient superconductivity which normally requires extremely low temperatures and extremely high pressure. Superconductivity is the phenomenon in which a material offers zero or vanishingly low resistance to the passage of electrical current below a certain temperature called its critical temperature (Tc). Since the mid-20th century,scientists have been… Continue reading Finally,IISc team confirms breakthrough in superconductivity at room temperature
India relaxes procedure to speed up arms sales to friendly foreign nations
Indian Government has finalised a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to speed up the sale of military equipment to friendly countries through defence lines of credit(LoC) which is similar to the foreign military sales (FMS) programme of the US. Currently,the SOP will be applied for defence PSUs and Ordnance Factory Board.After its working stabilises,the SOP… Continue reading India relaxes procedure to speed up arms sales to friendly foreign nations
Pakistan successfully test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II capable of hitting India
Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile called as Shaheen-II. The Pakistan Army has said that the launch was aimed at ensuring operational readiness of the Army Strategic Forces Command. Shaheen-II Missile is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads up to a range of 1,500 kilometers which brings major Indian cities under its… Continue reading Pakistan successfully test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II capable of hitting India
Affiliation of ICG ship Shaurya with 3rd(Naga Hills) battalion of Assam Rifles
Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has signed an Affiliation Charter in an effort to enhance inter armed forces cooperation and utilise each other’s assets for training and sports. The charter was signed between 3rd (Naga Hills) Battalion of Assam Rifles and Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Shaurya’. The charter will facilitate greater understanding of… Continue reading Affiliation of ICG ship Shaurya with 3rd(Naga Hills) battalion of Assam Rifles
