Source: This post on Bio-derived foam has been created based on the article “IISc researchers develop recyclable, eco-friendly bio-derived foam for FMCG packaging” published in Deccan Herald on 14th November 2024. Why in news? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, have developed an Bio-derived foam derived from biological sources. It is designed… Continue reading Bio-derived foam
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.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
Source: This post on Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) has been created based on the article “Australian-German research finds world first cure for deadly skin disease” published in Assam Tribune on 13th November 2024. Why in news? Researchers from Australia and Germany have achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone, developing the first cure for toxic epidermal necrolysis… Continue reading Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)
Source: This post on Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) has been created based on the article “DRDO carries maiden test of land attack long range cruise missile” published in The Hindu on 13th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test… Continue reading Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)
LignoSat and its significance
Source: This post on LignoSat and its significance has been created based on the article “Explained: The significance of Lignosat, the first wooden satellite launched into space” published in Indian Express on 12th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, LignoSat is the world’s first wood-panelled satellite launched into space. LignoSat and its significance. About LignoSat 1.… Continue reading LignoSat and its significance
Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide and GaN HEMT Technology
Source: This post on Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide and GaN HEMT Technology has been created based on the article “Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide Wafers and GaN HEMT based MMIC Technology up to X-band Applications” published in PIB on 12th November 2024. Why in news? The Solid State Physics Laboratory, a DRDO laboratory, has successfully… Continue reading Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide and GaN HEMT Technology
India’s Pinaka Rocket System
Source: This post on India’s Pinaka Rocket System has been created based on the article “India’s Pinaka rocket system interests French Army, being evaluated for use” published in Hindustan Times on 11th November 2024. Why in news? The French Army is evaluating India’s indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system for potential use, underscoring India’s… Continue reading India’s Pinaka Rocket System
PyPIM Platform
Source: This post on PyPIM Platform has been created based on the article “Israeli researchers develop software enabling in-memory processing, bypassing CPU” published in DD India on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Israeli researchers from the Israel Institute of Technology have created software enabling computers to process data directly within memory, bypassing the… Continue reading PyPIM Platform
How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people
Source: This post on How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people has been created based on the article “How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people?” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Rising lightning strikes due to climate change kill around 24,000 globally each year,… Continue reading How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people
Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets
Source: This post on Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets has been created based on the article “Removing bran on millets reduces the benefits of eating them: study” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2024. Why in news? A recent study highlights that debranning (removing the bran) from millets decreases their… Continue reading Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets
Airships Re-Emerging in the Climate Change Era
Source: This post on Airships Re-Emerging in the Climate Change Era has been created based on the article “How climate change is bringing back the idea of airships” published in Indian Express on 8th November 2024. Why in news? Airships were pioneers in powered flight in the early 20th century. Originally viewed as the future of… Continue reading Airships Re-Emerging in the Climate Change Era
