Source: This post on FDA Approval of Cobenfy has been created based on the article “FDA approval for Cobenfy casts light on schizophrenia’s wickedness” published in The Hindu on 23rd October 2024. Why in news? Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Cobenfy, a new antipsychotic drug to treat schizophrenia. About Cobenfy 1. About: Cobenfy… Continue reading FDA Approval of Cobenfy
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.
Cloud Chambers
Source: This post on Cloud Chambers has been created based on the article “Why India is building a cloud chamber as part of Mission Mausam” published in Indian Express on 23rd October 2024. Why in news? With Mission Mausam, India is constructing a cloud chamber with convection properties essential for studying Indian monsoon clouds. Globally, only… Continue reading Cloud Chambers
C. elegans worm
Source: This post on World Bank Report Highlights Poverty and Climate Challenges has been created based on the article “Extreme weather obstacle to an equitable world, as 3.53 billion people continue to live in poverty” published in Down to Earth on 21st October 2024. Why in news? Sydney Brenner who is a pioneer of C. elegans research, won the first… Continue reading C. elegans worm
Candy Leaf (Stevia)
Source: This post on Candy Leaf (Stevia) has been created based on the article “Candy leaf has Potential beyond its Natural Sweetening properties” published in PIB on 22nd October 2024. Why in news? Researchers from the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati explored Stevia’s medicinal properties. This study integrates network pharmacology… Continue reading Candy Leaf (Stevia)
India’s recent monsoon challenges and Mission Mausam
Source: The post India’s recent monsoon challenges and Mission Mausam has been created, based on the article “Forecasting better in India, come rain or shine” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disasters and disaster management and GS 3-Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects… Continue reading India’s recent monsoon challenges and Mission Mausam
Impacts of the Char Dham Highway Project
Source: The post impacts of the Char Dham Highway Project has been created, based on the article “A perilous highway to salvation in the Himalayas” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 – Disasters and disaster management Context: The article criticizes the Char Dham Highway Project in Uttarakhand… Continue reading Impacts of the Char Dham Highway Project
Smart insulin to control blood sugar level
Source: This post on Smart insulin to control blood sugar level has been created based on the article “How ‘smart insulin’ promises to revolutionise diabetes treatment” published in Indian Express on 18th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, an international team of scientists from Denmark, the UK, Czechia, and the University of Bristol has engineered… Continue reading Smart insulin to control blood sugar level
Multi-Purpose Vessel ‘Samarthak’
Source: This post on Multi-Purpose Vessel ‘Samarthak’ has been created based on the article “L&T launches multipurpose vessel for Navy” published in Times of India on 19th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Larsen & Toubro (L&T) launched the first of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy. About Multi-Purpose Vessel ‘Samarthak’ 1. About:… Continue reading Multi-Purpose Vessel ‘Samarthak’
Bushveld Igneous Complex
Source: This post on Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) has been created based on the article “Earth’s Oldest Living Organisms Discovered Trapped in 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock” published in Sciteach daily on 18th October 2024. Why in news? Scientists have uncovered pockets of living microorganisms inside a sealed fracture of a 2-billion-year-old rock from South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex.… Continue reading Bushveld Igneous Complex
West Nile Virus (WNV)
Source: This post on West Nile Virus (WNV) has been created based on the article “Deadly West Nile virus spreads across Ukraine, 11 fatalities since July” published in Down to Earth on 18th October 2024. Why in news? Ukraine is facing a serious West Nile virus (WNV) outbreak. About West Nile Virus (WNV) Aspects Description About… Continue reading West Nile Virus (WNV)
