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.

Paraquat Dichloride

News: The Union government has issued a draft notification proposing a complete ban on the manufacture, import, transport, distribution, sale and use of paraquat dichloride. About Paraquat Dichloride Paraquat is also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen. It is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It a highly toxic chemical which is mainly used… Continue reading Paraquat Dichloride

Sulphur Dioxide

News: According to CREA, about 81% of SO₂ emissions from coal-fired power plants within 300 km of Delhi-NCR come from plants exempted from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems. About Sulphur Dioxide Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a heavy, colourless, toxic gas.  Source: Its largest source in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by… Continue reading Sulphur Dioxide

Operation Vajra and Mephedrone (MD)

News: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) dismantled an interstate Mephedrone manufacturing laboratory in Pune. About Operation Vajra Operation Vajra is an operation against an interstate synthetic drug trafficking syndicate led by the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). Led by: The operation was carried out by the Preventive Branch of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN),… Continue reading Operation Vajra and Mephedrone (MD)

Tritium

News: A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology reports a breakthrough in removing tritium from contaminated water using a metal-organic framework (MOF). About Tritium It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Properties:  Atomic mass: It has an atomic mass of 3.014 and is considered an important and versatile radioisotope. Components: It consists of… Continue reading Tritium

Reusable Rocket

News: Japan’s JAXA tested a prototype reusable rocket, while China successfully achieved its first reusable rocket booster landing. About Reusable Rocket Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) is a space launch system designed to recover and reuse some or all of its component stages. Goal: RLVs aim to transform space launches from a disposable model into a transportation model,… Continue reading Reusable Rocket

NIDAR 2.0

News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Drone Federation India (DFI), today launched the second edition of the NIDAR 2.0 under the SwaYaan initiative. About NIDAR 2.0 NIDAR 2.0 stands for National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research. It is a National Innovation Challenge for students to build smarter… Continue reading NIDAR 2.0

Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)

News: Scientists have identified and genetically characterised Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) in India for the first time, raising concerns for captive parrots and conservation. About Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is an enveloped single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthobornavirus in the family Bornaviridae. Target Species: It infects parrots and other psittacine birds… Continue reading Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)

Aldrin Pesticide

News: The NGT is examining mugger crocodile deaths in Kota’s Chandralok River after banned Aldrin was detected and accountability remained unresolved. About Aldrin Pesticide Aldrin is a highly toxic, synthetic organochlorine insecticide that belongs to the cyclodiene group of chemicals. Key Features Toxicity: Aldrin can kill birds, fish, humans, and many insect pests including termites, grasshoppers, and corn… Continue reading Aldrin Pesticide

Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)

News: DRDO has invited industry partners to develop and deploy the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) for continuous submarine surveillance. About Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS): It is a fixed network of undersea sensors that provides round-the-clock monitoring of underwater submarine activity. Developed by: It is being… Continue reading Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)

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