News: Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) is gaining attention in the field of cancer research. Recent studies investigate how it forms and its role in cancer progression and drug resistance. Fundamentals of Cells and DNA Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes (total 46 chromosomes). Chromosomes are thread-like structures located in the cell nucleus, made of DNA… Continue reading Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA)
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.
Marburg virus disease (MVD)
News: An outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Rwanda has resulted in at least 15 deaths and 66 reported infections. About Marburg virus disease (MVD) It is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever which affects both people and other primates, like apes and monkeys. It is often referred to as the “bleeding eye virus”… Continue reading Marburg virus disease (MVD)
K-4 Ballistic Missile
News: India successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from the newly commissioned, nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat. About K-4 Ballistic Missile 1. It is a nuclear capable, solid-fuelled, submarine-launched ballistic missile. 2. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 3. It has a range of 3,500 kilometers. 4. Significance– It… Continue reading K-4 Ballistic Missile
Proba-3
Source: This post on Proba-3 has been created based on the article “All about Proba-3, the advanced European solar mission that ISRO will launch” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission aboard its PSLV rocket on December… Continue reading Proba-3
MeitY Announces e-Toycathon
Source: This post on MeitY Announces e-Toycathon has been created based on the article “MeitY Announces Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon) during the convocation ceremony of 1st batch of 15 Young Engineers” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted the convocation ceremony on November… Continue reading MeitY Announces e-Toycathon
Nafithromycin Antibiotic
Source: This post on Nafithromycin Antibiotic has been created based on the article “Dr. Jitendra Singh announces soft launch of India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic, Nafithromycin, to Combat Drug Resistance” published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? India’s first indigenous antibiotic, Nafithromycin, was launched to address drug resistance challenges. Nafithromycin Antibiotic About the… Continue reading Nafithromycin Antibiotic
One Day One Genome’ Initiative
Source: This post on One Day One Genome’ Initiative has been created based on the article “‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to harness the microbial potential of India” published in PIB on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One… Continue reading One Day One Genome’ Initiative
GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)
Source: This post on GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) has been created based on the article “SpaceX’s Falcon-9 deploys Indian satellite into orbit” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, SpaceX Falcon-9 Launches India’s GSAT-N2 Satellite at Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Falcon-9 rocket launched GSAT-N2 into a… Continue reading GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)
Aphantasia
Source: This post on Aphantasia has been created based on the article “Aphantasia: When some people cannot see in their mind “ published in Indian Express on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a study by University of Glasgow delved deeper into the connection between humans’ auditory and visual senses with regards to Aphantasia.… Continue reading Aphantasia
India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile
Source: This post on India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile has been created based on the article “DRDO carries out successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast” published in pib on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of India’s… Continue reading India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile
