Category: Factly: Science and Technology

Source- This post on the ‘Triput’ class advance frigates has been created based on the article “Two Russian stealth frigates for Indian Navy launched” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the first of two advanced frigates being built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy was… Continue reading ‘Triput’ class advance frigates

Source- This post on the ICMR’s New TB Detection System has been created based on the article “ICMR ready to transfer technology of a ‘breakthrough’ TB detection system” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working to spread a new, affordable, fast,… Continue reading ICMR’s New TB Detection System

Source- This post on the Brown Dwarfs has been created based on the article “Webb telescope reveals wild weather on cosmic brown dwarfs” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on pairs of brown… Continue reading Brown Dwarfs

Source- This post on the Brain-eating amoeba has been created based on the article “Kerala issues guidelines on amoebic brain infection” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, five cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis in adolescents, including three deaths, reported in Kerala in the past three months. Health department response… Continue reading Brain-eating amoeba