Source – This post on Impact of lithium mining on Atacama salt flat has been created based on the article “Chile’s Atacama salt flat sinking due to lithium mining: What a new study says” published in “Indian Express” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it has been found that lithium… Continue reading Impact of lithium mining on Atacama Salt Flat
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.
Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector
Source- This post on Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector published in the “Space sector contributed ₹20,000 crore to India’s GDP over the last decade” published in “The Hindu” on 24th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) initiated a study to evaluate the socio-economic impact of the space sector… Continue reading Key Contributions of India’s Space Sector
Study of Solar Magnetic Fields
Source- This post on Study of Solar Magnetic Fields has been created based on the article “IIA finds a novel way to explore the sun’s secrets by studying solar magnetic fields” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024. Why in News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new way… Continue reading Study of Solar Magnetic Fields
First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload
Source- This post on First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload has been created based on the article “What the first findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3 mission tell us about the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 23rd August. Why in News? Recently, scientists in India have released the findings of studies carried out… Continue reading First findings from ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 APXS Payload
Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ
Source: The post series of industrial accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ has been created, based on the article “Death at work: A safety audit is essential to prevent industrial accidents” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disaster management Context: The article discusses a series of industrial accidents… Continue reading Series of Industrial Accidents in Andhra Pradesh’s Atchutapuram SEZ
Issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River
Source: The post issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River has been created, based on the article “Power play: Hydropower projects must factor in the environmental costs too” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3- Infrastructures and Disaster Management Context: The article discusses recent landslides in Sikkim… Continue reading Issue with hydropower projects on the Teesta River
Genome Editing and TnpB
Source- This post on Genome Editing and TnpB has been created based on the article “ICAR, Penn State team makes a tool small enough to edit plant genomes” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers have developed a plant genome editor using a protein derived from Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria, known… Continue reading Genome Editing and TnpB
Vaccine-derived poliovirus
Source- This post on Vaccine-derived poliovirus has been created based on the article “Centre says Meghalaya polio case is vaccine-derived” published in “The Hindu” on 22 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, a two-year-old child from Tikrikilla in Meghalaya has been confirmed to be suffering from vaccine-derived polio. About Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus 1. Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus… Continue reading Vaccine-derived poliovirus
DRIPS Portal
Source- This post on DRIPS Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar Launches online portal DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector)” published in “PIB” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the DRIPS (Disaster Resilient Infrastructure for Power Sector) portal was launched by Ministery of Power… Continue reading DRIPS Portal
US FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for anaphylaxis
Source- This post on US FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Severe Allergies has been created based on the article “US FDA approves first nasal spray to treat severe allergies: Here’s how it can change treatment” published in “Indian Express” on 21 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has… Continue reading US FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for anaphylaxis
