Source: This post on ISRO-DBT Agreement to design and conduct experiments has been created based on the article “ISRO-DBT ink deal to conduct biotechnology experiments in space station” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2024. Why in news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed an agreement to… Continue reading ISRO-DBT Agreement to design and conduct experiments
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.
IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration for Open Source AI Innovation and Skill Development in India
Source: This post on IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration for Open Source AI Innovation and Skill Development in India has been created based on the article “IndiaAI at MeitY & Meta collaborates to advance Open Source AI Innovation, R&D and Skill Development in India” published in PIB on 26th October 2024. Why in news? IndiaAI and Meta… Continue reading IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration for Open Source AI Innovation and Skill Development in India
Weather Forecasts at Panchayat Level
Source: This post on Weather Forecasts at Panchayat Level has been created based on the article “Weather forecasts at panchayat level: what will be known, and how it will help” published in Indian Express on 25th October 2024. Why in news? In response to increasing climate change uncertainties that impact weather patterns, localised forecasting aims to… Continue reading Weather Forecasts at Panchayat Level
Space Docking Experiment
Source: This post on Space Docking Experiment has been created based on the article “2 satellites part of space docking experiment handed over to Isro” published in Business standards on 24th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies (ATL) handed over two 400-kg class satellites to ISRO. These satellites are part of ISRO’s upcoming… Continue reading Space Docking Experiment
Cyclone Dana
Source: This post on Cyclone Dana has been created based on the article “As Odisha, Bengal brace for landfall, all you need to know about the storm” published in Indian Express on 24th October 2024. Why in news? According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Dana is expected to strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm… Continue reading Cyclone Dana
FDA Approval of Cobenfy
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. FDA Approval of Cobenfy… Continue reading FDA Approval of Cobenfy
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
