Source- This post on the Chandipura virus (CHPV) has been created based on the article “6 children die of suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat: What is the disease, and what are its symptoms?” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The Gujarat government announced that six children have… Continue reading Chandipura virus (CHPV)
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.
Research related to LUCA and origin of life
Source- This post on the Research related to LUCA and the origin of life has been created based on the article “Glimpses of LUCA, the life-form from which all other life descended” published in “The Hindu” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? All life on Earth can be traced back to the Last… Continue reading Research related to LUCA and origin of life
Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia
Source- This post on the Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia has been created based on the article “Two stealth frigates being built in Russia set to be delivered soon” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The two stealth frigates being built in Russia for the Indian Navy… Continue reading Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia
EEG and Its Significance
Source- This post on the EEG and Its Significance has been created based on the article “100 years of EEG: how does it work and what is its significance?” published in “The Hindu” on 16 July 2024. Why in the news? This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first human electroencephalogram (EEG), created by… Continue reading EEG and Its Significance
Wolbachia Bacteria
Source- This post on ‘Wolbachia Bacteria’ has been created based on the article ‘Scientists find that a bacteria tricked a wasp to get rid of its males‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 15th July 2024. Why in News? The researchers of the Shenyang Agricultural University have made the observation that, Encarsiaformosa wasps almost never produced… Continue reading Wolbachia Bacteria
Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects
Source- This post on ‘Tirzepatide Weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects’ has been created based on the article “India could soon allow ‘game-changing’ weight-loss drug tirzepatide: How it works, its side effects” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2024. Why in News? With the development of various weight loss drugs emerging as… Continue reading Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects
MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) Initiatives
Source- This post on the MeDevIS Initiative has been created based on the article “MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices” published on the official website of WHO on 8 July 2024. Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System). About MeDevIS 1. MeDevIS… Continue reading MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) Initiatives
Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed
Source- This post on the Why Europe’s late stone age population crashedhas been created based on the article “Plague: Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed” published in “Indian Express” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? A new study titled “Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers,” published in the journal… Continue reading Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed
Asteroid Apophis
Source- This post on the Asteroid Apophis has been created based on the article “Explained: ISRO’s plans to venture into planetary defence” published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? ISRO might send its spacecraft or collaborate with other space agencies to study asteroid Apophis. About Asteroid Apophis 1. Apophis is… Continue reading Asteroid Apophis
Stinger missile
Source- This post on the Stinger missile has been created based on the article “NATO signs $700 mn Stinger Missile contract in push for defence boost” published in “Firstpost” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NATO signed $700 mn Stinger Missile contract for defence boost. About Stinger missile 1. About: The Stinger… Continue reading Stinger missile
