Source- This post on the Regenerative Braking has been created based on the article “In an electric vehicle, what is regenerative braking?” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? The regenerative braking device market is projected to experience significant growth between 2024 and 2031, driven by the increasing popularity of… Continue reading Regenerative Braking
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.
CAMCOPTER S-100
Source- This post on the CAMCOPTER S-100 has been created based on the article ” Camcopter S-100 will provide much-needed flexibility in sea-based ops to Indian Navy” published in “PIB” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? India is harnessing the capability of a rotary unmanned aerial system by partnering with the Austrian company… Continue reading CAMCOPTER S-100
Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs
Source- This post on the Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs has been created based on the article “DoT announces Call for Proposals: Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs” published in “PIB” on 7 July 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a call for proposals titled “Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs”.… Continue reading Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs
World Zoonoses Day
Source- This post on the World Zoonoses Day has been created based on the article “Increasing Public Awareness on World Zoonoses Day: Not All Animal Diseases Are Zoonotic” published in “PIB” on 7 July 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently organized an interactive session to commemorate World Zoonoses… Continue reading World Zoonoses Day
Typhon Weapons System
Source- This post on the Typhon Weapons System has been created based on the article “US To Withdraw “Banned” Typhon Missile System From Philippines That Gave Sleepless Nights To China” published in “Eurasiantimes” on 6 July 2024. Why in the news? The Philippine Army has announced that the “deadly” Typhon Weapons System, used by the United… Continue reading Typhon Weapons System
Junk DNA
Source-This post on Junk DNA has been created based on the article “New class of cancer mutations discovered in so-called ‘junk’ DNA” published in “Medical Press” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers using artificial intelligence have discovered potential cancer drivers hidden within so-called ‘junk’ regions of DNA. About Junk DNA 1. In… Continue reading Junk DNA
Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation
Source-This post on Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation has been created based on the article “Scientists Discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment: Amputation” published in “Indian Express” on 5 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists found that Florida carpenter ants perform amputations on their injured nest mates as… Continue reading Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation
Radiation biodosimetry
Source- This post on “Radiation biodosimetry” has been created based on the article “Radiationbiodosimetry: the ABCs of responding to a radiological event” published in “The Hindu” on 05th July 2024. Why in the News? Radiation biodosimetry is extremely important in responding to a large-scale radiological event, such as an Improvised Nuclear Device or reactor accident.… Continue reading Radiation biodosimetry
International Conference on Steel Slag Road
Source-This post on International Conference on Steel Slag Road has been created based on the article “International Conference on Steel Slag Road: Member (Science) Niti Aayog, Dr.V.K.Saraswat releases the Guidelines for Utilization of Steel Slag in Road Construction” published in “PIB” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, First International Conference on Steel… Continue reading International Conference on Steel Slag Road
Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities
Source- This post on Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities has been created based on the article “Air pollution spikes may raise death rates in cities with cleaner air, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? A new study analyzed the health effects of short-term exposure to… Continue reading Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities
