Source– This post on 5G Intelligent Village Initiative has been created based on the article “DoT announces two significant calls for proposals aimed at catalyzing innovation and technological advancement in telecommunications sector” published in “PIB” on 17 June 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced two innovative proposals-5G Intelligent Village… Continue reading 5G Intelligent Village Initiative
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.
Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD)
Source– This post on Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) has been created based on the article “India getting close to developing gene therapy for sickle cell disease, say officials” published in “The Hindu” on 20 June 2024. Why in the news? India is advancing towards developing a gene therapy for sickle cell disease… Continue reading Gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD)
Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst
Source-This post on Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst has been created based on the article “Scientists from India, China, U.K. develop catalyst to produce cheaper biodiesel” published in “The Hindu” on 19 June 2024. Why in the news? A team of scientists from Assam and Odisha in India, China, and the U.K. has developed a cost-effective,… Continue reading Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst
MATSYA 6000 Submarine
Source- This post on “MATYSA 6000 Submarine” has been created based on the article ” India set to be the 6th country to have its own Deep Sea Mission” published in the PIB on 16th June 2024. Why in News? India is set to be the 6th country of the world to have its own… Continue reading MATSYA 6000 Submarine
Divya Drishti
Source– This post on Divya Drishti is based on the article “DRDO Unveils the Power of AI” published in “PIB” on 14th June 2024. Why in the News? The Ingenious Research Solutions Pvt Ltd., a start-up developed an AI tool named ‘Divya Drishti.’ The development of ‘Divya Drishti’ was supported by the Centre for Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading Divya Drishti
Working of Google Search Algorithms
Source– This post on How Google Search Algorithms works is based on the article “Decoding a leak: how Google Search’s algorithms work” published in “The Hindu” on 13th June 2024. Why in the News? Recently, an anonymous email claimed to have access to API documents of Google’s Search algorithm and reached Rand Fishkin, the CEO of SparkToro… Continue reading Working of Google Search Algorithms
Enterobacter Bugandensis Pathogen
Source– This post on Enterobacter Bugandensis is based on the article “What is the multi-drug-resistant pathogen found in the International Space Station?” published in “Down To Earth” on 13th June 2024. Why in the News? Scientists from IIT-M and NASA’s JPL collaborated to study the genomic, functional, and metabolic adaptations of multi-drug resistant Enterobacter bugandensis pathogen… Continue reading Enterobacter Bugandensis Pathogen
Portable Optical Atomic Clock
Source: The post on Portable optical atomic clock is based on the article “New portable atomic clock offers very accurate timekeeping at sea” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024. Why in News? A new portable optical atomic clock has been developed for accurate timekeeping at sea. About recent research Researchers have built a portable optical atomic… Continue reading Portable Optical Atomic Clock
IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals
Source: The post on Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals is based on the article “IISc develops method to remove heavy metal contaminants from groundwater” published in The Hindu on 11 June 2024 What is the News? Recently, scientists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have invented a sustainable three-step method to eliminate toxic… Continue reading IISc Develops a Sustainable method to eliminate toxic heavy metals
Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer
Source– This post on Donanemab is based on the article “Scientists Back new Alzheimer’s Drug” published in “The Hindu” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Donanemab which is currently in trials has shown significant potential in slowing cognitive decline in individuals with early Alzheimer’s. About Donanemab 1. Donanemab is a monoclonal antibody that… Continue reading Donanemab Antibody to fight Alzheimer
