Source-This post is based on the article “Wadge Bank facing threat from hydrocarbon exploration” published in “Deccan Chronicle” on 20th Janauary 2024. Why in the News? Wadge Bank faces a potential threat as the Indian government considers offering three oil and gas blocks for exploration and development. The blocks designated for exploration coincide with the… Continue reading Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
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.
Antibiotic Properties of Phytocannabinoids in 2024
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Jammu CSIR lab finds cannabis compound that has antibiotic effects” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd January. Why in The News? Antibiotic Properties of Phytocannabinoids, CSIR-IIIM Jammu researchers have found a compound, THCBD which has a potent antibiotic effect against Staphylococcus aureus bacterium. It is… Continue reading Antibiotic Properties of Phytocannabinoids in 2024
Havisure: India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine launched in Hyderabad” published in “Deccan Herald” on 20th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has launched India’s first domestically developed Hepatitis A vaccine, named… Continue reading Havisure: India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine
Mpemba effect
Source-This post is based on the article “Mpemba effect: Heat up to cool down” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the News? The Mpemba effect has recently captured the attention of scientists. After many experiments, we still don’t have a clear agreement, on what causes this puzzling phenomenon. What is Mpemba… Continue reading Mpemba effect
Nuclear Battery
Source-This post is based on the article “Chinese firm develops ‘nuclear battery’ capable of producing power for 50 years without charging” published in “Deccan Herald” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese startup Betavolt has developed a ‘Nuclear battery’ that can generate power for 50 years without needing charging or maintenance. About Nuclear… Continue reading Nuclear Battery
Centre for Fourth Industrial Relation | A Brief
Source-This post is based on the article ‘’ Telangana signs agreement with WEF for setting up C4IR in Hyderabad’’ published in ‘’The Hindu’’ on 17th January 2024. Why in the news? The World Economic Forum has agreed to set up its Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in Hyderabad. What is Centre For Fourth Industrial… Continue reading Centre for Fourth Industrial Relation | A Brief
ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter
Source-This post is based on the article “ISRO develops second generation Distress Alert Transmitter” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. Why in the News? ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter, Recently the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed an improvised distress alert transmitter (DAT-SG) with advanced capabilities for fishermen at sea to… Continue reading ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter
Bamboo Composites Brief
Source-This post is based on the article “Know-How Technology on “Bamboo Composites” transfers on the Day-2 of IISF 2023” published in “PIB” on 18th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, at the India International Science Festival (IISF 2023) in Faridabad, technology related to ‘Bamboo Composites Brief‘ was transferred to a prominent materials manufacturing company.… Continue reading Bamboo Composites Brief
Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
Source-This post is based on the article “Scientists from KFRI, BHU and BSI discover new species of fungus in Kerala” published in “Newscareers360” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’. What is ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’? 1. It is a new species… Continue reading Paramyrothecium indicum – Scientists discover new species of fungus in Kerala
India Meteorological Department Marks 150 years of serving the nation
Source-This post is based on the article “India Meteorological Department celebrates 150th Year of its establishment and service to the nation” published in “PIB” on 15th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated its 150th year of establishment and service to the nation. Which significant services of the IMD… Continue reading India Meteorological Department Marks 150 years of serving the nation
