Source: The post is based on the article “At 25.37 lakh, India achieved record TB notifications in 2023″ published in “The Hindu” on 13th January 2024. Why in news? Recent reports have shown that there have been 25,37,235 TB cases of TB in 2023. What is the current status of TB in India? 1) Public… Continue reading Current status of TB 2023
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.
Cold Dark Matter of the Universe
Source: This post is based on the article “Relaxed assumptions can throw better light on Cold Dark Matter of the Universe” published in “PIB” on 12th January 2024. Why in news? Scientists have found a new approach to exploring cold dark matter (CDM), a hypothetical dark matter that constitutes 25 per cent of the current… Continue reading Cold Dark Matter of the Universe
Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): First Indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone of
Source: This post is based on the article“What is indigenously manufactured UAV ‘Drishti 10 Starliner’?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 January 2024. Why in news? The Indian Navy got its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). What is the Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial… Continue reading Drishti 10 Starliner UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle): First Indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance drone of
Thylakoids
Source: This post is based on the article “What are thylakoid membranes?” published in “The Hindu” on 11 January 2024. Why in news? Researchers at the University of Liège, Belgium have identified microstructures in fossil cells that are 1.75 billion years old. What are the recent findings related to Thylakoids? 1) The oldest known fossil… Continue reading Thylakoids
Ministry notifies revised rules to ensure quality of medicines
Source-This post is based on the article “Ministry issues revised rules to ensure quality in pharma sector” published in “The Hindu” on 12th January 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified revised rules under Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. This was done to ensure the… Continue reading Ministry notifies revised rules to ensure quality of medicines
Einstein Probe (EP)
Source-This post is based on the article “China launches new satellite ‘Einstein Probe’ shaped like a lotus to observe violent cosmic phenomena” published in “Deccan Herald” on 9th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently China has launched a novel astronomical satellite named ‘Einstein Probe‘ into space. The objective is to investigate mysterious transient phenomena… Continue reading Einstein Probe (EP)
Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
Source: This post on Antimicrobial Resistance is based on the article “Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population” published in “Live Mint” on 12 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, it was found that antibiotics routinely prescribed to treat common ailments no longer work for the ‘sizeable’ Indian population. What is antimicrobial resistance?… Continue reading Antimicrobial Resistance – Overused antibiotics no longer work for ‘sizeable’ Indian population
New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Source: This post is based on the article “A new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina” published in “Sci News” on 8 January 2024. Why in news? Recently, a new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Argentina. What was discovered? Specifications Details Species Dinosaurs Discovery Location Patagonia, Argentina. Scientific name Sidersaura Marae… Continue reading New Species of Sauropod Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina
Spiral Galaxy: MCG-01-24-014
Source-This post is based on the article “Hubble telescope captures ‘forbidden light’ coming from deep space” published in “India today” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? The Hubble Space Telescope has recently captured an image of the spiral galaxy MCG-01-24-014, unveiling the mysterious allure of the so-called ‘forbidden’ light. What is MCG-01-24-014? 1)… Continue reading Spiral Galaxy: MCG-01-24-014
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
About Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) 1. Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) refer to a variety of small, modular power-generating technologies that are located close to where electricity is used (such as a home or business) rather than at a large, central power plant. 2. These resources are typically connected to the local distribution grid and can… Continue reading Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
