Source– This post is based on the article “Breakthrough Nutraceutical ‘AKTOCYTE’ by the Department of Atomic Energy Set to Transform Cancer Care” published in “PIB” on 13th December 2023. Why in the News? AKTOCYTE tablets have been granted approval by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). What are AKTOCYTE tablets? Specifications Details… Continue reading AKTOCYTE tablets – Revolutionizing Cancer Care + Infographic
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.
EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?
Source: The post is based on the article “EU ‘historic’ deal: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?” published in “Indian Express” on 11th December 2023 Why in the News? European Union (EU) lawmakers have reached a provisional deal on a comprehensive set of rules regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI).… Continue reading EU Artificial Intelligence Act: What does the world’s first law on regulating AI propose?
DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert
Source: The post is based on the article “DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert” published in “Business Standard” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has warned about risks linked to the painkiller Meftal. They have cautioned about possible harmful reactions with… Continue reading DRESS Syndrome: Painkiller Meftal can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert
Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease
Source: The post is based on the article “Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease” published in “The Hindu” on 9th December 2023 Why in the News? The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a pair of gene therapies named Lyfgenia and Casgevy for the treatment of sickle… Continue reading Lyfgenia and Casgevy: U.S FDA approves gene therapies for sickle cell disease
Pompe Disease: India’s first patient of this disease passes away
Source: The post is based on the article “Pompe Disease:India’s first patient of this disease passes away” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? Nidhi Shirol, India’s first Pompe disease patient has passed away at the age of 24 years. What is Pompe Disease? Specifications Details What is it 1)… Continue reading Pompe Disease: India’s first patient of this disease passes away
GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development
Source: The post is based on the article “GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at Google DeepMind have developed a new Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool called GNoME to discover new materials. What is GNoME? GNoME stands… Continue reading GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development
COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “$777mn Pledged at RLM Forum to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases” published in “Emirati Times” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? The 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28 has secured over $777 million in pledges to address the growing challenge of neglected tropical diseases… Continue reading COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
JT-60SA: World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor
Source– This post is based on the article “World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor opens in huge boost for ‘holy grail’ of clean energy” published in “The Independent” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? JT-60SA, the world’s largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor started its official operations in Japan, marking a major milestone… Continue reading JT-60SA: World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor
First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum
Source: The post is based on the article “First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum” published in “WHO” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum was recently conducted. The objective of the forum was to develop a joint vision on strengthening clinical research capabilities. What are Clinical Trials?… Continue reading First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum
GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google
Source: The post is based on the article “GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Google has launched Project Gemini, its largest and most capable AI model. What is GEMINI? Specifications Details What is it It is a Multimodal AI and a Large Language… Continue reading GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google
