Source: This post is based on the article “IISR develops new granular lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide, fertiliser” published in “The Hindu” on 5th January 2024. Why in news? ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode has developed a new granular lime-based Trichoderma formulation which is a fungal bio-control agent. What is Tricolime? 1) Trichoderma is a fungal biocontrol… Continue reading Tricolime: IISR develops new granular lime-based trichoderma bio-pesticide, fertiliser
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.
First set of satellites with direct to-cell capabilities launched by SpaceX
Source: This post is based on the article “SpaceX launches first set of satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities” published in “The Economic Times” on 4th January 2024. Why in news? Recently, SpaceX successfully launched the first set of Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. These Starlink satellites can beam phone signals from space directly to smartphones. What is direct-to-cell satellite technology?… Continue reading First set of satellites with direct to-cell capabilities launched by SpaceX
DRDO counter-drone system
Source-This post is based on the article “DRDO anti-drone tech ready, handed over to BEL, private firms” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the development of its counter-drone system, which is now poised for production. What is DRDO’s counter-drone system?… Continue reading DRDO counter-drone system
LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data
Source-This post is based on the article “Study revives South Korea superconductivity claim with new data” published in “The Hindu” on 4th January 2024. Why in the News? Chinese and Japanese scientists have found signs of superconductivity in the controversial material LK-99, which was under scrutiny for similar claims last year. What is LK-99? 1)… Continue reading LK-99: South Korea superconductivity claim revived with new data
Voice cloning fraud
Source- This post is based on the article “How voice cloning through artificial intelligence is being used for scams” published in “The Hindu” on 8th January 2024. Why in the News? Voice clone fraud is increasing in India, with a May report indicating that 47% of surveyed individuals in the country have been affected by… Continue reading Voice cloning fraud
AI Bio-Imaging Bank for Cancer Detection
Source– This post is based on the article “How AI can help detect cancer and why India’s biggest cancer treatment hospital is utilizing it” published in “The Indian Express” on 7th January 2024. Why in the News? Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), India’s largest cancer hospital, embraces AI with a ‘Bio-Imaging Bank’ for early stage… Continue reading AI Bio-Imaging Bank for Cancer Detection
PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme
Source– This post is based on the article “Cabinet approves overarching scheme “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” of the Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in “PIB” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? The Union Cabinet has approved the “PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI)” scheme. The scheme will be implemented from 2021-26 with a total cost of Rs.… Continue reading PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme
High-frequency waves detected in the Martian Upper Atmosphere
Source- This post is based on the article “High-frequency waves detected in the Martian Upper Atmosphere could help understand plasma processes over Mars” published in “PIB” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have detected high-frequency plasma waves in the upper atmosphere of Mars, offering valuable insights into the plasma processes within the… Continue reading High-frequency waves detected in the Martian Upper Atmosphere
Direct-to-mobile technology(D2M)
Source- This post is based on the article “Direct-to-mobile tech: DoT arm flags adoption hurdles” published in “Financial Express” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has identified challenges in implementing direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology which could allow streaming TV content directly to phones without an internet connection. What is… Continue reading Direct-to-mobile technology(D2M)
ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3
Source- This post is based on the article “ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3” published in “The Hindu” on 5th January 2024. Why in the News? ISRO successfully tested a 100 W Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Power System (FCPS) on the orbital platform POEM3, which was launched… Continue reading ISRO successfully tests Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell on PSLV-C58’s orbital platform POEM3
