Source: The post is based on the article “List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? Parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Government of India to notify this disease under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. This… Continue reading List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt
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.
Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cervical Cancer?3 What are the key findings of the study on the cervical cancer survival rates?4 What are the factors… Continue reading Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study
Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? Lao People’s Democratic Republic has eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF). Note: Lao PDR is now the second country after Bangladesh to eliminate… Continue reading Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) case has been reported for the first time in India in Tamil Nadu. What is Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV)? Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) is a… Continue reading India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu
New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve
Source: The post is based on the article “New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this law proposed by scientists?3 What are the three types of functions in nature according to the… Continue reading New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve
NHAI Upgrades ATMS Standards for Enhanced Road Safety and Digital Enforcement
Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI Upgrades ATMS Standards for Enhanced Road Safety and Digital Enforcement” published in “PIB” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released the Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS) Standards and Specifications 2023 to improve road safety and reduce incident response… Continue reading NHAI Upgrades ATMS Standards for Enhanced Road Safety and Digital Enforcement
PM ‘directs’ ISRO to land man on moon by 2040, work towards interplanetary missions
Source: The post is based on the article “PM ‘directs’ ISRO to land man on moon by 2040, work towards interplanetary missions” published in “The Hindu” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister chaired the meeting to assess the progress of the Gaganyaan mission and outline the future of Indian space… Continue reading PM ‘directs’ ISRO to land man on moon by 2040, work towards interplanetary missions
Magnetic-Stress as a new chauffeur of metal-insulator transition
Source: The post is based on the article “Magnetic-Stress as a new chauffeur of metal-insulator transition” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Metal-insulator transition(MIT)?3 Why does Metal-insulator transition(MIT) happen?4 What is the significance of these findings? What is the News? Scientists have found the reason behind how… Continue reading Magnetic-Stress as a new chauffeur of metal-insulator transition
What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?” published in “Al Jazeera” on 17th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is White Phosphorus?3 What harm can white phosphorus cause to humans?4 Is White Phosphorus banned? What is the News? Human… Continue reading What is the white phosphorus that Israel is accused of using in Gaza?
Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K
Source: The post is based on the article “Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? Indian Railways is constructing the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. But the project is facing challenges due to sub-zero temperatures in the Jammu and… Continue reading Railways develops anti-freeze flushes and fuel tanks for journeys in J&K
