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
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.
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
Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65” published in “The Hindu” on 16th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the current retirement age of scientists?3 Why is the government planning to increase the retirement age of scientists?4 Was this proposal… Continue reading Centre likely to raise age of retirement of scientists to 65
World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments
Source: The post is based on the article “World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments” published in “PIB” on 16th October 2023 What is the News? World Organisation for Animal Health(WOAH) has approved India’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza(HPAI) in specific poultry… Continue reading World Organisation for Animal Health Approves Self Declaration of Freedom from Avian Influenza in Indian Poultry Compartments
Seven MeitY AI Working Groups submit first edition of IndiaAI Report
Source: The post is based on the article “Seven MeitY AI Working Groups submit first edition of IndiaAI Report” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Seven working groups of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) have released the first edition of IndiaAI report. What is IndiaAI? IndiaAI is… Continue reading Seven MeitY AI Working Groups submit first edition of IndiaAI Report
ImmunoACT’s cell therapy to treat blood cancer gets CDSCO nod
Source: The post is based on the article “ImmunoACT’s cell therapy to treat blood cancer gets CDSCO nod” published in “The Hindu” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? Immunoadoptive Cell Therapy Private Limited (Immune ACT) has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation(CDSCO) approval for the ‘first’ humanized Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cell (CAR-T… Continue reading ImmunoACT’s cell therapy to treat blood cancer gets CDSCO nod
Minister of Electronics releases draft National Strategy on Robotics for public consultation
Source: The post is based on the article “Minister of Electronics releases draft National Strategy on Robotics for public consultation” published in “PIB” on 14th October 2023 What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released the Draft National Strategy on Robotics. What is the Draft National Strategy on Robotics?… Continue reading Minister of Electronics releases draft National Strategy on Robotics for public consultation
Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space
Source: The post is based on the article “Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space” published in “Wion” on 12th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists from Thailand are conducting groundbreaking research into the potential of Watermeal plants as a source of nutrition and oxygen for astronauts. What is… Continue reading Watermeal: Earth’s tiniest flowering plant could feed and oxygenate astronauts in space
What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?” published in “Hindustan Times” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? Health experts have revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. What is Hemochromatosis? Hemochromatosis is a disorder associated with deposits of excess iron that… Continue reading What is Hemochromatosis, the rare genetic disorder that causes organ dysfunction?
