Source: The post is based on the article “Odisha hit by two major disease outbreaks. All you need to know about Scrub Typhus, Leptospirosis” published in Livemint on 18th September 2023 What is the News? Odisha has been impacted from two disease outbreaks –Scrub Typhus and Leptospirosis–which have killed six people in the state so… Continue reading Odisha hit by two major disease outbreaks. All you need to know about Scrub Typhus, Leptospirosis
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.
India seeks Australia’s help in battle against Nipah virus
Source: The post is based on the article “India seeks Australia’s help in battle against Nipah virus” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2023 What is the News? India has reached out to Australia seeking to restock monoclonal antibody doses to combat the Nipah virus. What are Monoclonal Antibodies? To fight a viral infection,… Continue reading India seeks Australia’s help in battle against Nipah virus
Explained | What is arXiv, and why is it still relevant for scientific research?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is arXiv, and why is it still relevant for scientific research?” published in The Hindu on 14th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is arXiv?3 How does arXiv’s approval system work?4 What are the benefits of arXiv?5 Why is ArXiv bad for… Continue reading Explained | What is arXiv, and why is it still relevant for scientific research?
Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness
Source: The post is based on the article “Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness” published in PIB on 14th September 2023 What is the News? The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying in partnership with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH)… Continue reading Government of India and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborate to Strengthen One Health Approach for Pandemic Preparedness
Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
Source: The post is based on the article “Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast” published in Indian Express on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Cases of Nipah Virus have been found in Kerala again after two people were confirmed to… Continue reading Nipah kills two in Kerala: What is this virus, why is it dangerous even though it doesn’t spread fast
IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells
Source: The post is based on the article “IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells” published in The Hindu on 12th September 2023 What is the News? Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have developed a new approach to potentially detect and kill cancer cells. What have scientists developed to detect… Continue reading IISc scientists develop novel approach to detect and kill cancer cells
Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?” published in The Hindu on 8th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the heat index?3 How is the Heat Index calculated?4 Why is it important to measure the Heat Index?… Continue reading Explained | What is a heat index and why is it important to measure?
Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo
Source: The post is based on the article “Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo” published in Indian Express on 8th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 How did scientists grow a human embryo in the lab without using an egg or sperm?3 Why are embryo models and research… Continue reading Without sperm or egg, how scientists grew whole model of human embryo
Free dementia support line and online memory clinic launched in India
Source: The post is based on the article “Free dementia support line and online memory clinic launched in India” published in The Hindu on 7th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is DemClinic?3 What is ‘The Blue Button Movement’?4 What is Dementia? What is the News? Dementia India Alliance (DIA), a non-profit, family… Continue reading Free dementia support line and online memory clinic launched in India
Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS)
Source: The post is based on the article “Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS)” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)?3 What is Viability Gap Funding(VGF)?4 What is the Scheme for Viability Gap Funding… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Scheme titled Viability Gap Funding for development of Battery Energy Storage Systems(BESS)
