Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists fabricated optically active flexible biodegradable polymer-nanocomposite films” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Polymers?3 What is the importance of Polymers?4 What have the researchers developed? What is the News? Researchers have developed a biodegradable nanocomposite film for Flexible… Continue reading Scientists fabricated optically active flexible biodegradable polymer-nanocomposite films
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.
‘Green Hydrogen Pilots in India’ Conference held in the run-up to G20 Summit
Source: The post is based on the article “Green Hydrogen Pilots in India Conference held in the run-up to G20 Summit” published in PIB on 6th September 2023 What is the News? “Green Hydrogen Pilots in India” conference was held in New Delhi. What is the Green Hydrogen Pilots in India conference? Hosted by: NTPC… Continue reading ‘Green Hydrogen Pilots in India’ Conference held in the run-up to G20 Summit
Toyota’s flex-fuel prototype: How it will work, what advantages it offers
Source: The post is based on the article “Toyota’s flex-fuel prototype: How it will work, what advantages it offers” published in Indian Express on 5th September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Flex-Fuel vehicles?3 How does Flex fuel vehicles work?4 What are the pros and cons of Flex Fuel vehicles? What is the… Continue reading Toyota’s flex-fuel prototype: How it will work, what advantages it offers
“Sunshine moment for India,” says Union Minister as PSLV-XL launches India’s first Solar Mission
Source: The post is based on the article “Sunshine moment for India,” says Union Minister as PSLV-XL launches India’s first Solar Mission” published in PIB on 4th September 2023 What is the News? Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL) has launched India’s first Solar Mission, – Aditya L1 from Sriharikota Range. What is Aditya L1? Source:… Continue reading “Sunshine moment for India,” says Union Minister as PSLV-XL launches India’s first Solar Mission
Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?
Source: The post is based on the article “Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?” published in Indian Express on 2nd September 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Stem Cells?3 What are the different types of Stem Cells?4 How are… Continue reading Court allows stem cell therapy for two autistic kids: What is this treatment? Can it be used to treat autism?
CSIR-CMERI Developed Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11
Source: The post is based on the article “CSIR-CMERI Developed Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11” published in PIB on 30th August 2023 What is the News? Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed a compact electric tractor called CSIR PRIMA ET11. Why was there a need to shift to Electric Tractors? Agriculture is… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Developed Compact Electric Tractor- CSIR PRIMA ET11
Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
Source: The post is based on the article “Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million” published in The Hindu on 31st August 2023 What is the News? The Global Fund has reached an agreement with generic drug manufacturers to significantly reduce the price of an advanced HIV medication… Continue reading Global Fund secures deal to slash HIV treatment price; to benefit over 19 million
ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the Aditya-L1 mission, the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun, will be launched on September 2 from… Continue reading ISRO all set to launch first Sun mission
World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched
Source: The post is based on the article “World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched” published in PIB on 29th August 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle?3 What is the significance of Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle?4 What is the status of… Continue reading World’s first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex fuel vehicle’ launched
ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2023 What is the News? ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) has successfully tested a device called ‘Nabhmitra’. What is Nabhmitra? Nabhmitra is a device developed by ISRO-Space Applications Centre (Ahmedabad) for the… Continue reading ISRO-developed device for fishers’ safety successfully tested at Neendakara
