Source: This post on Helium and its use in rockets has been created based on the article “What is helium and why is it used in rockets?”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? The SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission was recently delayed due to helium-related problems with ground equipment. About Helium 1. Helium is… Continue reading Helium and its use in rockets
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.
OpenAI o1
Source: This post on OpenAI o1 has been created based on the article “What is OpenAI o1, an AI model that ‘thinks’ before it answers?”, published in Indian express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? OpenAI has introduced a new AI model called OpenAI o1 as part of its “Project Strawberry.” About OpenAI o1 1. About:… Continue reading OpenAI o1
Van Allen radiation belts
Source: This post on Van Allen radiation belts has been created based on the article “SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn astronauts will make a daring trek into Earth’s Van Allen radiation belt”, published in SpaceX on 12th Sep 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Polaris Dawn mission made history by surpassing the Apollo program’s reach. For the first… Continue reading Van Allen radiation belts
Mission Mausam
Source: This post on Mission Mausam has been created based on the article “Cabinet approves ₹2,000-crore ‘Mission Mausam’”, published in The Hindu on 12th Sep 2024. Why in news? The Union Cabinet recently approved ‘Mission Mausam’. About Mission Mausam Aspects Description Launched by Ministry of Earth Sciences Implemented by Mission Mausam will be primarily implemented by… Continue reading Mission Mausam
Montelukast Medicine
Source: This post on Montelukast has been created based on the article “Montelukast: overused and dangerous”, published in The Hindu on 11th Sep 2024. Why in news? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a ‘black box warning’ for montelukast. Similarly, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the U.K. released a health… Continue reading Montelukast Medicine
Internet Archive (IA) and Digital book lending
Source: This post on Internet Archive (IA) and Digital book lending has been created based on the article “What the Internet Archive case in the U.S. means for digital book-lending”, published in Indian Express on 10th Sep 2024. What is the news? During the COVID-19 pandemic, digital book lending surged as libraries moved online. The Internet Archive’s National Emergency Library extended… Continue reading Internet Archive (IA) and Digital book lending
Health Ministry Approves New Treatment for Multidrug-Resistant TB
Source- This post on Health Ministry Approves New Treatment for Multidrug-Resistant TB has been created based on the article “Health Ministry approves new treatment regimen for multidrug-resistant TB” published in “The Hindu” on 7th September 2024. Why in News? The Union Health Ministry has introduced a new drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) treatment regimen in India. About… Continue reading Health Ministry Approves New Treatment for Multidrug-Resistant TB
Study on impact of mobile phone radiation on human body
Source- This post on Study on impact of mobile phone radiation on human body has been created based on the article “Do mobile phones cause cancer? New analysis debunks this myth” published in “Indian Express” on 7th September 2024. Why in News? A comprehensive review of 28 years of research shows no link between mobile phones… Continue reading Study on impact of mobile phone radiation on human body
Valley fever
Source- This post on Valley fever has been created based on the article “California drought boosts dangerous airborne fungus, valley fever to peak” published in “India Today” on 7th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, there has been a rise in cases of Valley fever across California. About Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) Aspects Description About 1. Valley… Continue reading Valley fever
Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
Source- This post on Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence has been created based on the article “Explained: The significance of the first global ‘legally binding’ pact on use of AI” published in “Indian Express” on 6th September 2024. Why in News? The United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom (UK) are… Continue reading Council of Europe Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence
