Source: The post is based on the article “GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs” published in Indian Express on 8th July 2023 What is the News? The GST Network (GSTN) has introduced geocoding functionality in all states and union territories of India. What is Geocoding? Geocoding converts an address or description of a… Continue reading GSTN launches geocoding in all states and UTs
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 causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Gravity Hole?3 Gravity Hole in Indian Ocean:4 What is the reason behind the Gravity Hole in the Indian Ocean? What… Continue reading What is causing the mysterious ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean?
Ambergris worth Rs 4 crore found in dead whale: what is this rare substance, what it is used for
Source: The post is based on the article “Ambergris worth Rs 4 crore found in dead whale: what is this rare substance, what it is used for” published in Indian Express on 6th July 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Ambergris?3 What are the uses of ambergris, and why is it so expensive?4… Continue reading Ambergris worth Rs 4 crore found in dead whale: what is this rare substance, what it is used for
Chandrayaan-3 integrated with launch vehicle LVM3
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 integrated with launch vehicle LVM3” published in The Hindu on 6th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Chandrayaan-3?3 Why has Chandrayaan-3 been integrated with LVM3?4 What is LVM3? What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that it has… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 integrated with launch vehicle LVM3
Data scraping explained: What is data scraping and why Elon Musk is changing Twitter rules over it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: What is data scraping and why Elon Musk is changing Twitter rules over it?” published in TOI on 5th July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is data scraping? 3 What are the positive implications of Data Scraping?4 What are the drawbacks of data scraping? What… Continue reading Data scraping explained: What is data scraping and why Elon Musk is changing Twitter rules over it?
DoT Launches Bharat 6G Alliance to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in Next-Generation Wireless Technology
Source: The post is based on the article “DoT Launches Bharat 6G Alliance to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in Next-Generation Wireless Technology” published in PIB on 4th July 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister for Communications has launched Bharat 6G Alliance. It will work towards setting up the 6G network in India. What… Continue reading DoT Launches Bharat 6G Alliance to Drive Innovation and Collaboration in Next-Generation Wireless Technology
Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it” published in Indian Express on 3rd July 2023 What is the News? Scientists have said that they have found evidence to suggest that the universe is filled with low-frequency… Continue reading Scientists detect the universe’s ‘noisy’ gravitational wave background: What it means and why you should care about it
Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines
Source: The post is based on the article “Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines” published in PIB on 2nd July 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Crop Residues?3 Adverse effects of crop residue burning: 4 What are the revised crop residue management guidelines the government has released? What is the News? The Government… Continue reading Government revises the Crop Residue Management guidelines
CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet
Source: The post is based on the article “CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet” published in PIB on 1st July 2023 What is the News? Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday issued “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for government entities for safe and trusted… Continue reading CERT-In issues “Guidelines on Information Security Practices” for Government Entities for Safe & Trusted Internet
The origin of Fast Radio Bursts
Source: The post is based on the article “Do dead stars crash with the light of 500 million suns?” published in The Hindu on 28th June 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Fast Radio Bursts(FRBs)?3 What is the present theory on the origin of these Fast Radio Bursts(FRBs)?4 What is the new theory… Continue reading The origin of Fast Radio Bursts
