Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? A study has been released titled “Cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment needs in Mizoram, India: evidence from 18 years trends (2003–2020)’’. What are the key findings… Continue reading Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
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.
Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’
Source: The post is based on the article “Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? The Consumer Affairs Secretary has said that the dark patterns practices carried out by airlines and travel portals can be called a “cybercrime.” What are Dark Patterns? Click Here to… Continue reading Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’
What is a ghost particle?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a ghost particle?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? China is building the world’s largest telescope called “Trident” below the South China Sea.The job of the telescope is to detect “ghost particles” also known as neutrinos. What are Ghost… Continue reading What is a ghost particle?
China imposes export curbs on graphite
Source: The post is based on the article “China imposes export curbs on graphite” published in “Financial Times” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? China has imposed export controls on graphite. Why has China decided to impose an export curb on graphite? Aim: To protect China’s national security and controlling supplies of critical… Continue reading China imposes export curbs on graphite
SC allows surrogacy, strikes down rule banning use of donor gametes
Source: The post is based on the article “‘SC allows surrogacy, strikes down rule banning use of donor gametes” published in “The Hindu” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? The Supreme Court has allowed a woman with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome to undergo surrogacy using a donor egg. What was the case about? Source:… Continue reading SC allows surrogacy, strikes down rule banning use of donor gametes
Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms” published in “PIB” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with IIT (BHU) has launched Dark… Continue reading Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms
Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? Over the years, the SIM card has shrunk from the SIM to the mini SIM to the micro SIM to the nano SIM.The latest… Continue reading Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working
Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 What is the News? The Government of India is all set to implement the “DNA and face-matching” systems at 1,300 police stations across the country. Which act… Continue reading Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country
Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight
Source: The post is based on the article “Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has launched Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1). What is Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1)? Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission… Continue reading Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight
Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history” published in “Indian Express” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? Scientists have found out the source of the most powerful Marsquake on Mars. What are Marsquakes? Marsquakes are seismic events or earthquakes that occur on the… Continue reading Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history
