Source: The post is based on the article “Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc study” published in The Hindu on 22nd February 2023 What is the News? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have shown how a brain-inspired image sensor can go beyond the diffraction limit of light to detect miniscule… Continue reading Brain-inspired image sensor can detect miniscule objects: IISc 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.
Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?
Source: The post is based on the article “Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Moonlight Cooling?3 Is Moonlight Cooling a new idea?4 What are the risks associated with this idea? What is… Continue reading Cooling earth with moon dust – a clever climate solution or making Frankenstein’s monster?
Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate
Source: The post is based on the article “Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The longest continuous observations of the Sun taken from Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KoSO) have been digitized and made available… Continue reading Digitisation of longest continuous solar observations can help explore impact of variations of the Sun on climate
Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?” published in The Hindu on 21st February 2023 What is the News? A study was conducted to understand the link between gut microbiome and Autism spectrum disorder(ASD). What is Autism spectrum disorder(ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder… Continue reading Explained | How does the gut microbiome link to autism spectrum disorders?
North India’s first Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur
Source: The post is based on the article “North India’s first Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur” published in PIB on 20th February 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of Atomic Energy and Space has announced that North India’s first nuclear plant will soon be operational in… Continue reading North India’s first Nuclear Plant is coming up in Haryana in the town of Gorakhpur
Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires
Source: The post is based on the article “Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023. What is the News? Indian Navy plans for another INS Vikrant-size Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) with some modifications. What are the Indian Navy’s plans related to Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC)?… Continue reading Navy plans for another Vikrant-size carrier before Vikramaditya retires
How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?
Source: The post is based on the article “How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Sickle Cell Anaemia?3 Does SCA only affect some?4 Can SCA be treated? What is the News? In Budget 2023-24, the Finance Minister has said that… Continue reading How is India addressing sickle cell anaemia?
Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test” published in The Hindu on 20th February 2023 What is the News? Chandrayaan-3 has successfully completed EMI/EMC (Electro-Magnetic Interference/ Electro-Magnetic Compatibility) test. What is the EMI-EMC test? The EMI-EMC test is conducted for satellite missions to ensure the functionality of the satellite… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 successfully completes crucial test
Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?” published in The Hindu on 17th February 2023 What is the News? Physicists have recently made the most precise test yet of the Standard Model of Particles by measuring the magnetic moment of an… Continue reading Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy. Why?
Explained:How cars can run on hydrogen fuel Cell
News:Recently,the Supreme Court has directed the government to look into the feasibility of introducing vehicles based on a hydrogen cell technology to deal with air pollution in Delhi. Facts: About Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process.It converts chemical energy in fuels into electrical energy. It combines hydrogen and oxygen to… Continue reading Explained:How cars can run on hydrogen fuel Cell
