Source: The post is based on the article “Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it” published in Indian Express on 10th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Section 69 of the IT Act?3 What is the procedure to block such… Continue reading Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it
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.
Third source of natural quasicrystals preserves their reputation for violent origins
Source: The post is based on the article “Third source of natural quasicrystals preserves their reputation for violent origins” published in The Hindu on 8th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Quasicrystals?3 When was it discovered?4 What are the applications of Quasicrystals? What is the News? Recently, Scientists have discovered a third… Continue reading Third source of natural quasicrystals preserves their reputation for violent origins
CAR T-cell therapy: the next step towards a holistic treatment of cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “CAR T-cell therapy: the next step towards a holistic treatment of cancer” published in Indian Express on 7th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are CAR T-cells?3 How does CAR T-Cells therapy work?4 Where is CAR T-Cell therapy used?5 How widespread CAR T-cell therapy is… Continue reading CAR T-cell therapy: the next step towards a holistic treatment of cancer
Jupiter Now Has The Biggest Family Of Planets With 12 Newly Discovered Moons
Source: The post is based on the article “Jupiter Now Has The Biggest Family Of Planets With 12 Newly Discovered Moons” published in Indian Express on 7th February 2023. What is the News? Jupiter isn’t just the largest and most massive planet in the solar system. It now also has the largest number of moons… Continue reading Jupiter Now Has The Biggest Family Of Planets With 12 Newly Discovered Moons
Voice deepfakes: how they are generated, used, misused and differentiated
Source: The post is based on the article “Voice deepfakes: how they are generated, used, misused and differentiated” published in The Hindu on 7th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Voice Deepfakes?3 How are voice deepfakes created?4 What are the threats arising from the use of voice deepfakes? What is the News?… Continue reading Voice deepfakes: how they are generated, used, misused and differentiated
This Word Means: North star
Source: The post is based on the article “This Word Means: North star” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. What is the News? The Vice President has said that the Parliament is the “North Star” of democracy, a place of discussion and deliberation to realize the aspirations and dreams of the people. What… Continue reading This Word Means: North star
Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures” published in Indian Express on 5th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Muons?3 What is muon tomography or muography?4… Continue reading Scientists use outer space particles to examine the fortress wall of Xi’an city: What are muons and how are they used to analyze large structures
Amorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice
Source: The post is based on the article “With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice” published in Indian Express on 6th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Amorphous Ice?3 How is Amorphous Ice different from Ordinary Ice?4 HAmorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of… Continue reading Amorphous ice – With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme
Source: The post is based on the article “Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme” published in PIB on 3rd February 2023 What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme(PMNDP). What is Dialysis? Dialysis is a procedure that removes waste and… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme
Get to know about macrosomia, the condition that creates gigantic babies
Source: The post is based on the article “Get to know about macrosomia, the condition that creates gigantic babies” published in Economic Times on 2nd February 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Macrosomia?3 What are the factors that cause Macrosomia?4 What is the impact of Macrosomia? What is the News? A mother in… Continue reading Get to know about macrosomia, the condition that creates gigantic babies
