Source: The post is based on the following articles “Understanding the fusion energy breakthrough announced by US scientists” published in the Indian Express on 14th November 2022. “US scientists take quantum leap on the road to create nuclear fusion energy for generating power” published in the Economic Times on 13th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2… Continue reading US scientists take quantum leap on the road to create nuclear fusion energy for generating power
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 the Geminids meteor shower, and where can you watch it
Source: The post is based on the article “What is the Geminids meteor shower, and where can you watch it” published in Indian Express on 14th December 2022 What is the News? In 2022, the Geminids will peak around December 13-14, when, with a clear sky and away from bright city lights, one can watch… Continue reading What is the Geminids meteor shower, and where can you watch it
What ISRO is doing to boost the use of NavIC, India’s version of GPS
Source: The post is based on the article “What ISRO is doing to boost the use of NavIC, India’s version of GPS” published in Indian Express on 13th December 2022 What is the News? To promote the civilian use of ‘NAVigation with the Indian Constellation’ (NavIC), the Indian version of GPS, the Indian Space Research… Continue reading What ISRO is doing to boost the use of NavIC, India’s version of GPS
World Malaria Report 2022: Malaria cases, deaths begin stabilizing after COVID disruption: WHO
Source: The post is based on the article “Malaria cases, deaths begin stabilizing after COVID disruption: WHO” published in Down To Earth on 13th December 2022 What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the World Malaria Report 2022. What are the key highlights from the report? Deaths due to Malaria: Despite disruptions… Continue reading World Malaria Report 2022: Malaria cases, deaths begin stabilizing after COVID disruption: WHO
HAKUTO-R Mission: Japanese startup launches historic moon mission
Source: The post is based on the article “Japanese startup launches historic moon mission” published in Economic Times on 12th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the HAKUTO-R Mission?3 What is Rashid?4 What is the significance of the HAKUTO-R mission? What is the News? The Japanese space startup Ispace Inc has launched… Continue reading HAKUTO-R Mission: Japanese startup launches historic moon mission
Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?
Source: The post is based on the article “Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?” published in Indian Express on 12th December 2022 What is the News? The Delhi High Court has halted the release of a film titled ‘Ajinomoto’, after a Japan-based seasoning manufacturer claimed infringement of its… Continue reading Japanese manufacturer files trademark case on ‘Ajinomoto’: How did the seasoning become popular?
What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is end-to-end encryption?3 Why are tech companies going for end-to-end encryption?4 Why are government agencies unhappy with end-to-end encryption? What is… Continue reading What is end-to-end encryption and why are tech companies focusing on it?
Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister
Source: The post is based on the article “Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister” published in The Hindu on 9th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 How has the government of India defended the approval of DMH-11?4 What is the opposition to GM Mustard approval? What is… Continue reading Field trials of GM mustard DMH-11 showed high yield, says Science Minister
What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation
Source: The post is based on the article “What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation” published in Indian Express on 7th December 2022 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is ChatGPT?3 How does ChatGPT work?4 How can it be useful?5 What are ChatGPT’s limitations? What is the News? Artificial Intelligence(AI)… Continue reading What is OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot, why it has become a viral sensation
Union Minister says ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”” published in PIB on 7th December 2022 What is the News? The Government of the Union Territory of Ladakh has approached the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing(IIRS) for developing “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’… Continue reading Union Minister says ISRO will develop “Spatial Data Infrastructure geoportal ‘Geo-Ladakh’ for UT-Ladakh”
