Source: The post is based on the article “What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to it?” published in The Hindu on 13th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is MicroLED display technology?3 What are the benefits of MicroLED display technology?4 What are the challenges with MicroLED display technology? What is… Continue reading What are microLED displays, and why is Apple shifting to 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.
What is a kilonova?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a kilonova?” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Researchers have confirmed the detection of a star system that will one day end in a kilonova. Scientists believe that only ten-star systems that exist in the Milky Way will end… Continue reading What is a kilonova?
Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories
Source: The post is based on the article “Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. What is the News? Astronomers have spotted a ring around a dwarf planet called Quaoar in the outer reaches of the solar system. What is Quaoar? Quaoar is a dwarf planet… Continue reading Ring discovered around dwarf planet Quaoar confounds theories
ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit” published in The Hindu on 11th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 About SSLV-D23 What is a Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)?4 What is EOS-07?5 What is Janus-1?6 What is Azaadi SAT? What is the News? The Indian Space… Continue reading ISRO successfully launches SSLV-D2, satellites put in orbit
Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae
Source: The post is based on the article “Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae” published in The Hindu on 10th February 2023. What is the News? Scientists at Tel Aviv University have developed a bio-hybrid robot. What is a Bio-hybrid Robot? Biohybrid robots are composed of biological and synthetic components. These robots are… Continue reading Israeli scientists develop sniffing robot with locust antennae
Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits
Source: The post is based on the article “Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits” published in PIB on 9th February 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Lithium?3 What are the uses of Lithium?4 What is the importance of Lithium discovery?4.0.0.1 Why is this Lithium discovery a big deal for India?… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Finds Lithium and Gold Deposits
Centre blocks 200 online platforms under Section 69(A) of IT Act: What is the provision, the debate around it
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
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
