Source: The post is based on the article “Zombie Virus’: See 50,000 years old virus found in Siberia” published in Economic Times on 1st December 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Zombie Virus?3 What have French researchers found?4 What is the cause of the revival of zombie viruses?5 What will be the… Continue reading Zombie Virus’: See 50,000 years old virus found in Siberia
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.
Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions” published in The Hindu on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Federation Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) is using Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT) for offside decisions in the ongoing football world cup. What is Semi-Automated Offside Technology(SAOT)?… Continue reading Explained | How FIFA is using SAOT for offside decisions
One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?
Source: The post is based on the article “One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?” published in Economic Times on 1st December 2022. What is the News? Researchers are working on a universal flu vaccine that works against 20 known influenza A and B viruses. How is this universal vaccine different from the current… Continue reading One step closer to a universal flu vaccine?
TRAI releases recommendations on ‘Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway(SESG)’
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases recommendations on ‘Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway(SESG)” published in PIB on 30th November 2022. What is the News? The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has released recommendations on ‘Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway (SESG)’. What… Continue reading TRAI releases recommendations on ‘Licensing Framework for Establishing and Operating Satellite Earth Station Gateway(SESG)’
TRAI releases recommendations on “Use of Street Furniture for Small Cells and Aerial Fibre deployment”
Source: The post is based on the article “TRAI releases recommendations on Use of Street Furniture for Small Cells and Aerial Fibre deployment” published in PIB on 30th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Small Cells?3 Why should small cells be used for 5G deployment?4 What are the advantages of using small… Continue reading TRAI releases recommendations on “Use of Street Furniture for Small Cells and Aerial Fibre deployment”
India’s SARAS radio telescope provides astronomers clues to the nature of Universe’s first stars and galaxies
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s SARAS radio telescope provides astronomers clues to the nature of Universe’s first stars and galaxies” published in PIB on 28th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the SARAS Telescope?3 What is Cosmic Dawn?4 What has the SARAS 3 Telescope found about Cosmic Dawn?… Continue reading India’s SARAS radio telescope provides astronomers clues to the nature of Universe’s first stars and galaxies
ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever” published in TOI on 27th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has ICMR advised not to use antibiotics for low-grade fever?3 What are the guidelines issued by ICMR on antibiotics?4 What is Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria? What… Continue reading ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever
The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences
Source: The post is based on the article “The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has… Continue reading The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences
Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched the third Ikshak Survey Vessel. What is Ikshak? Ikshak is the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?” published in Indian Express on 28th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bluebugging?3 How does Bluebugging work?4 Which devices are susceptible to Bluebugging? 5 What are the techniques to prevent bluebugging? What is… Continue reading What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
