Source: The post is based on the article “Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate it” published in The Hindu on 19th December 2022 What is the News? The Cyberspace Administration of China is rolling out new regulations to restrict the use of deep synthesis technology and curb disinformation. What is Deep… Continue reading Deepfake technology: how and why China is planning to regulate 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 Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?” published in Indian Express on 16th December 2022 What is the News? India has successfully tested the Agni-5 missile. What is Agni-5? Agni-5 is a long-range surface-to-surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile. Developed by: Defence Research and… Continue reading What is Agni-5, the long-range nuclear capable missile that India has tested?
Odd Radio Circles(ORCs): Mysterious Circles of Radio Emission Detected in Space May Come From Supernova Explosions or Massive Black Holes
Source: The post is based on the article “Mysterious Circles of Radio Emission Detected in Space May Come From Supernova Explosions or Massive Black Holes” published in PIB on 16th December 2022 What is the News? A new research offers plausible explanations for the Odd Radio Circles(ORCs) detected recently using some of the most sensitive… Continue reading Odd Radio Circles(ORCs): Mysterious Circles of Radio Emission Detected in Space May Come From Supernova Explosions or Massive Black Holes
Kerala’s five agricultural products get GI Tag
Source: The post is based on the article “Kerala’s five agricultural products get GI Tag” published in The Hindu on 17th December 2022 What is the News? Five agricultural products of Kerala have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status. Which are the five products from Kerala that have received GI Tag? Attappady Attukombu Avara It… Continue reading Kerala’s five agricultural products get GI Tag
Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Condition that killed football writer Grant Wahl during Qatar World Cup
Source: The post is based on the article “Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Condition that killed football writer Grant Wahl during Qatar World Cup” published in Indian Express on 15th December 2022 What is the News? The American football writer Grant Wahl died last week due to an “ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm” a weakening of the blood… Continue reading Thoracic aortic aneurysm: Condition that killed football writer Grant Wahl during Qatar World Cup
Union Minister says, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister says, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies” published in PIB on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as… Continue reading Union Minister says, ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus as well as Aeronomy studies
How gene therapy could cure cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “How gene therapy could cure cancer” published in The Hindu on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Scientists in the United Kingdom have tested a new form of experimental gene therapy technique called Base Editing to create cancer in a teenage girl. About T-cell acute lymphoblastic… Continue reading How gene therapy could cure cancer
Forabot: Fossil-sorting robot to make it easier to study oceans, climate
Source: The post is based on the article “Fossil-sorting robot to make it easier to study oceans, climate” published in Down To Earth on 15th December 2022 What is the News? Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed and demonstrated a robot called Forabot that is capable of sorting, manipulating and identifying microscopic marine… Continue reading Forabot: Fossil-sorting robot to make it easier to study oceans, climate
What is base editing, the groundbreaking tech that cleared a teenager’s cancer?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is base editing, the groundbreaking tech that cleared a teenager’s cancer?” published in Indian Express on 14th December 2022 What is the News? In the UK, a teenage girl’s incurable blood cancer has been cleared from her body through the first use of a revolutionary type… Continue reading What is base editing, the groundbreaking tech that cleared a teenager’s cancer?
US scientists take quantum leap on the road to create nuclear fusion energy for generating power
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. What is the News? Scientists… Continue reading US scientists take quantum leap on the road to create nuclear fusion energy for generating power
