Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Hermit?3 How does Hermit spread?4 How does it affect devices? What is the News? Hermit is the latest sophisticated spyware in the news, and it is believed to have targeted iPhones and Android devices in Italy and Kazakhstan. What is Hermit? Hermit is a spyware developed by the… Continue reading Explained: What is Hermit, the Pegasus-like spyware that targeted Android, iOS devices?
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.
N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
What is the News? Researchers from Amity University (Haryana) have developed an N95 mask by using 3D printing technology. What is the N95 Mask? N95 mask (respirator) is a safety device that covers the nose and mouth and helps protect the wearer from breathing in some hazardous substances. The ‘N95’ designation means that when subjected… Continue reading N95 mask with nanoparticle coating developed using 3D printing technology
Explained | Can virtual servers bypass India’s VPN rules?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Virtual Server?3 What are the advantages of a Virtual Server?4 What is Virtual Private Network(VPN)?5 What are the new rules released by CERT?6 Who all do these new rules apply to?7 What is the implication of these new rules?8 Is India the first country to regulate VPNs?… Continue reading Explained | Can virtual servers bypass India’s VPN rules?
BIS formulates performance standards for Electric Vehicle Batteries
What is the News? The Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has published the “Performance standards for electric vehicle batteries” Why have Performance standards for electric vehicle batteries been issued? Electric vehicles operate on an electric motor and rechargeable batteries. Most electric vehicles use lithium-ion batteries because of their high power-to-weight ratio. However, recent fire incidents with… Continue reading BIS formulates performance standards for Electric Vehicle Batteries
VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired
What is the News? Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was successfully flight-tested by the Defence Research & Development Organization(DRDO) and the Indian Navy from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range(ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. What is VL-SRSAM? VL-SRSAM is a ship-borne weapon system developed by the Defence… Continue reading VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired
India’s GSAT-24 satellite launched, entire capacity leased Tata Play
What is the News? India’s GSAT-24 satellite was successfully placed into the geostationary orbit by French company Ariane space on its Ariane 5 space launch vehicle from Kourou in French Guiana in South America. What is GSAT 24? GSAT-24 is a 24-Ku band communication satellite. Purpose: The satellite will provide high-quality television, telecommunications, and broadcasting… Continue reading India’s GSAT-24 satellite launched, entire capacity leased Tata Play
Indian Oil unveils indoor solar cooking stove ‘Surya Nutan’
What is the News? Indian Oil Corporation Limited has developed an indoor solar cooking stove named Surya Nutan. What is Surya Nutan? Surya Nutan is a stationary, rechargeable and always a kitchen-connected indoor solar cooking system. Developed by: Indian Oil Corporation Limited Features: The stove works in a hybrid mode and is capable of running… Continue reading Indian Oil unveils indoor solar cooking stove ‘Surya Nutan’
Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022: Open access: A game changer for green energy?
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What are the key provisions of Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022?4 What are the implications of these rules? What is the News? The Ministry of Power has notified the Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022. Background Read here: Open access: A game changer for green energy? What are the… Continue reading Green Energy Open Access Rules,2022: Open access: A game changer for green energy?
New research: Study flags emergence of drug-resistant typhoid strains
Contents0.1 What is the News?1 What is Typhoid?2 What does the study say about Typhoid?3 What is the Indian Government doing against Typhoid? What is the News? According to a study published in The Lancet, the effectiveness of antibiotics for typhoid fever is threatened by the emergence of resistant strains. What is Typhoid? Typhoid fever… Continue reading New research: Study flags emergence of drug-resistant typhoid strains
Sleep organisation stabilizes among vipassana meditation practitioners: study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the sleep disorders?3 What is the purpose of this study?4 What are the findings of the study? What is the News? Researchers have found that practitioners of meditation have better sleep as compared to those who do not practice meditation. What are the sleep disorders? Sleep disorders are… Continue reading Sleep organisation stabilizes among vipassana meditation practitioners: study
