Source: The post is based on the article “New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light” published in PIB on 20th October 2022. What is the News? Scientists have developed a material through which we can move towards bright, stable and affordable light-emitting diodes(LEDs). What are LEDs? LED is a semiconductor… Continue reading New materials developed can help move towards stable LEDs emitting bright light
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 carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?” published in Indian Express on 20th October 2022. What is the News? Varanasi district court has rejected the plea to conduct carbon-dating of the disputed structure known to have been found inside the… Continue reading What is carbon dating, and how does the Varanasi court order impact the dispute?
Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO
Source: The post is based on the article “Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO” published in Indian Express on 2nd October 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) confirmed that the Mars Orbiter craft has lost communication and is non-recoverable and the Mangalyaan mission has attained end-of-life. Note: Because… Continue reading Mars Orbiter craft non-recoverable, Mangalyaan mission over, confirms ISRO
Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For
Source: The post is based on the article “Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For” published in TOI on 17th October 2022. What is the News? The first case of BF.7 Omicron Covid variant has been detected by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research… Continue reading Omicron’s Latest Variant BF.7: Experts Fear A New COVID Wave This Diwali; Here Are The Symptoms To Watch Out For
What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?″ published in Indian Express on 17th October 2022. What is the News? Recently, cricketer M S Dhoni picked up an undisclosed equity stake in plant-based meat startup Shaka Harry. A couple also founded plant-based Imagine Meats… Continue reading What is ‘meat’ from plants, and is ‘just like’ meat vegetarian?
Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
Source: The post is based on the article “Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets” published in Down To Earth on 16th October 2022. What is the News? Scientists have detected barium in the upper atmosphere of two giant exoplanets for the first time. Which are those two exoplanets where… Continue reading Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
Source: The post is based on the article “ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role” published in The Hindu on 14th October 2022. What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV), which will replace operational systems like the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). About Next-Gen Launch Vehicle (NGLV)… Continue reading ISRO’s Next-Gen Launch Vehicle may assume PSLV’s role
Indian scientists find efficient way to quantify quantum entanglement in higher dimensional systems
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian scientists find efficient way to quantify quantum entanglement in higher dimensional systems” published in the PIB on 10th October 2022. What is the News? Indian scientists have found a simpler way to quantify the amount of entanglement in higher dimensional systems. What is Quantum entanglement? Read here: Quantum Entanglement… Continue reading Indian scientists find efficient way to quantify quantum entanglement in higher dimensional systems
Elon Musk wants to create an ‘everything app’; what is it?
Source: The post is based on the article “Elon Musk wants to create an ‘everything app’; what is it?” published in the Indian Express on 6th October 2022. What is the News? Elon Musk is thinking about creating an “everything app. According to him, buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app. What… Continue reading Elon Musk wants to create an ‘everything app’; what is it?
‘Can read, talk’: Vyommitra’s skills get a lift-off with digital grey matter
Source: The post is based on the article “‘Can read, talk’: Vyommitra’s skills get a lift-off with digital grey matter” published in The Hindu on 7th October 2022. What is the News? Vyommitra, the humanoid, is undergoing pre-flight ground tests at the ISRO Inertial Systems Unit (IISU). The humanoid will fly aboard unmanned test missions ahead… Continue reading ‘Can read, talk’: Vyommitra’s skills get a lift-off with digital grey matter
