What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has informed Lok Sabha that Facial Recognition System(FRS) is to be implemented in a phased manner. What is a Facial Recognition System(FRS)? The facial recognition system is part of the Digi Yatra initiative of the government for providing passengers with a seamless and hassle-free experience at… Continue reading Facial Recognition System(FRS) is to be implemented in phased manner
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.
First cases of infection from diabetes medication in India
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Fournier’s Gangrene?3 What is the relation between Fournier’s Gangrene and Diabetes medication?4 What are the steps taken by the Government after this? What is the News? After the U.S. and Canada, India has reported the first case of Fournier’s Gangrene from Type 2 diabetes patients using sodium-glucose cotransporter-2… Continue reading First cases of infection from diabetes medication in India
NFC technology for instant payments
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Near Field Communication(NFC) Technology?3 How does NFC work?4 What are the applications of NFC Technology?5 How safe is NFC Technology?6 Where does NFC stand in comparison to other technologies? What is the News? Google Pay has launched a new feature in India called ‘Tap to pay for UPI’… Continue reading NFC technology for instant payments
India’s Tuberculosis fight may get a shot in the arm
What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) is in the advanced stage of developing a vaccine against tuberculosis. Tuberculosis(TB) Cases in India According to India’s TB Report 2022: India reported a 19% rise in tuberculosis cases in 2021 over the previous year. The total number of incident TB patients (new and relapse) notified… Continue reading India’s Tuberculosis fight may get a shot in the arm
Hidden in Plain Sight: faint galaxy discovered in our local universe
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Faint Galaxies?3 What is UVIT J2022?4 What is the significance of this study? What is the News? Indian astronomers have discovered a Faint Galaxy named UVIT J2022 that remained hidden until now. What are Faint Galaxies? Faint Galaxies are called low surface brightness galaxies or ultra-diffuse galaxies and… Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight: faint galaxy discovered in our local universe
Explained: The complete human genome, and what it tells us
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Genome and why Human Genome matter?3 When was the Human Genome Sequencing done and what was missing?4 Why was heterochromatin not sequenced?5 What has been done now? What is the News? In 2003, Scientists had published the map of the human genome for the first time. However, this… Continue reading Explained: The complete human genome, and what it tells us
Centre introduces Antarctica Bill
Contents1 What is the News?2 What was the need for the Antarctic Bill?3 What is the aim of the Antarctica Bill?4 What are the key provisions of the Antarctica Bill? What is the News? The Government of India has introduced the ‘Antarctica Bill’ in the Lok Sabha. What was the need for the Antarctic Bill?… Continue reading Centre introduces Antarctica Bill
Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Pollens?3 What are the factors responsible for the increase in pollen allergens in the atmosphere? 4 What are the measures to be taken to minimize pollen-related allergic diseases? What is the News? Indian scientists have recommended several measures for the prevention and control of pollen allergy. What are Pollens? Pollen… Continue reading Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
Pluto: ‘Recent’ volcanism raises puzzle — how can such a cold body power eruptions?
What is the News? The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s(NASA) New Horizons probe has reported new findings of Pluto. The probe reported that icy lava flows have recently (no more than a billion years ago) covered substantial tracts of its surface. The findings drew particular attention to a mountainous feature named Wright Mons. What is… Continue reading Pluto: ‘Recent’ volcanism raises puzzle — how can such a cold body power eruptions?
Project NETRA: ISRO to step up tracking of space debris
What is the News? Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) is building up its orbital debris tracking capability by deploying new radars and optical telescopes under Project NETRA. What is Project NETRA? Initiative: ISRO Full-Form: NETRA stands for Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis. Purpose: It is an early warning system in space to detect space… Continue reading Project NETRA: ISRO to step up tracking of space debris
