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
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 (SGLT2) inhibitors. What is Fournier’s Gangrene? Fournier’s gangrene is also called necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease). It is a serious bacterial infection that affects the genitals and areas around the… Continue reading First cases of infection from diabetes medication in India
NFC technology for instant payments
What is the News? Google Pay has launched a new feature in India called ‘Tap to pay for UPI’ in collaboration with Pine Labs. This feature will allow users with NFC-enabled Android smartphones and UPI accounts linked to Google Pay to carry out transactions just by tapping their phones on any Pine Labs Android point-of-sale… 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
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 have a surface brightness that is at least ten times fainter than the surrounding night sky. Such faint galaxies may… Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight: faint galaxy discovered in our local universe
Explained: The complete human genome, and what it tells us
What is the News? In 2003, Scientists had published the map of the human genome for the first time. However, this was incomplete as about 8% of the human DNA was left unsequenced. Now, a large global collaboration called the Telomere-2-Telomere(T2T) project has accounted for the remaining 8% and completing the picture of the human… Continue reading Explained: The complete human genome, and what it tells us
Centre introduces 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? India had been a signatory to the Antarctica Treaty since 1983 and that encumbered India to specify a set of laws governing portions of the continent where it had its… Continue reading Centre introduces Antarctica Bill
Indian scientists propose multi-sectoral strategies for the prevention and control of pollen allergy
What is the News? Indian scientists have recommended several measures for the prevention and control of pollen allergy. What are Pollens? Pollen grains are male biological entities produced by higher plant cells that are essential for sexual reproduction. Pollen themselves are immobile and dispersion is aided by agents such as water, insects, birds and wind.… 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
