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.

Biohacking

Source-This post on Biohacking is based on the article “Biohacking and the race to become superhuman” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The latest trend in biohacking has garnered widespread attention online, particularly after Bryan Johnson, the founder of KernelCo and Blueprint, announced his annual investment of $2 million to… Continue reading Biohacking

Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food

Source-This post on Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food is based on the article “Liquid nitrogen can be used only to preserve food, stress food safety officials” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Food Safety department has issued an order on the use of liquid nitrogen used for preserving… Continue reading Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food

Antihistamines

Source-This post on Antihistamines is based on the article “What are antihistamines?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? There has been an increase in the intake of antihistamines to treat health concerns. About Antihistamines 1. About Antihistamines: They are common drugs that can be purchased without a prescription. They are… Continue reading Antihistamines

Nephrotic Syndrome

Source- This post on Nephrotic Syndrome is based on the article “In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Researchers from Kerala have reported a series of cases from Malappuram district where the regular use of fairness creams has been linked to… Continue reading Nephrotic Syndrome

Phi-3-mini

Source- This post on Phi-3-mini is based on the article ” Microsoft unveils Phi-3-mini, its smallest AI model yet: How it compares to bigger models” published in “Indian Express” on 27th March 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Microsoft unveiled the latest version of its ‘lightweight’ AI model that is the Phi-3-Mini. About Phi-3-mini 1.… Continue reading Phi-3-mini

Ross Ice Shelf

Source-This post on Ross Ice Shelf  is based on the article “Antarctica’s France-Sized Ice Shelf Makes Daily Jumps, Raising Icequake Concerns “published in “NDTV” on 24th March 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have uncovered a surprising phenomenon in Antarctica where the massive Ross Ice Shelf which is roughly the size of France, lurches forward… Continue reading Ross Ice Shelf

Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft

Source- This post on Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft has been created based on the article “Voyager 1 transmitting data again after Nasa remotely fixes 46-year-old probe” published in “The Guardian” on 23rd April 2024. Why in news? Recently, NASA has announced that its Voyager 1 probe has resumed transmitting valuable data to ground control.… Continue reading Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft

BFI Biome Virtual Network Program

Source-This post on BFI Biome Virtual Network Program has been created based on the article “C-CAMP joins BFI Biome Virtual Network Program to accelerate transformative healthcare solutions” published in “The Hindu” on 22 April 2024. Why in the news? Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) has joined the Blockchain for Impact (BFI) Biome Virtual… Continue reading BFI Biome Virtual Network Program

Llama 3

Source-This post on Llama 3 has been created based on the article “What is Llama 3, Meta’s most sophisticated and capable large language model yet?” published in “The Indian Express” Why in the news? Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has introduced its most capable Large Language Model (LLM), the Meta… Continue reading Llama 3

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