Source- This post on the Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption has been created based on the article “Microsoft update flaw triggers worldwide chaos” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? A faulty update from CrowdStrike which is a Texas-based cybersecurity firm disrupted several Windows computers and servers worldwide. Digital… Continue reading Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption
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.
High-Level Brainstorming Session on Avian Influenza
Source- This post on the High-Level Brainstorming Session on Avian Influenza has been created based on the article “A High-Level Brainstorming Session on Avian Influenza Under One Health Approach” published on “PIB” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened a high-level brainstorming session on Avian… Continue reading High-Level Brainstorming Session on Avian Influenza
Late Blight Disease
Source- This post on the Late Blight Disease has been created based on the article ” CPRI issues advisory as late blight disease threatens potato crops” published in the “Hindustan Times” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, CPRI issued an advisory related to late blight disease threatening potato crops. About Late Blight… Continue reading Late Blight Disease
Chandipura virus (CHPV)
Source- This post on the Chandipura virus (CHPV) has been created based on the article “6 children die of suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat: What is the disease, and what are its symptoms?” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The Gujarat government announced that six children have… Continue reading Chandipura virus (CHPV)
Research related to LUCA and origin of life
Source- This post on the Research related to LUCA and the origin of life has been created based on the article “Glimpses of LUCA, the life-form from which all other life descended” published in “The Hindu” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? All life on Earth can be traced back to the Last… Continue reading Research related to LUCA and origin of life
Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia
Source- This post on the Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia has been created based on the article “Two stealth frigates being built in Russia set to be delivered soon” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The two stealth frigates being built in Russia for the Indian Navy… Continue reading Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia
EEG and Its Significance
Source- This post on the EEG and Its Significance has been created based on the article “100 years of EEG: how does it work and what is its significance?” published in “The Hindu” on 16 July 2024. Why in the news? This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first human electroencephalogram (EEG), created by… Continue reading EEG and Its Significance
Wolbachia Bacteria
Source- This post on ‘Wolbachia Bacteria’ has been created based on the article ‘Scientists find that a bacteria tricked a wasp to get rid of its males‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 15th July 2024. Why in News? The researchers of the Shenyang Agricultural University have made the observation that, Encarsiaformosa wasps almost never produced… Continue reading Wolbachia Bacteria
Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects
Source- This post on ‘Tirzepatide Weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects’ has been created based on the article “India could soon allow ‘game-changing’ weight-loss drug tirzepatide: How it works, its side effects” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2024. Why in News? With the development of various weight loss drugs emerging as… Continue reading Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects
MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) Initiatives
Source- This post on the MeDevIS Initiative has been created based on the article “MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices” published on the official website of WHO on 8 July 2024. Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System). About MeDevIS 1. MeDevIS… Continue reading MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) Initiatives
