Source- This post on the Why Europe’s late stone age population crashedhas been created based on the article “Plague: Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed” published in “Indian Express” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? A new study titled “Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers,” published in the journal… Continue reading Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed
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.
Asteroid Apophis
Source- This post on the Asteroid Apophis has been created based on the article “Explained: ISRO’s plans to venture into planetary defence” published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? ISRO might send its spacecraft or collaborate with other space agencies to study asteroid Apophis. About Asteroid Apophis 1. Apophis is… Continue reading Asteroid Apophis
Stinger missile
Source- This post on the Stinger missile has been created based on the article “NATO signs $700 mn Stinger Missile contract in push for defence boost” published in “Firstpost” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NATO signed $700 mn Stinger Missile contract for defence boost. About Stinger missile 1. About: The Stinger… Continue reading Stinger missile
India’s Deep Drilling Project in Maharashtra
Source- This post on the India’s Deep Drilling Project in Maharashtra has been created based on the article “Why is India drilling a 6-km deep hole in Maharashtra?” published in “The Hindu” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? India is conducting a deep-drilling project in Karad, Maharashtra. India’s Deep Drilling Project in Maharashtra 1. … Continue reading India’s Deep Drilling Project in Maharashtra
IIT-M made mineral nanoparticles with water
Source- This post on the IIT-M made mineral nanoparticles with water has been created based on the article “Outstanding work’: IIT-M team makes mineral nanoparticles with water” published in “The Hindu” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, researchers at IIT Madras have demonstrated a novel method to create mineral nanoparticles using microdroplets of… Continue reading IIT-M made mineral nanoparticles with water
Mitochondrial Disease and Mitochondrial Donation
Source- This post on the Mitochondrial Disease and Mitochondrial Donation has been created based on the article “Mitochondrial donation: All you need to know about this mito disease” published in “Business Standard” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists are preparing for a clinical trial to determine the safety and effectiveness of mitochondrial… Continue reading Mitochondrial Disease and Mitochondrial Donation
Regenerative Braking
Source- This post on the Regenerative Braking has been created based on the article “In an electric vehicle, what is regenerative braking?” published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? The regenerative braking device market is projected to experience significant growth between 2024 and 2031, driven by the increasing popularity of… Continue reading Regenerative Braking
CAMCOPTER S-100
Source- This post on the CAMCOPTER S-100 has been created based on the article ” Camcopter S-100 will provide much-needed flexibility in sea-based ops to Indian Navy” published in “PIB” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? India is harnessing the capability of a rotary unmanned aerial system by partnering with the Austrian company… Continue reading CAMCOPTER S-100
Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs
Source- This post on the Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs has been created based on the article “DoT announces Call for Proposals: Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs” published in “PIB” on 7 July 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a call for proposals titled “Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs”.… Continue reading Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs
World Zoonoses Day
Source- This post on the World Zoonoses Day has been created based on the article “Increasing Public Awareness on World Zoonoses Day: Not All Animal Diseases Are Zoonotic” published in “PIB” on 7 July 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently organized an interactive session to commemorate World Zoonoses… Continue reading World Zoonoses Day
