Source- This post on Collision Avoidance System (CAS) has been created based on the article “Tech that keeps vehicles from bumping into each other” published in “The Hindu” on 13 August 2024. Why in News? Vehicular traffic is integral to modern life. With increasing demand and complexity, collision avoidance systems are essential for ensuring safety. About… Continue reading Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
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.
Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties
Source- This post on Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties has been created based on the article “Biotechnologists detect difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties” published in “The Hindu” on 12 August 2024. Why in News? Biotechnologists at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGU) in New Delhi have found significant differences… Continue reading Difference in use of nitrogen by rice varieties
Objects in space
Source- This post on Objects in space has been created based on the article “What are neutron stars?” published in “Space.com” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? NASA estimates that Milky Way galaxy may contain up to a billion neutron stars. About Neutron stars 1. Neutron stars are incredibly dense remnants of massive stars that have… Continue reading Objects in space
INS Tabar
Source- This post on INS Tabar has been created based on the article “INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TABAR REACHES LONDON, UK FOR A FOUR DAY VISIT” published in “PIB” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Russian President greeted Indian Navy personnel aboard the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tabar. INS Tabar is currently participating in… Continue reading INS Tabar
DNA Profiling
Source- This post on DNA Profiling has been created based on the article “DNA profiling and its value in establishing guilt or innocence” published in “The Hindu” on 9 August 2024. Why in News? In mid-June, the Madras High Court overturned the conviction of a man in a POCSO rape case, citing insufficient proof by the prosecution.… Continue reading DNA Profiling
Organ donation in India
Source- This post on Organ donation in India has been created based on the article “Women outnumbered men in living organ donations last year, say government data” published in “The Hindu” on 8 August 2024. Why in News? According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there were 9,784 women living donors last year, compared… Continue reading Organ donation in India
Methylocucumis oryzae
Source- This post on Methylocucumis oryzae has been created based on the article “India can bank on its own natural methane mitigator to tackle climate challenges” published in “PIB” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? Global Warming due to methane remains one of the biggest challenges today. It is the second most important greenhouse… Continue reading Methylocucumis oryzae
Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute
Source- This post on Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute has been created based on the article “Judicious use of sucralose as sugar substitute helps diabetics: study” published in “The Hindu” on 7 August 2024. Why in News? Recently a study was conducted on impact of Sucralose. According to the study, when sucrose or… Continue reading Study on Sucralose as a Sugar Substitute
Evolution of clock
Source- This post on Evolution of clock has been created based on the article “How time has been kept throughout history: from sundials to atomic clocks” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. Why in News? The world has evolved from measuring time using the Sun and the Moon to using atoms and their nuclei.… Continue reading Evolution of clock
Climate Risk and Disaster Management
Source-This post on Climate Risk and Disaster Management has been created based on the article “As in Kerala, local climate processes can worsen climate extremes” published in “The Hindu” on 5 August 2024. UPSC Syllabus-GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management. Context- The article highlights how global climate patterns and local factors combine to drive extreme… Continue reading Climate Risk and Disaster Management
