Source- This post on the Typhon Weapons System has been created based on the article “US To Withdraw “Banned” Typhon Missile System From Philippines That Gave Sleepless Nights To China” published in “Eurasiantimes” on 6 July 2024. Why in the news? The Philippine Army has announced that the “deadly” Typhon Weapons System, used by the United… Continue reading Typhon Weapons System
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.
Junk DNA
Source-This post on Junk DNA has been created based on the article “New class of cancer mutations discovered in so-called ‘junk’ DNA” published in “Medical Press” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers using artificial intelligence have discovered potential cancer drivers hidden within so-called ‘junk’ regions of DNA. About Junk DNA 1. In… Continue reading Junk DNA
Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation
Source-This post on Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation has been created based on the article “Scientists Discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment: Amputation” published in “Indian Express” on 5 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists found that Florida carpenter ants perform amputations on their injured nest mates as… Continue reading Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation
Radiation biodosimetry
Source- This post on “Radiation biodosimetry” has been created based on the article “Radiationbiodosimetry: the ABCs of responding to a radiological event” published in “The Hindu” on 05th July 2024. Why in the News? Radiation biodosimetry is extremely important in responding to a large-scale radiological event, such as an Improvised Nuclear Device or reactor accident.… Continue reading Radiation biodosimetry
International Conference on Steel Slag Road
Source-This post on International Conference on Steel Slag Road has been created based on the article “International Conference on Steel Slag Road: Member (Science) Niti Aayog, Dr.V.K.Saraswat releases the Guidelines for Utilization of Steel Slag in Road Construction” published in “PIB” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, First International Conference on Steel… Continue reading International Conference on Steel Slag Road
Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities
Source- This post on Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities has been created based on the article “Air pollution spikes may raise death rates in cities with cleaner air, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? A new study analyzed the health effects of short-term exposure to… Continue reading Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities
New Shepard Spacecraft
Source-This post on New Shepard Spacecraft has been created based on the article “Meet New Shepard: Blue Origin’s spacecraft set to take Indians to space” published in “India Today” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Jeff Bezos-led Blue Origin has partnered with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to provide common Indian… Continue reading New Shepard Spacecraft
What is AI Washing?
Source-This post on AI Washing has been created based on the article “Hype over reality: How AI washing can dent businesses and delude users” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, it has been revealed that some tech companies and startups are falsely marketing themselves as using artificial… Continue reading What is AI Washing?
Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)
Source-This post on “Strengthened and Measurable Actions for Resilient and Transformative Health Systems Programme” has been created based on the article “Advanced medium combat aircraft prototype expected to be ready by 2028-29” published in “PIB” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The development of India’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft, known as the Advanced… Continue reading Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)
Polio Vaccine
Source-This post on “Polio Vaccine” has been created based on the article “Two vaccines that brought us to the brink of eradicating polio” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? Poliovirus is now restricted to rural pockets of Afghanistan and Pakistan, is reappearing in cities due to vaccine hesitancy. The… Continue reading Polio Vaccine
