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.

AI Agents

Source-This post on AI Agents has been created based on the article “What are AI agents, which power OpenAI’s GPT4o and Google’s Project Astra?” published in “The Indian Express” on 24 May 2024. Why in News? GPT-4o and Project Astra are also termed as ‘AI agents’. These surpass traditional voice assistants like Alexa and Siri. This… Continue reading AI Agents

Space tourism

Source-This post on Space tourism has been created based on the article “Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist: What is space travel — and how much can a journey cost?” published in “The Indian Express” on 23 May 2024. Why in News? India-born aviator and commercial pilot Gopi Thotakura became the first space tourist from… Continue reading Space tourism

Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme

Source-This post on Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme has been created based on the article “What is Copernicus Emergency Management Service, called in to locate Raisi’s chopper?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22 May 2024. Why in News? Following a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the European Union… Continue reading Copernicus Emergency Management Service (EMS) Programme

Aircraft Turbulence

Source-This post on Aircraft Turbulence is based on the article “‘Severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight leaves 1 dead: When can turbulence become dangerous?” published in “The Indian Express” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? A person died and several others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight  experienced “severe turbulence” en-route. About… Continue reading Aircraft Turbulence

Psychedelics

Source-This post on Psychedelics is based on the article “A psychedelic high” published in “Down to Earth” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Researchers are advocating for domestic clinical trials of psychedelic drugs, motivated by the increase in global trials and the low effectiveness of existing medications in treating mental health issues. About… Continue reading Psychedelics

Genetic Drift

Source-This post on Genetic Drift is based on the article “Genetic drift, not natural selection, identified as main factor driving speciation in endangered pupfish species” published in “PHYS.ORG” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Scientists have discovered a new species within the genetic family of an endangered pupfish native to south-central New Mexico. The emergence… Continue reading Genetic Drift

Pig Butchering Scam

Source-This post on Pig Butchering Scams is based on the article “Pig-butchering stock market get rich quick scam: Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp used to steal lakhs from investors; tactics used, how to stay safe” published in “Economic times” on 22nd May 2024. Why in the News? Pig Butchering Scams are on the rise globally including in… Continue reading Pig Butchering Scam

Project Astra

Source-This post on Project Astra has been created based on the article “AI’s ‘Her’ moment: OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Project Astra make real-life strides” published in “The Indian Express” on 21 May 2024. Why in News? Recently, Google showcased an early version of Project Astra at its annual developer conference. About Project Astra 1. It is… Continue reading Project Astra

Critical Priority Pathogens

Source-This post on Critical Priority Pathogens has been created based on the article “Critical priority pathogens continue to pose threat: WHO” published in “The Hindu” on 20th May 2024. Why in the news? The latest Bacterial Pathogens Priority List (BPPL) updated by the World Health Organization (WHO) notes that critical priority pathogens pose major global threats… Continue reading Critical Priority Pathogens

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