News: Several state governments have issued health advisories after detection of the first Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru. About HMPV It is a respiratory virus that causes upper respiratory infection and mild infections that are like common cold. Sometimes, it can also cause lower respiratory infections like pneumonia, asthma flare-ups or may deteriorate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary… Continue reading Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Explanation
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.
Working of in-flight Internet
News: Air India has announced the rollout of Wi-fi Internet connectivity services on selected domestic and international flights. Technologies used to provide in-flight internet It operates primarily on two kinds of technology: Ground based cellular towers- An antenna, placed around the plane’s belly, picks up signals from the nearest tower on ground to… Continue reading Working of in-flight Internet
Need of Cyclone prediction in India
Source: This post onNeed of Cyclone prediction in Indiahas been created based on article “Why better prediction of cyclone intensity, heavy rainfall is needed” published in The Hindu on 30th December 2024. UPSC Syllabus topics: GS 3- Disaster Management Context: The article underscores the urgent need for improving the prediction of tropical cyclone intensity and… Continue reading Need of Cyclone prediction in India
Cephalopods Explaination
News: Cephalopods, such as octopuses and squids, are increasingly recognized for their intelligence. This has sparked calls for humane treatment regulations comparable to those for vertebrates. Cephalopods Explaination About Cephalopods: Cephalopods are a class within the phylum Mollusca, which includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Cephalopods are cold-blooded (ectothermic), meaning their body temperature is regulated… Continue reading Cephalopods Explaination
SpaDeX Mission Explaination
News: India’s SpaDeX mission explaination, designed to develop and demonstrate the technology necessary for docking and undocking spacecraft in space, is set to launch aboard PSLV-C60 on December 30. About SpaDeX Mission It is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV. PSLV-C60 will carry… Continue reading SpaDeX Mission Explaination
Speed Guns
News: Speed guns are being widely used by law enforcement officials to monitor traffic speed. About Speed Gun It is a device to measure the speed of a moving object without having to be in contact with the object. It was originally developed during World War 2 for military use. Functioning of a Speed Gun … Continue reading Speed Guns
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
News: WHO has endorsed a new class of drug, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, for managing obesity. About GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Role: They mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar level, lipid metabolism, and other biological functions. Drugs in this class include semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have potential to be transformative. Utility: Helps in… Continue reading GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Dark Comets
News: NASA scientists are closely investigating a new class of celestial objects known as dark comets. About Dark Comets They are celestial objects that look like an asteroid but move through space like a comet. Discovery: The first dark comet was identified in 2016, when asteroid 2003 RM exhibited unusual orbital deviation. Types: There are… Continue reading Dark Comets
IRIS2 Space Programme
News: The European Union has launched an ambitious Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS2) space programme, its third major space infrastructure project, to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. About IRIS2 It is the European Union’s third flagship satellite programme, after Galileo Navigation System and Copernicus. Galileo is a civilian satellite navigation system while… Continue reading IRIS2 Space Programme
Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
News: ISRO has begun assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for the first uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan. About Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) It is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3, developed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to transport humans into space. Aim: To ensure safe human spaceflight by integrating advanced reliability and… Continue reading Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
