Category: Factly: Science and Technology

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New Method to Predict Solar Cycle Amplitude

Source- This post on New Method Discovered to Predict Solar Cycle Amplitude has been created based on the article “Indian Institute of Astrophysics astronomers find new method to predict amplitude of upcoming solar cycle” published in “The Hindu” on 15 August 2024. Why in News? Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed… Continue reading New Method to Predict Solar Cycle Amplitude

INS Arighat

Source- This post on INS Arighat has been created based on the article “India ‘fully ready’ to add to fleet 2nd submarine with nuclear-tipped missiles” published in “Times of India” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? India is on the verge of commissioning its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighat, equipped with nuclear missiles for… Continue reading INS Arighat

Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV

Source- This post on Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV has been created based on the article “DRDO carries out flight test of Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from Su-30 MK-I platform off Odisha coast” published in “Economic Times” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India… Continue reading Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV

Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster

Source – This post on How Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster has been created based on the article “Highly porous Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster” published in “PIB” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Researchers at the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have developed a… Continue reading Xerogel dressing can save lives by clotting blood faster

DDoS Attack on X

Source – This post has been created based on the article “Trump-Musk interview on X reportedly hit by DDoS attack: What it means” published in “Indian Express” on 14 August 2024. Why in News? Elon Musk hosted an audio interview with Donald Trump on his platform, X. The interview faced a 40-minute delay and technical… Continue reading DDoS Attack on X

Collision Avoidance System (CAS)

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)

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

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

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