Source-This post on Eta Aquariids meteor showers is based on the article “Explained: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower and how it can be spotted” published in “The Indian Express” on 4th May 2024. Why in the News? Eta Aquariids meteor showers are active from April 16 and will peak on May 5 and 6. These meteor… Continue reading Eta Aquariids meteor showers
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.
Phishing Attacks in India
Source- This post on phishing is based on the article “India one of the key geographies affected by phishing attacks: Verizon” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2024. Why in the News? A report from Verizon Business has emphasized the rising incidence of phishing in India. Cybercriminals are resorting to new and sophisticated methods to… Continue reading Phishing Attacks in India
Video surveillance system and related threats
Source- This post on Threats of Video Surveillance systems is based on the article “Centre asks States to not procure CCTVs from suppliers with history of security, data breaches” published in “The Hindu” on 1st May 2024. Why in the news? Due to security concerns, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all states and… Continue reading Video surveillance system and related threats
Salmonella contamination in spices
Source-This post on Salmonella contamination in spices is based on the article “In 6 months, US rejected nearly one-third of MDH’s spice-related shipments” published in “The Business standard” on 30th March 2024. Why in the news? In last six months, U.S has rejected 31 per cent of all spice-related shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti (MDH)… Continue reading Salmonella contamination in spices
Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)
Source- This post on Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is based on the article What is TTS? The rare blood clot triggered by AstraZeneca’s Covid vaccine published in “Indian Today” on 30th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, concerns were raised over the rare side effects of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID vaccine. AstraZeneca has admitted that its… Continue reading Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS)
Network as a service (NaaS)
Source-This post on Network as a service (NaaS) is based on the article “Internet economy should embrace NaaS” published in “The Financial Express” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? India’s internet economy is rapidly advancing as more and more people connect through the digital bandwagon. Network-as-a-service (NaaS) offers the potential to enhance the everyday user… Continue reading Network as a service (NaaS)
Biohacking
Source-This post on Biohacking is based on the article “Biohacking and the race to become superhuman” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The latest trend in biohacking has garnered widespread attention online, particularly after Bryan Johnson, the founder of KernelCo and Blueprint, announced his annual investment of $2 million to… Continue reading Biohacking
Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food
Source-This post on Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food is based on the article “Liquid nitrogen can be used only to preserve food, stress food safety officials” published in “The Hindu” on 28th March 2024. Why in the News? The Food Safety department has issued an order on the use of liquid nitrogen used for preserving… Continue reading Liquid Nitrogen For Preserving Food
Antihistamines
Source-This post on Antihistamines is based on the article “What are antihistamines?” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? There has been an increase in the intake of antihistamines to treat health concerns. About Antihistamines 1. About Antihistamines: They are common drugs that can be purchased without a prescription. They are… Continue reading Antihistamines
Nephrotic Syndrome
Source- This post on Nephrotic Syndrome is based on the article “In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit” published in “The Hindu” on 26th March 2024. Why in the News? Researchers from Kerala have reported a series of cases from Malappuram district where the regular use of fairness creams has been linked to… Continue reading Nephrotic Syndrome
