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
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.
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
RoseTTAFold
Source-This post on RoseTTAFold has been created based on the article “The use of AI in drug development | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 20 May 2024. Why in News? The Introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like RoseTTAFold has greatly accelerated the process of drug development offering new possibilities for rapid advancements. About… Continue reading RoseTTAFold
First High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) Synchrotron Radiation facility in China
Source-This post on Disappearance of 6 Million Trees in India has been created based on the article “China inaugurates next-generation synchrotron, boasting world’s brightest X-rays” published in “The Times of India” on 17 May 2024. Why in News? China is about to complete its High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) facility in Huairou Science City in… Continue reading First High Energy Photon Source (HEPS) Synchrotron Radiation facility in China
NASA’s PREFIRE Polar Mission
Source-This post on NASA’s PREFIRE Polar Mission has been created based on the article “NASA’s new mission to study polar regions’ heat loss to launch on May 22” published in “Indian Express” on 17 May 2024. Why in News? NASA will soon launch 2 satellites under PREFIRE polar mission. PREFIRE stands for Polar Radiant Energy in… Continue reading NASA’s PREFIRE Polar Mission
West Nile Virus (WNV)
Source-This post on West Nile Virus (WNV) is based on the article “Kerala sounds warning on West Nile Virus; neighbouring States on guard” published in “The Hindu” on 17th May 2024. Why in the News? Kerala is facing its yearly struggle with several cases of West Nile Fever (WNF) reported in several districts of Kerala ahead of… Continue reading West Nile Virus (WNV)
