Source-This post on Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) is based on the article “DRDO completes flight tests of Very Short-Range Air Defence System” published in “India Today” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two flight tests of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System… Continue reading Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)
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.
Lancet study on Global Obesity rates
Source-This post on Lancet study on Global Obesity rates is based on the article “Obesity rates going up across the world: Lancet study” published in “The Hindu” on 29th February 2024. Why in the News? According to Lancet study on Global Obesity rates, the obesity rates among children and adolescents worldwide have increased four times… Continue reading Lancet study on Global Obesity rates
India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Source-This post on India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry is based on the article “PM Modi launches hydrogen-powered ferry: features, significance” published in “The Indian Express” on 1st March 2024. Why in the News? Prime Minster recently launched India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry. It was manufactured by the Cochin Shipyard… Continue reading India’s first indigenously developed hydrogen fuel cell ferry
Haemophilia A
Source-This post on Haemophilia A is based on the article “India conducted 1st human clinical trials for ‘haemophilia A’ gene therapy: Science and Technology minister” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, India has conducted the first human clinical trial of gene therapy for ‘haemophilia A’ at Christian… Continue reading Haemophilia A
Roen olmi mushroom
Source-This post on Roen olmi mushroom is based on the article “Turning mushrooms into gold? Goa researchers claim breakthrough in producing nanoparticles” published in “The Indian Express” on 28th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers in Goa have claimed to have synthesized gold nanoparticles from the Roen olmi mushroom. It is a wild mushroom… Continue reading Roen olmi mushroom
International Astronomical Union
Source-This post on International Astronomical Union is based on the article “3 new moons discovered around Uranus and Neptune will be named after Shakespeare characters and Greek goddesses” published in “LiveScience” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has confirmed the discovery of three unnamed moons. Among three, one… Continue reading International Astronomical Union
Gaganyaan mission: Astronauts’ Names & Current Status
Source-This post on Gaganyaan mission: Astronauts’ Names & Current Status is based on the article “PM Modi announces 4 astronauts for Gaganyaan: Current status of the mission” published in “The Indian Express” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? The PM recently unveiled the names of the four astronauts who will fly to low-Earth orbit… Continue reading Gaganyaan mission: Astronauts’ Names & Current Status
Genome India Project Completed
Source-This post on Genome India Project Completed is based on the article “‘10,000 genome’ project completed, says government” published in “The Hindu” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? The government recently announced the completion of sequencing 10,000 healthy genomes from various regions across the country, representing 99 different populations. The aim is to… Continue reading Genome India Project Completed
Large Language Models
Source– This post on Large Language Models is based on the article “What is an LLM, the backbone of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini?” published in “Indian Express” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Large language model serve as the backbone of Artificial Intelligence Chat boxes like ChatGPT and Gemini. What are Large… Continue reading Large Language Models
Calling Name Presentation (CNAP)
Source-This post on Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) is based on the article “Who’s calling? True caller faces Indian challenge” published in “Live Mint” on 27th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommended the introduction of the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) Supplementary Service in the telecom network. What… Continue reading Calling Name Presentation (CNAP)
