Source– This post on Gaia BH3 is based on the article “Astronomers spot a massive ‘sleeping giant’ black hole less than 2,000 light-years from Earth” published in “CNN” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Astronomers have discovered a massive black hole named Gaia BH3. About Gaia BH3 1. BH3 is a dormant black hole… Continue reading Gaia BH3
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.
Long period average rainfall
Source-This post on Long period average rainfall is based on the article “Monsoon to be ‘above normal’, predicts IMD” published in “Hindustan Times” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that India will have an ‘above normal’ monsoon season with 106% of the long-period average. About Long period average rainfall 1.… Continue reading Long period average rainfall
Hydrocarbon extraction
Source- This post on Hydrocarbon extraction is based on the article “How does hydrocarbon extraction happen?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Hydrocarbons have been the foundational elements of crucial energy resources around the globe. What is hydrocarbon and where are they located? 1. A hydrocarbon is an organic… Continue reading Hydrocarbon extraction
Exo-Atmospheric Interception
Source- This post on Exo-Atmospheric Interception is based on the article “Iran-Israel crisis: Tel Aviv claims air-defence system stopped ‘99% of missiles’. What is Exo-Atmospheric Interception?” published in “Live Mint” on 14th April 2024. Why in the News? As tensions between Iran and Israel intensified, a video went viral on social media depicting an Exo-atmospheric… Continue reading Exo-Atmospheric Interception
Volcanic Vortex Rings
Source-This post on Volcanic Vortex Rings is based on the article “A Sicilian volcano is blowing smoke rings in the sky. What are volcanic vortex rings?” published in “Indian Express” on 12th April 2024. Why in the News? Mount Etna has been producing a volcanic vortex ring which has captivated scientists. About volcanic vortex ring… Continue reading Volcanic Vortex Rings
Doxxing
Source– This post Doxxing is based on the article “What is doxxing and what measures can you take if it happens to you?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th April 2024. Why in the News? Recently, there has been a rise in cases of doxxing. About doxxing 1. Doxxing is a form of online harassment… Continue reading Doxxing
PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)- ISRO’s Zero Debris Milestone
Source: This post on PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM) has been created based on the article “ISRO’s ‘zero orbital debris’ milestone” published in “The Hindu” on 12 April 2024. Why in the news? ISRO’s PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission successfully deployed the XPoSat satellite and converted the PSLV’s last stage into the POEM-3 module, leaving no debris in… Continue reading PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)- ISRO’s Zero Debris Milestone
Coordinated Lunar Time
Source-This post on Coordinated Lunar Time has been created based on the article “How and why US wants to establish a time standard for the Moon” published in “The Indian Express” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? US government has asked NASA to develop a time system for the Moon to ensure that… Continue reading Coordinated Lunar Time
God Particle
Source-This post on God Particle has been created based on the article “Physicist Peter Higgs passes away: What is the ‘God particle’, which he theorised in 1960s?” published in “The Indian Express” on 11 April 2024. Why in the news? Nobel prize-winner Physicist Peter Higgs, known for proposing the Higgs boson or the God particle,… Continue reading God Particle
Functioning of Mosquito bat
Source– This post on Functioning of Mosquito Bat is based on the article “Understanding the science behind the functioning of a mosquito bat” published in “The Hindu” on 9th April 2024. Why in the News? The following article explains the functioning of mosquito bats. How Mosquito bat works 1. Structure and Function: There are three metal… Continue reading Functioning of Mosquito bat
