Source- This post on Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) is based on the article “Scientists spin diamonds at a billion RPM to test the limits of physics” published in The Hindu on 3rd October 2024. Why in News? Researchers at Purdue University managed to levitate nanodiamonds in a vacuum and spin them at ultra-high speeds. This experiment opens doors for… Continue reading Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs)
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.
Sarco Suicide Pod
Source: The post on What is Sarco, a suicide pod under legal scrutiny in Switzerland after US woman’s death is based on the article “What is Sarco, a suicide pod under legal scrutiny in Switzerland after US woman’s death” published in “Indian Express” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Switzerland police arrested four individuals linked… Continue reading Sarco Suicide Pod
European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Source: The post on European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) is based on the article “As CERN turns 70, it searches for ways to finance the next big thing” published in “Business Standard” on 29th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN celebrated its 70th anniversary. About the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) 1. About: The European… Continue reading European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
Neutrino fog
Source: The post on Neutrino fog is based on the article “Not just nothing, dark matter quests close in on dire ‘neutrino fog” published in “The Hindu” on 30th september 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment highlighted that as they advance the search for dark matter the challenge of neutrino fog has becomes more… Continue reading Neutrino fog
Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Unit-7 Reaches Criticality
Source – This post on Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Unit-7 Reaches Criticality is based on the article “Milestone Achieved Rajasthan Atomic Power Project- Unit-7 Reaches Criticality” published in PIB on 30th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Unit-7 of the Rajasthan Atomic Power Project-7 & 8 (RAPP-7&8, 700 MW each) reached criticality, marking the start of… Continue reading Rajasthan Atomic Power Project Unit-7 Reaches Criticality
Radio Jet and Interstellar Gas
Source – This post on Radio Jet and Interstellar Gas is based on the article “IIA finds proof of interaction between radio jet, interstellar gas” published in The Hindu on 28th September 2024. Why in News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found evidence of an interaction between a radio jet emitted from a special kind of… Continue reading Radio Jet and Interstellar Gas
PARAM Rudra Supercomputer
Source – This post on PARAM Rudra Supercomputer is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated PARAM Rudra Supercomputer at S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS)” published in PIB on 28th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated PARAM Rudra Supercomputer at S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic… Continue reading PARAM Rudra Supercomputer
Nanostructure Assembly
Source – This post on Nanostructure Assembly is based on the article “Control over Assembling Nanostructures can help Create New Materials useful for Biomedicine, Electronics” published in PIB on 28th September 2024. Why in News? Researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru explored the… Continue reading Nanostructure Assembly
Infrasound
Source – This post on Infrasound is based on the article “Elephants Communicate With Infrasound at a Frequency So Low That Humans Can’t Hear It” published in Twisted Sifter on 27th September 2024. Why in News? In a recent study, it was found that animals do communicate using infrasound. About Infrasound Aspects Description About 1. Infrasound refers… Continue reading Infrasound
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Source- This post on “Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)” is based on the article “CSIR a National Treasure for All of Us” published in the PIB on 27th August. Why in News? The 83rd Foundation Day ceremony of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was recently held at NASC Complex, Pusa. About… Continue reading Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
