Source– This post on GPS spoofing is based on the article “Israel used GPS spoofing against Iran: Did US do it to India in Kargil war?” published in “The Business Standard” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? Israel reportedly used GPS spoofing against Iran’s missile targeting teams by jamming Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation signals.… Continue reading GPS spoofing
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.
Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission
Source– This post on Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission is based on the article “NASA says its futuristic Dragonfly mission will launch in 2028” published in “Indian Express” on 19th April 2024. Why in the News? NASA has confirmed its Dragonfly rotorcraft mission to Saturn’s organic-rich moon Titan. About Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission 1. It is a “dual quadcopter” designed to… Continue reading Dragonfly Rotorcraft mission
Trachyons
Source– This post on Trachyons is based on the article “The universe may be dominated by particles that break causality and move faster than light, new paper suggests” published in “Live Science” on 18th April 2024. Why in the News? Physicists have recently proposed the radical idea that our universe is dominated by tachyons, a… Continue reading Trachyons
How a beam of sunlight was directed on Lord Ram’s forehead in Ayodhya temple
Source– This post on How a beam of sunlight was directed on Lord Ram’s forehead in Ayodhya temple is based on the article “How a beam of sunlight was directed on Lord Ram’s forehead in Ayodhya temple” published in “The Indian express” on 16th April 2024. Why in the News? A three-minute-long Surya Tilak ceremony was performed… Continue reading How a beam of sunlight was directed on Lord Ram’s forehead in Ayodhya temple
Gaia BH3
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
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
