Source-This post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption? How does it secure information?” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores End-to-end encryption (E2E), detailing its operational mechanisms and examining implementation challenges and complexities. What is End-to-end encryption (E2E)? 1) Encryption serves as a method… Continue reading End-to-end encryption (E2E)
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.
Acid rain
Source-This post is based on the article “Acid rain has its origins in fossil fuels” published in “The Hindu” on 29th January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores the origins of acid rain, its impact on the environment, and the measures implemented to mitigate its effects. What is acid rain and how does… Continue reading Acid rain
Pandemic treaty and disease X
Source-This post on pandemic treaty has been created based on the article “The pandemic treaty can help the world brace for Disease X: WHO Director-General” published in “Down to Earth” on 24 January 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging its member nations to sign a pandemic treaty to strengthen… Continue reading Pandemic treaty and disease X
A New Alloy Developed That Can Act As Alternative Magnetic Refrigerant to Minimize GHGs
Source-This post on new alloy developed has been created based on the article “A new alloy developed can act as alternative magnetic refrigerant for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions” published in “PIB” on 25 January 2024. Why in The News? A team from N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science (an autonomous institute of the department… Continue reading A New Alloy Developed That Can Act As Alternative Magnetic Refrigerant to Minimize GHGs
Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology
Source-This post on Dynamic wireless charging technology has been based on the article “Induction charging on ‘golden quadrilateral’ can make travel between India’s metros cheap, easy” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 January 2024. Why in the news? Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology, The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is mulling over the… Continue reading Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology
Execution using Nitrogen Gas
Source-This post is based on the article “Why has Alabama executed a man using nitrogen gas?” published in “BBC” on 27th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the US state of Alabama used nitrogen gas to execute a man as directed by a federal appeals court. What is the Process? 1) Nitrogen gas execution… Continue reading Execution using Nitrogen Gas
Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
Source-This post is based on the article “Wadge Bank facing threat from hydrocarbon exploration” published in “Deccan Chronicle” on 20th Janauary 2024. Why in the News? Wadge Bank faces a potential threat as the Indian government considers offering three oil and gas blocks for exploration and development. The blocks designated for exploration coincide with the… Continue reading Wadge Bank Threatened by Hydrocarbon Exploration
Antibiotic Properties of Phytocannabinoids in 2024
Source: This post has been created based on the article “Jammu CSIR lab finds cannabis compound that has antibiotic effects” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd January. Why in The News? Antibiotic Properties of Phytocannabinoids, CSIR-IIIM Jammu researchers have found a compound, THCBD which has a potent antibiotic effect against Staphylococcus aureus bacterium. It is… Continue reading Antibiotic Properties of Phytocannabinoids in 2024
Havisure: India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine
Source-This post is based on the article “India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine launched in Hyderabad” published in “Deccan Herald” on 20th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has launched India’s first domestically developed Hepatitis A vaccine, named… Continue reading Havisure: India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine
Mpemba effect
Source-This post is based on the article “Mpemba effect: Heat up to cool down” published in “The Hindu” on 22nd January 2024. Why in the News? The Mpemba effect has recently captured the attention of scientists. After many experiments, we still don’t have a clear agreement, on what causes this puzzling phenomenon. What is Mpemba… Continue reading Mpemba effect
