Source- This post is based on the article “Milli-second burst detected by AstroSat in new high magnetic field neutron star can help understand such stellar entities” published in “PIB” on 25th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently a study revealed that AstroSat (India’s first multi-wavelength space observatory) has detected intense sub-second X-ray bursts from… Continue reading Milli second burst detected by Astrosat
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.
National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal
Source: The post is based on the article “National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal” published in “PIB” on 22nd December 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Mines has launched the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR). What is the National Geoscience Data Repository Portal (NGDR)? Specifications Details What is it It is a… Continue reading National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal
China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
Source– This post is based on the article “China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security” published in “Reuters” on 22nd December 2023. Why in the News? China expanded its export ban by including technology for manufacturing rare earth magnets, in addition to the existing prohibition on technology for extracting and separating… Continue reading China bans export of rare earths processing tech over national security
People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs
Source– This post is based on the article “People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs, says Centre” published in “The Hindu” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? According to Ministry of Social Justice, people with blood disorders like thalassemia, haemophilia, and sickle cell disease are not eligible for job reservations… Continue reading People with blood disorders not eligible for reservation in jobs
Hydrogen cyanide found in Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus
Source: The post is based on the article “Hydrogen cyanide found in Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus” published in “PIB” on 15th December 2023 Why in the News? Based on data from NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, scientists have found Hydrogen Cyanide in the oceans of Saturn’s moon Enceladus. What have the scientists found on Saturn’s moon Enceladus?… Continue reading Hydrogen cyanide found in Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus
Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease
Source- This post is based on the article “Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease ” published in “DownToEarth” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently added ‘Noma’ to its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTD). What is Noma? 1) It is a severe gangrenous… Continue reading Noma added to WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Disease
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023
Source– This post is based on the article “PM addresses participants of Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently PM Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with the participants during the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023. What is Smart India Hackathon (SIH)?… Continue reading Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023
India’s First Winter Arctic Expedition
Source– This post is based on the article “RRI Bengaluru to participate in first winter Indian expedition to Arctic region” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023. Why in the News? India has launched its first winter expedition to arctic region. The team from Raman Research Institute(RRI) was chosen as the initial group of… Continue reading India’s First Winter Arctic Expedition
Emerging Threat: JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Discovered in Kerala
Source- This post is based on the article “A case of JN.1, a subvariant of COVID19, found in Kerala as part of the ongoing routine surveillance by INSACOG” published in “PIB” on 16th December 2023. Why in the News? Recently a case of the JN.1 subvariant of COVID-19 has been identified in Kerala during the… Continue reading Emerging Threat: JN.1 Subvariant of COVID-19 Discovered in Kerala
Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality
Source: The post is based on the article “Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality” published in “The Hindu” on 18th December 2023 Why in the News? The Fourth unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project (KAPP-4) in Gujarat has achieved criticality. What is Criticality? Criticality refers to the state where the chain reaction of nuclear fission… Continue reading Kakrapar-4 nuclear reactor attains criticality
