Source: The post is based on the article “Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?” published in “The Hindu” on 17th November 2023 Why in the News? The United States(US) has approved the world’s first vaccine for chikungunya named Ixchiq. What is Chikungunya? Specifications Details What is it Mosquito borne Viral Disease Caused… Continue reading Ixchiq: How was the first vaccine for chikungunya approved?
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.
Saturn’s rings disappearing!
Source– This post “Saturn’s rings disappearing!” is based on the article “Will Saturn’s rings really ‘disappear’ by 2025? An astronomer explains” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023. Why in the News? Saturn’s rings will not disappear permanently by 2025. Although they will become almost invisible from Earth during that time, it is a… Continue reading Saturn’s rings disappearing!
Four Fundamental Forces of the Universe
Source– This post “Four Fundamental Forces of the Universe ” is based on the article “How many forces are there in nature, really? | Explained” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023. Why in the News? Recently an assistant professor of theoretical physics at the Centre for High Energy Physics in the Indian Institute… Continue reading Four Fundamental Forces of the Universe
9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana
Source: The post is based on the article “9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana” published in “PIB” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? The 9th edition of the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 will be held at Faridabad, Haryana. What is the India International Science… Continue reading 9th India International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 to be held at Faridabad, Haryana
Igla-S Missile: Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India
Source: The post is based on the article “Igla-S Missile: Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India” published in “TOI” on 16th November 2023 Why in the News? Russia has signed a deal to provide Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India and authorized the local production of Igla-S under license. What is Igla-S? Specifications Details… Continue reading Igla-S Missile: Russia to supply Igla-S anti-aircraft missiles to India
Green Alga(P. salinarum)-Spotted first time in India
Source– This post “Green Alga(P. salinarum)-Spotted first time in India” is based on the article “Inspire Faculty fellow decodes molecular mechanism behind intriguing green alga surviving in extreme conditions like saline-soda lakes” published in “PIB” on 14 November 2023. Why in the News? A young researcher has divulged the secret of how one of the… Continue reading Green Alga(P. salinarum)-Spotted first time in India
Electric Batteries: How does an electric battery work and what are the different types?
Source: The post is based on the article “Electric Batteries: How does an electric battery work and what are the different types?” published in “The Hindu” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? Electric Batteries have increased the penetration of motorisation and the lack of wires in our lives. What are Electric Batteries? Specifications … Continue reading Electric Batteries: How does an electric battery work and what are the different types?
State of Application Security Report: Digital infra gaps drive surge in cyberattacks in India
Source: The post is based on the article “State of Application Security Report: Digital infra gaps drive surge in cyberattacks in India” published in “Business Standard” on 15th November 2023 Why in the News? According to the State of Application Security Report, India has witnessed a 70% rise in cyberattacks in the third quarter (Q3)… Continue reading State of Application Security Report: Digital infra gaps drive surge in cyberattacks in India
Concept of White Hole: Universe may have resulted out of a ‘Big Bounce’
Source: The post is based on the article “Concept of White Hole: Universe may have resulted out of a Big Bounce” published in “The Hindu” on 14th November 2023 Why in the News? Carlo Rovelli has written a book called White Holes: Inside the Horizon. In this book, he explains the theoretical existence of white… Continue reading Concept of White Hole: Universe may have resulted out of a ‘Big Bounce’
NDMA’s Emergency Alert System Failed
Source– This post ” NDMA’s Emergency Alert System Failed” is based on the article “ Tremors reveal gaps in emergency alert system” published in the “The Hindu” 10th November 2023. Why in the News? The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)’s Cell Broadcast Alert System failed to alert the tremors hit Delhi and surrounding areas last… Continue reading NDMA’s Emergency Alert System Failed
