Source: The post is based on the article “Pompe Disease:India’s first patient of this disease passes away” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? Nidhi Shirol, India’s first Pompe disease patient has passed away at the age of 24 years. What is Pompe Disease? Specifications Details What is it 1)… Continue reading Pompe Disease: India’s first patient of this disease passes away
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.
GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development
Source: The post is based on the article “GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development” published in “Indian Express” on 8th December 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at Google DeepMind have developed a new Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool called GNoME to discover new materials. What is GNoME? GNoME stands… Continue reading GNoME: Google DeepMind’s AI breakthrough could revolutionize chip, battery development
COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
Source– This post is based on the article “$777mn Pledged at RLM Forum to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases” published in “Emirati Times” on 3rd December 2023. Why in the News? The 2023 Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28 has secured over $777 million in pledges to address the growing challenge of neglected tropical diseases… Continue reading COP28 gets $777mn to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases
JT-60SA: World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor
Source– This post is based on the article “World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor opens in huge boost for ‘holy grail’ of clean energy” published in “The Independent” on 7th December 2023. Why in the News? JT-60SA, the world’s largest and most advanced nuclear fusion reactor started its official operations in Japan, marking a major milestone… Continue reading JT-60SA: World’s biggest nuclear fusion reactor
First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum
Source: The post is based on the article “First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum” published in “WHO” on 29th November 2023 Why in the News? The First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum was recently conducted. The objective of the forum was to develop a joint vision on strengthening clinical research capabilities. What are Clinical Trials?… Continue reading First WHO Global Clinical Trials Forum
GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google
Source: The post is based on the article “GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google” published in “The Hindu” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? Google has launched Project Gemini, its largest and most capable AI model. What is GEMINI? Specifications Details What is it It is a Multimodal AI and a Large Language… Continue reading GEMINI: AI Model developed by Google
Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Source: The post is based on the article “Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters” published in “Indian Express” on 7th December 2023 Why in the News? ISRO has successfully brought back the Propulsion Module (PM) of Chandrayaan-3 from a lunar orbit to an orbit around Earth after it completed its… Continue reading Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module retraces steps to Earth orbit: why it matters
Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Source– This post is based on the article “Mining for critical minerals: what is the auction process, and why is it important?” published in “The Indian Express” on 6th December 2023. Why in the News? In November 2023, Government started first ever critical minerals auction process for commercial mining by private sector. This is the… Continue reading Critical minerals: Auction and its importance
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Source– This post is based on the article “What is OpenAI Project Q*? AGI Superintelligence Explained” published in “Tech.Go” on 24th November 2023. Why in the News? This post discusses the various aspects of Artifical General intelligence and the related technological developments. What is Artificial General Intelligence? Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is defined as the… Continue reading Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Source– This post is based on the article “Understanding how the Global Positioning System (GPS) works” published in “The Hindu” on 5th December 2023. Why in the News? Global Positioning System (GPS), used for navigation, has had a revolutionary impact on our lives. From civilians to the military, from precision scientific studies to urban planning… Continue reading Global Positioning System (GPS)
