Source: The post is based on the article “Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is JioSpaceFiber?3 How is JioSpaceFiber different from Starlink?4 What is Satellite Internet? Why in the News? Reliance Jio has successfully demonstrated JioSpaceFiber at the… Continue reading Reliance Jio demonstrates its satellite-based gigabit internet in India
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.
What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?” published in “Indian Express” on 1st November 2023 Why in the News? Multiple opposition leaders and a few journalists have reported receiving a notification from Apple about “state-sponsored attackers” remotely trying to compromise… Continue reading What is Lockdown Mode and why does Apple recommend it after “state-sponsored attackers” alert?
Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator
Source: The post is based on the article “Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator published in “TOI” on 31st October 2023 Why in the News? Researchers have activated the world’s smallest particle accelerator called Nanophotonic electron accelerator(NEA). What are Particle Accelerators? A particle accelerator is a machine that accelerates elementary particles, such as electrons… Continue reading Researchers activate world’s tiniest coin-sized particle accelerator
The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
Source: The post is based on the article “The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact” published in “The Hindu” on 31st October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Photocopying?3 How does Xerography work?4 How did xerography change the world? Why in the News? Photocopying technology has revolutionized the way we… Continue reading The act of photocopying: its origins, working and wide-ranging impact
India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
Source: The post is based on the article “India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations” published in “Economic Times” on 30th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What is Reference Fuel?3 Who has indigenously produced Reference Fuel?4 What are the benefits of using Reference Fuel? Why in the News? India has… Continue reading India begins producing ‘reference’ fuel, joins select league of nations
What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison” published in “TOI” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? An agricultural scientist in Maharashtra has used Thallium to poison her in-laws. What is Thallium? Specification Details Discovered by Sir William Crookes in 1861 Characteristics (1)It does… Continue reading What is Thallium and why murderers use this poison
India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary
Source: The post is based on the article “India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary” published in “PIB” on 30th October 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary has said that India has the potential to lead in 6G standardization by… Continue reading India can steer 6G standardization & become a global exporter of such technologies: DST Secretary
Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
Source: The post is based on the article “Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? A study has been released titled “Cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment needs in Mizoram, India: evidence from 18 years trends (2003–2020)’’. What are the key findings… Continue reading Mizoram has highest cancer incidence rate in India, finds study
Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’
Source: The post is based on the article “Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What are Dark Patterns?3 What are Dark Pattern practices used by Airlines?4 What are the Parliamentary Committee recommendations on ticket prices of Airlines? Why in the News? The Consumer… Continue reading Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’
What is a ghost particle?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is a ghost particle?” published in “The Hindu” on 28th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What are Ghost Particles or Neutrinos?3 How Do Scientists detect Ghost Particles or Neutrinos? 4 Why Does the Detection of Neutrinos Matter? Why in the News? China is building the… Continue reading What is a ghost particle?
