Source: The post is based on the article “China imposes export curbs on graphite” published in “Financial Times” on 28th October 2023 Why in the News? China has imposed export controls on graphite. Why has China decided to impose an export curb on graphite? Aim: To protect China’s national security and controlling supplies of critical… Continue reading China imposes export curbs on graphite
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.
SC allows surrogacy, strikes down rule banning use of donor gametes
Source: The post is based on the article “‘SC allows surrogacy, strikes down rule banning use of donor gametes” published in “The Hindu” on 27th October 2023 Contents1 Why in the News?2 What was the case about?3 What did the Supreme Court ruled on this?4 What is Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser(MRKH)? Why in the News? The Supreme Court… Continue reading SC allows surrogacy, strikes down rule banning use of donor gametes
Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms” published in “PIB” on 27th October 2023 Why in the News? The Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with IIT (BHU) has launched Dark… Continue reading Centre launches ‘Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023’ to design & prototype innovative app or software that can detect dark patterns on e-Commerce platforms
Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working
Source: The post is based on the article “Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a SIM Card?3 What information does a SIM card store?4 What is eSIM? What is the News? Over the years, the… Continue reading Understanding the components of a SIM card, its functions and working
Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country
Source: The post is based on the article “Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country” published in “The Hindu” on 25th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 Which act allows the government to implement DNA and face matching systems at police stations?3 How is the government implementing DNA and… Continue reading Centre to introduce DNA, face matching systems at police stations across country
Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight
Source: The post is based on the article “Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight” published in “The Hindu” on 21st October 2023 What is the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has launched Gaganyaan’s first Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1). What is Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission-1(TV-D1)? Flight Test Vehicle Abort Mission… Continue reading Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO is set for first test flight
Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history” published in “Indian Express” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Marsquakes?3 Who detected Marsquakes on Mars?4 What caused Marsquakes on Mars according to the study? What is the News? Scientists have found out… Continue reading Scientists reveal source of most powerful marsquake in history
List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt
Source: The post is based on the article “List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt” published in “TOI” on 20th October 2023 What is the News? Parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Government of India to notify this disease under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. This… Continue reading List Niemann-Pick as rare disease, parents of young patients urge govt
Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study
Source: The post is based on the article “Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study” published in “The Hindu” on 20th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cervical Cancer?3 What are the key findings of the study on the cervical cancer survival rates?4 What are the factors… Continue reading Major regional disparity in overcoming cancer though survival rates are up: study
Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
Source: The post is based on the article “Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? Lao People’s Democratic Republic has eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF). Note: Lao PDR is now the second country after Bangladesh to eliminate… Continue reading Lao PDR becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis
