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
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.
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
Pump Storage Projects(PSP): Coal Ministry to Embark on Developing Pump Storage Projects in de-Coaled Mines
Source: The post is based on the article “Pump Storage Projects(PSP): Coal Ministry to Embark on Developing Pump Storage Projects in de-Coaled Mines” published in “PIB” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? The Ministry of Coal is working on a plan to develop Pump Storage Projects(PSP) in de-coaled coal mines. What are Pump… Continue reading Pump Storage Projects(PSP): Coal Ministry to Embark on Developing Pump Storage Projects in de-Coaled Mines
Auroras: Ladakh observatories spot red aurora
Source: The post is based on the article “Auroras: Ladakh observatories spot red aurora” published in “Indian Express” on 11th November 2023 Why in the News? The Hanle and Merak observatories in Ladakh have captured images of an intense red aurora. What are Auroras? Specifications Details Definition Auroras are patterns of bright lights in the… Continue reading Auroras: Ladakh observatories spot red aurora
MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?
Source: The post is based on the article “MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?” published in “Indian Express” on 10th November 2023 Why in the News? MiG-21 fighter jets of the No. 4 squadron ‘OORIALS’ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) flew one last time over Uttarlai in… Continue reading MiG-21 fighter jets: How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out?
Kawah Ijen Crater Lake
Source: This post “Kawah Ijen Crater Lake” is based on the article “Acid cauldron on Earth: World’s largest acidic lake looks spooky from space” published in “India Today” on 2nd November 2023. Why in the News? The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, which provides optical images of Earth’s surface, captured the stunning images of this Lake and… Continue reading Kawah Ijen Crater Lake
India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare” published in “Indian Express” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? The recent analysis of the National Family Health Survey(NFHS) data has revealed substantial disparities in the prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and control of hypertension within Indian states and… Continue reading India’s hypertension map: How different states, regions fare
Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space
Source: The post is based on the article “Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space” published in “The Hindu” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? India’s Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) is an ambitious initiative aimed at exploring and harnessing the immense potential of the ocean’s depths. What is the Deep… Continue reading Deep Ocean Mission: a challenge harder than going to space
Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem
Source: The post is based on the article “Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem” published in “Hindu Businessline” on 8th November 2023 Why in the News? Researchers at the Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) have developed a method for detecting all life forms in an… Continue reading Environmental DNA: A novel method to detect all life forms in an ecosystem
