Source- This post on Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) is based on the article “Bharatiya Anthariksh Station (BAS): Our own Space Station for Scientific research to be established with the launch of its first module in 2028” published in PIB on 19th September 2024. Why in News? The Union Cabinet has approved an expansion of India’s Gaganyaan Programme to… Continue reading Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS)
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.
Cellulitis Disease
Source- This post on Cellulitis Disease is based on the article “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches ‘SUBHADRA’ – the largest women-centric scheme in Bhubaneswar, Odisha” published in PIB on 18th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, Cellulitis has now become widespread in the erstwhile Karimnagar district. About Cellulitis Disease 1. About: Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin… Continue reading Cellulitis Disease
Pager and how it works
Source- This post on Pager and how it works is based on the article “What is a pager?” published in Indian Express on 18th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a series of pager explosions across Lebanon killed at least eight people and injured 2,750 others. Hezbollah reported that the pagers used by their personnel exploded mysteriously. About… Continue reading Pager and how it works
Siddha Drugs
Source- This post on Impact of Siddha Drugs in Lowering Anaemia in Adolescent Girls is based on the article “‘Siddha’ drugs combination lowers anaemia in adolescent girls, says study” published in Economic Times on 17th September 2024. Why in News? Recently, a study was conducted under the Public Health Initiative aimed to mainstream the use of Siddha… Continue reading Siddha Drugs
Lancet Report on Antibiotics Overuse
Source- This post on Lancet Report on Antibiotics Overuse is based on the article “Lancet alert on popping antibiotics: One-third of India’s 30 lakh sepsis deaths linked to antimicrobial resistance” published in Indian Express on 17th September 2024. Why in News? According to a recent Lancet study, 60% of the 29.9 lakh sepsis deaths in India in 2019 were… Continue reading Lancet Report on Antibiotics Overuse
AM, FM and Signal Modulation
Source- This post on AM, FM and Signal Modulation is based on the article “AM, FM and Signal Modulation” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? AM (Amplitude Modulation) and FM (Frequency Modulation) are two fundamental techniques used in electronic communication to transmit information over radio waves. What is Amplitude Modulation… Continue reading AM, FM and Signal Modulation
Typhoon Yagi
Source- This post on Typhoon Yagi is based on the article “Behind Typhoon Yagi becoming the most powerful storm in Asia this year” published in Indian Express on 16th September 2024. Why in News? Typhoon Yagi, has emerged as the strongest tropical cyclone in Asia this year and the second most powerful globally after Hurricane… Continue reading Typhoon Yagi
IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform
Source: This post on IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform has been created based on the article “IISc proposes ‘human brain’ inspired computing platform to boost speeds, energy efficiency of AI tools”, published in Indian express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have created a revolutionary computing… Continue reading IISc Develops Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform
Helium and its use in rockets
Source: This post on Helium and its use in rockets has been created based on the article “What is helium and why is it used in rockets?”, published in Indian Express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? The SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission was recently delayed due to helium-related problems with ground equipment. About Helium 1. Helium is… Continue reading Helium and its use in rockets
OpenAI o1
Source: This post on OpenAI o1 has been created based on the article “What is OpenAI o1, an AI model that ‘thinks’ before it answers?”, published in Indian express on 14th Sep 2024. Why in news? OpenAI has introduced a new AI model called OpenAI o1 as part of its “Project Strawberry.” About OpenAI o1 1. About:… Continue reading OpenAI o1
