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
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 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?
China imposes export curbs on graphite
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
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
