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
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.
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
India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu
Source: The post is based on the article “India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu” published in “The Hindu” on 19th October 2023 What is the News? The Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) case has been reported for the first time in India in Tamil Nadu. What is Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV)? Tilapia parvovirus (TiPV) is a… Continue reading India’s first tilapia parvovirus reported in Tamil Nadu
New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve
Source: The post is based on the article “New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve” published in “Down To Earth” on 19th October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of this law proposed by scientists?3 What are the three types of functions in nature according to the… Continue reading New evolutionary law explains how living beings, minerals & species evolve
NHAI Upgrades ATMS Standards for Enhanced Road Safety and Digital Enforcement
Source: The post is based on the article “NHAI Upgrades ATMS Standards for Enhanced Road Safety and Digital Enforcement” published in “PIB” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has released the Advanced Traffic Management System(ATMS) Standards and Specifications 2023 to improve road safety and reduce incident response… Continue reading NHAI Upgrades ATMS Standards for Enhanced Road Safety and Digital Enforcement
PM ‘directs’ ISRO to land man on moon by 2040, work towards interplanetary missions
Source: The post is based on the article “PM ‘directs’ ISRO to land man on moon by 2040, work towards interplanetary missions” published in “The Hindu” on 18th October 2023 What is the News? The Prime Minister chaired the meeting to assess the progress of the Gaganyaan mission and outline the future of Indian space… Continue reading PM ‘directs’ ISRO to land man on moon by 2040, work towards interplanetary missions
