Source: The post is based on the article “Let there be light” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The Nobel Prize in Physics 2023 has been awarded to Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L’Huillier for experimental methods that generate attosecond pulses of light for the study of electron… Continue reading Let there be light
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.
2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs
Source: The post is based on the article “2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs” published in “The Hindu” on 5th October 2023 What is the News? The 2023 Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus and Alexei I.… Continue reading 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Three share prize for discovery of quantum dots, now used in LEDs
Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for
Source: The post is based on the article “Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for” published in “Indian Express” on 3rd October 2023 Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Electrons?3 Why is it difficult to capture electrons?4 What is attosecond?5 What did the three Nobel Prize winners in… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2023: What the three scientists have been awarded for
WHO approves use of malaria vaccine with adjuvant tech
Source: The post is based on the article “WHO approves use of malaria vaccine with adjuvant tech” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd October 2023. What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a new vaccine named R21/Matrix-M for the prevention of malaria in children. What is R21/Matrix-M Vaccine? R21/Matrix-M is a… Continue reading WHO approves use of malaria vaccine with adjuvant tech
Medicine Nobel 2023 goes to duo who paved the way for mRNA COVID vaccines
Source: The post is based on the article “Medicine Nobel 2023 goes to duo who paved the way for mRNA COVID vaccines” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd October 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are mRNA vaccines?3 What work did Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman do for mRNA vaccines?4 What is the potential… Continue reading Medicine Nobel 2023 goes to duo who paved the way for mRNA COVID vaccines
Union Minister launches the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Public Grievance portal and Automated Analysis in Tree Dashboard portal of DARPG
Source: The post is based on the article “Union Minister launches the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Public Grievance portal and Automated Analysis in Tree Dashboard portal of DARPG” published in “PIB” on 30th September 2023. What is the News? The Union Minister of State for Personnel has launched the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System… Continue reading Union Minister launches the Intelligent Grievance Monitoring System (IGMS) 2.0 Public Grievance portal and Automated Analysis in Tree Dashboard portal of DARPG
What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
Source: The post is based on the article “What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Geospatial Intelligence?3 What are the applications of Geospatial Intelligence?4 What is the significance of Geospatial Intelligence in today’s… Continue reading What is geospatial intelligence? A geographer explains the powerful melding of maps and data
Assam Promotes Pipe Composting: A Unique Way Of Converting Biodegradable Waste Into Manure in Two Months
Source: The post is based on the article “Assam Promotes Pipe Composting: A Unique Way Of Converting Biodegradable Waste Into Manure in Two Months” published in “PIB” on 29th September 2023. What is the News? Assam is actively promoting Pipe Composting among its rural communities during the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. What is Pipe… Continue reading Assam Promotes Pipe Composting: A Unique Way Of Converting Biodegradable Waste Into Manure in Two Months
Inside the digital world of cookies
Source: The post is based on the article “Inside the digital world of cookies” published in “The Hindu” on 29th September 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Cookies?3 What are the different types of Cookies?4 What are the various uses of cookies? 5 What are the challenges associated with cookies? What is the News?… Continue reading Inside the digital world of cookies
Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation
Source: The post is based on the article “Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation” published in “The Hindu” on 26th September 2023. What is the News? Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has published a study on salt intake among Indians in the journal Nature. What are the key findings of the study? Source:… Continue reading Indians eat more salt than WHO recommendation
