News: Eight Asiatic lions died and 17 others were infected during a recent outbreak of Babesia disease in Gujarat’s Gir forest. About Babesia Infection Babesia is a genus of microscopic protozoan parasites that infect the red blood cells of animals and humans, causing the disease known as babesiosis. Causative Organism: The disease is caused by… Continue reading Babesia Infection
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.
Blue Micromoon
News: A rare astronomical phenomenon will appear in the night sky, featuring a micromoon that will also be a blue moon. About Blue Micromoon A micromoon is a full or new moon that occurs when the moon is roughly at its farthest from Earth in its orbit. Why does it happen: The moon’s orbit around… Continue reading Blue Micromoon
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
News: A Department of Science & Technology (DST) task force has recommended a phased shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography for protecting sensitive data in critical sectors. About Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to a new generation of mathematical algorithms designed to protect digital data from being broken by future quantum computers. Aim: PQC aims… Continue reading Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC)
News: In a major step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway. About India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset. Dedicated route: The train will… Continue reading India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC)
Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform
News: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research developed the CLEAR platform for high-resolution protein mapping. About Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR): It is a novel spatial protein imaging platform that enables visualization and mapping of a large number of proteins within the same sample. Developed… Continue reading Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform
Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: I2I Connect
News: ICMR, under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, successfully organized “Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect. About Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: I2I Connect It is India’s largest biomedical and technology transfer facilitation event held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. Organized by: It has been organized by Indian… Continue reading Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: I2I Connect
Ferrocene
News: Researchers at IIT Madras and IISc Bengaluru synthesized a new carbon-free molecule that copies ferrocene’s unusual sandwich structure. About Ferrocene Ferrocene: It is an orange crystalline organometallic compound that has a unique sandwich-like molecular structure. Formula: Ferrocene has the chemical formula Fe(C₅H₅)₂. Structure: Ferrocene consists of an iron atom sandwiched between two flat carbon… Continue reading Ferrocene
Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
News: Short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 was successfully test-launched from Chandipur, Odisha, on May 22, 2026, under Strategic Forces Command. About Agni-1 Ballistic Missile Agni-1 is an indigenously developed, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM). The Agni missile series includes Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Agni-V, with Agni-V being the most advanced missile in the series. Origin:… Continue reading Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
News: DRDO successfully completed final development trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. About UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 ULPGM-V3 is the third variant of the indigenous drone-launched precision guided missile developed for modern drone warfare operations. Developed by: It has been developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad… Continue reading UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
Pregabalin and Schedule H1
News: The Union Health Ministry included Pregabalin under Schedule H1 of the Drugs Rules, 1945 after reports of misuse and illegal sale. About Pregabalin Pregabalin is a drug used for the treatment of chronic pain, neuropathies, fibromyalgia, and certain neurological conditions. Misuse of Pregabalin: Misuse Among Youth: Reports from certain States showed misuse and abuse… Continue reading Pregabalin and Schedule H1
