News: NASA’s BioSentinel mission failed to detect growth in the yeast cells it carried to study the biological effects of deep-space radiation. About BioSentinel Mission BioSentinel Mission is the first biological spacecraft and long-duration biology experiment sent beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in 50 years. It is a six-unit (6U) CubeSat developed by NASA Ames… Continue reading BioSentinel Mission
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.
NVS-03 Satellite
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s indigenous satellite navigation capabilities. About NVS-03 Satellite NVS-03 is the 3rd satellite in ISRO’s second-generation navigation satellite series. Its predecessors, NVS-01 and NVS-02, carried the other two indigenous atomic clocks. Developed and… Continue reading NVS-03 Satellite
Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Srishti
News: The Indian Navy’s Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Srishti was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited on 27 October 2026. About Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Srishti The NGOPV Srishti is an indigenously designed and built vessel for the Indian Navy. It is the 5th vessel launched out of the 11 planned ships… Continue reading Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) Srishti
K9 Vajra-T
News: The Ministry of Defence has granted in-principle approval to procure over 300 additional K9 Vajra-T howitzers to modernise the Indian Army’s artillery. About K9 Vajra-T The K9 Vajra-T is India’s variant of South Korea’s K9 Thunder, a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer. A howitzer is an artillery weapon designed to fire explosive shells… Continue reading K9 Vajra-T
Rhodamine-B
News: Uttar Pradesh’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has issued guidelines to prevent the use of harmful industrial dyes in food such as Rhodamine-B and regulate the use of permitted food colours. About Rhodamine-B Rhodamine-B is a synthetic dye known for its bright pink colour. It serves as a colouring agent, producing red and… Continue reading Rhodamine-B
National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
News: Cabinet Secretary, Dr. T. V. Somanathan today chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. About National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) is India’s apex body for crisis command, response, and coordination during major natural or… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
Ariel and Umbriel
News: October 24 marks the discovery anniversary of Ariel and Umbriel, two major inner moons of Uranus, discovered in 1851. About Ariel and Umbriel Ariel and Umbriel are two of the major inner moons of Uranus, which had 29 officially recognised moons as of August 2026. Discovery: British astronomer William Lassell discovered both moons on… Continue reading Ariel and Umbriel
Molecular Machines
News: Researchers developed a corkscrew-shaped molecular machine that changes its states in response to the direction of electric current. About Molecular Machines Molecular machines, or nanomachines, are combinations of molecular components that produce mechanical movements (output) in response to specific stimuli (input). They convert energy into motion to perform specific tasks. Mechanism: Stimulus: Molecular machines… Continue reading Molecular Machines
Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL)
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences inaugurated the Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL). About Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) is an integrated facility that combines advanced atmospheric measurements, chemical analysis,… Continue reading Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL)
Professor Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Receive Oskar Klein Medal
News: Renowned Indian theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen has received the Oskar Klein Medal 2026, becoming the first Indian to win this international honour. About Oskar Klein Medal The Oskar Klein Medal is an international award that recognizes distinguished contributions to physics. Awarded by: The medal is awarded annually by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee… Continue reading Professor Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Receive Oskar Klein Medal
