News: Japan is set to launch the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission to study Mars’s moons and bring back samples from Phobos. About Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) Mission MMX is a Japanese space mission to study the moons of Mars i.e. Phobos and Deimos and return a sample from Phobos to Earth. Led by: Japan Aerospace… Continue reading Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) 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.
India’s Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato
News: The development of nutrient-rich purple potato varieties in India highlights efforts to improve nutritional quality and address hidden hunger. About India’s Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato The Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Central Potato Research Institute (ICAR-CPRI) has developed three coloured potato varieties through biofortification. Kufri Neelkanth (2018) Kufri Manik (2021) Kufri Jamunia (2024) Aim: This type… Continue reading India’s Nutrient-Rich Purple Potato
Melanterite and Gypsum
News: Researchers identified two hydrous sulphate minerals, melanterite and gypsum, at sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile that resemble Martian environments. About Melanterite Melanterite is a hydrated iron sulphate. It is formed through the oxidative weathering and decomposition of primary iron sulfide minerals, most commonly pyrite (FeS₂) or its unstable polymorph marcasite. It is often… Continue reading Melanterite and Gypsum
Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) Programme
News: Researchers used a Raman spectrometer supported by the DST-Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) Programme to identify Mars-analogue minerals in Tamil Nadu and Chile. About Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) Programme The Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) programme is a flagship research and development programme to upgrade research and… Continue reading Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) Programme
GSAT-7C Satellite
News: The Ministry of Defence signed a ₹2,563-crore contract with NewSpace India Limited for the acquisition of GSAT-7C on October 15, 2026. About GSAT-7C Satellite GSAT-7C (Geosynchronous Satellite 7C) is a planned Indian military communication satellite designed to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s secure communication network. Developed by: The satellite is indigenously designed, developed and… Continue reading GSAT-7C Satellite
CT Scanners
News: The Technology Development Board has signed an agreement with Panacea Medical Technologies to develop and commercialise an indigenous 32-slice CT scanner. About CT Scanners A Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner uses X-rays and computer processing to produce detailed cross-sectional images of internal body structures. Working Mechanism The scanner takes X-ray pictures from multiple angles as it… Continue reading CT Scanners
Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service
News: The Indian government has directed telecom service providers (TSPs) in the country to mandatorily enable Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service. About Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed all telecom service providers to introduce the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service across all service areas from first November. Aim: It… Continue reading Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service
SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
News: The Chairperson of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 (2nd circular) of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). About SPARK 5.0 The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) 5.0 for 2026-27 is the… Continue reading SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027
News: The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027 concluded in New Delhi, with two winning teams selected to represent India at the global finale. About Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027 The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge is a UN-based global robotics championship organised by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Organised by: The… Continue reading Robotics for Good Youth Challenge India 2026–2027
Zn-air Batteries and TTT-DHTD Material
News: Scientists have developed TTT-DHTD, a metal-free material that performs nearly as well as platinum in zinc-air batteries. About Zinc-air (Zn-air) Batteries A zinc-air battery is a metal-air electrochemical cell that generates electricity by oxidizing zinc using oxygen from the surrounding air. Anode (Zinc): A porous mass of zinc particles saturated with an alkaline electrolyte… Continue reading Zn-air Batteries and TTT-DHTD Material
