News- The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited to procure the tracked version of the Nag Missile System (NAMIS), an anti-tank weapon platform. About Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS) It is an advanced anti-tank weapon system designed as a mobile platform to launch Nag anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). Developed… Continue reading Nag Anti-Tank Missile System (NAMIS)
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.
GAIA Mission
News- The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially decommissioned its Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics (GAIA) mission after more than a decade of operation. About GAIA Mission It aimed to create the largest and most precise 3D map of the Milky Way by surveying about 1% of its 100 billion stars. It was launched in… Continue reading GAIA Mission
Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
News- India recently conducted a successful flight test of the Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from a defense test facility off the Odisha coast. About Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile It is an indigenously developed weapon system by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This quick-reaction missile is capable of neutralising various aerial… Continue reading Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
India BioEconomy Report 2025
News-The India BioEconomy Report 2025 has estimated India’s bioeconomy to be valued at over $165 billion, contributing more than 4.2% of the country’s GDP. About India BioEconomy Report It is an annual publication by the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC that tracks the growth and performance of India’s bioeconomy The bioeconomy involves the industrial utilization… Continue reading India BioEconomy Report 2025
Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000
News– Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) has challenged the government’s use of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) to moderate and order the removal of content on social media. Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000. About Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 It is India’s primary legislation governing cyber activities, electronic transactions, and… Continue reading Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000
End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME)
News: The discovery of a plant refuge from the End-Permian mass extinction in China is significant because it challenges the long-held belief that the “Great Dying” was equally catastrophic for all life forms. End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME). About End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME) The End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME) is considered the largest mass extinction event in… Continue reading End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME)
Miller-Urey Experiment
News: The study on “microlightning” in water droplets is in the news because it offers a new perspective on the long-debated origins of life on Earth. Miller-Urey Experiment. About Miller-Urey Experiment The Miller-Urey experiment was conducted in 1953 by Stanley Miller under the supervision of Harold C. Urey at the University of Chicago. Purpose: To… Continue reading Miller-Urey Experiment
AIKosha
News: The Central Government took a significant step under its IndiaAI Mission by launching AIKosha along with an AI Compute Portal. About AIKosha AIKosha is a secured platform designed to provide a comprehensive repository of datasets, models, and use cases to facilitate AI research and innovation in India. Aim: It aims to provide accessible AI… Continue reading AIKosha
Viatina-19
News: Viatina-19 cow has made headlines worldwide as the most expensive cow ever sold. This sale made her the world’s most expensive cattle, as per the Guinness World Record. About Viatina-19 Viatina-19 belongs to the Nelore breed, also known as Ongole. It originated in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India and was first introduced to Brazil in the… Continue reading Viatina-19
Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris
News: A 500-kg metal object, believed to be space debris, crashed in Kenya, sparking concerns about accountability and legal gaps in space governance. Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris About Space Debris Space debris refers to defunct, non-functional objects in Earth’s orbit, including fragments of old satellites, spent rocket stages, and collision remnants.… Continue reading Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris
