News: A powerful new supercomputer is being developed that will place Essex at the centre of the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. About Supercomputers Supercomputers are the most powerful computers in the world. They solve very large, complex, and calculation-heavy problems that normal computers cannot handle. A supercomputer is more like a giant data center… Continue reading Supercomputers
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.
Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs)
News: Astronomers have discovered celestial events more powerful than gamma-ray bursts, known as extreme nuclear transients (ENTs). About Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are the most powerful energy blasts known in the universe. These transients are objects whose brightness changes rapidly and are fueled by material from a massive star torn apart by… Continue reading Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs)
NE-SPARKS Initiative
News: Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia interacted virtually with NE-SPARKS student visitors to ISRO HQ. About NE-SPARKS Initiative NE-SPARKS It is North East Students’ Programme for Awareness, Reach, and Knowledge on Space (NE-SPARKS). Launched by It is a flagship initiative supported by the Ministry of Development of North-East Region (MDoNER ) in collaboration with 8… Continue reading NE-SPARKS Initiative
Air Defence RADARS
News: The Army began procuring advanced air-defence radars to plug border gaps, four months after Operation Sindoor, when hundreds of Pakistani UAVs breached Indian airspace. About Air Defence RADARS Radar is the acronym for Radio Detection And Ranging. It is a specialized electronic system that uses radio waves to determine the direction, distance (using time… Continue reading Air Defence RADARS
Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
News: A new study found waning immunity to Japanese encephalitis virus may predispose individuals to more severe dengue, highlighting timing of JE vaccine boosters. About Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and a major cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. It belongs to the same genus as dengue, Zika, yellow… Continue reading Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs)
News: On September 10, 2025, ISRO, NSIL, IN-SPACe, and HAL signed India’s 100th technology transfer agreement to enable HAL to independently produce Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). About ISRO Signed 100th Technology Transfer with HAL for SSLV Production The agreement, facilitated by IN-SPACe, formalizes SSLV technology transfer from ISRO to HAL over 24 months, with… Continue reading Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs)
EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine
News: The Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) announced that the EnteroMix cancer vaccine is now ready for clinical use. About EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine The EnteroMix cancer vaccine was developed by the National Medical Research Radiology Centre (NMRRC), which operates under the Ministry of Health of Russia. EnteroMix cancer vaccine is built on mRNA… Continue reading EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine
Blood Moon
News: A rare Blood Moon appeared on September 7, 2025, longest since 2022, widely visible across Asia and Europe. About Blood Moon A Blood Moon is the red glow of the Moon during a total lunar eclipse. It occurs at the full moon phase when Earth’s shadow covers the Moon. Occurring mechanism The Sun, Earth,… Continue reading Blood Moon
Protein Language Model (pLM)
News: Recently, researchers have tried to shed light on the inner workings of the language models that predict the structure and function of proteins by using Protein Language Model (pLM). About Protein Language Model (pLM) A Protein Language Model (pLM) is a special type of artificial intelligence program designed to study proteins. It works like… Continue reading Protein Language Model (pLM)
Functional Genomics
News: Personalised medicine customises cancer treatment based on genes, but tests can be unclear. Functional genomics helps understand genes better and guide treatment. It is slowly spreading in Africa despite high costs and limited resources. About Functional Genomics Functional genomics is the study of the physiological and biochemical effects of gene functions and interactions, emphasising… Continue reading Functional Genomics
