News: Amid surging pollution levels, the Delhi government, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur conducted two cloud-seeding trials to induce rain. About Cloud Seeding Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique designed to induce rainfall or snowfall by introducing particles into clouds that act as condensation or ice nuclei, encouraging precipitation. The… Continue reading Cloud Seeding
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.
Bhavani Island
News: The Andhra Pradesh tourism department had closed Bhavani Island due to repeated floods at the Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna River. About Bhavani Island Location: Bhavani Island is situated in the midst of the Krishna River, at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It is located at the upstream of Prakasam Barrage. It is considered as one… Continue reading Bhavani Island
GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
News: ISRO launched the Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) from Sriharikota using LVM3, successfully inserting it into geosynchronous transfer orbit. About GSAT-7R (CMS-03) GSAT-7R is an indigenously designed advanced communication satellite for the Indian Navy. Developed by: It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Operate by: It is operated by the Indian Navy.… Continue reading GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
Bordetella Holmesii
News: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh reported a sharp rise of pertussis-like infections by Bordetella holmesii in north India, based on 2019–2023 surveillance. About Bordetella Holmesii Bordetella holmesii is a Gram-negative coccobacillus, strictly aerobic and slow-growing organism. First identified: It was first identified as a distinct species in 1995. Diseases… Continue reading Bordetella Holmesii
Global Virus Network (GVN)
News: The Global Virus Network expanded by adding three Centers of Excellence in the Americas. About Global Virus Network (GVN) It is a coalition of leading virologists worldwide that advances understanding of how viruses cause disease and develops drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death. No single institution has expertise in all viral areas.… Continue reading Global Virus Network (GVN)
Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station
News– China launched its Shenzhou-21 mission, carrying a new crew—including its youngest astronaut—to the Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Launch Centre. About the Shenzhou-21 Mission Mission Duration: The crew will stay in orbit for six months, taking over operations from the Shenzhou-20 team. Scientific Objective: Notably, this… Continue reading Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station
Intrusion Detection System
News: The Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced an Intrusion Detection System across its network to protect elephants and support uninterrupted train operations in forested and high-risk wildlife areas. About Intrusion Detection System to Protect Elephants The Intrusion Detection System or IDS is a method to avert train-elephant collision. Developed by: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) –… Continue reading Intrusion Detection System
CMS-03 Satellite
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch military communications satellite CMS-03 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. About CMS-03 Satellite CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite that will provide services over a wide oceanic region including the Indian landmass. It is also known as GSAT-7R. Launched by: Launch Vehicle Mark 3 (LVM3) The… Continue reading CMS-03 Satellite
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
News– The Government of India has announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2025. It includes 24 individual and one team award. About Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Modelled on the Padma Awards, it is among the highest scientific recognitions in India, honouring excellence in science, technology, and innovation. Objective: To celebrate and acknowledge outstanding contributions by scientists,… Continue reading Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
Zombie Deer Disease
News: Health officials in Florida have confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as “Zombie Deer Disease.” About Zombie Deer Disease It is a fatal neurological illness of cervids caused by abnormal prion proteins that damage the brain and nervous system. Other name: It is also known as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Cause: It… Continue reading Zombie Deer Disease
