News: Researchers from the Broad Institute recently reported a new gene-editing strategy called Prime Editing–Mediated Readthrough of Premature Termination Codons (PERT) that may enable a single treatment to address many genetic diseases caused by nonsense mutations. About Prime Editing–Mediated Readthrough of Premature Termination Codons (PERT) PERT is a genome-editing strategy designed to treat genetic diseases… Continue reading Prime-Editing-mediated Readthrough of premature Termination codons (PERT)
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.
Bodhan AI
News- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced integration of AI tools in teaching, following the launch of Bodhan AI at IIT Madras. About Bodhan AI Bodhan AI is a not-for-profit organisation created to build the Bharat EduAI Stack for AI-based education across all levels. Launched by: It was launched by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan under the… Continue reading Bodhan AI
Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2)
News: The World Health Organization has granted prequalification to an additional Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2). About Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2) It is an improved oral vaccine designed to prevent outbreaks caused by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type-2. The vaccine is used for active immunization in all age groups, especially during… Continue reading Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2)
Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds
News : Indigenous dog breeds from Tamil Nadu and Nagaland are being inducted into Assam Rifles dog squads to gradually replace foreign breeds. About Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds Background: The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a directive in 2025 to increase the induction of Indian canine breeds in dog squads of all armed forces.… Continue reading Tangkhul Hui and Kombai Breeds
Bacillus subtilis
News: Kerala became India’s first State to declare Bacillus subtilis as its State microbe. About Bacillus subtilis It is the type species for the genus Bacillus which are gram-positive, spore-forming bacilli. Found in: It is commonly found in diverse environments ranging from soil to the gastrointestinal tract of cattle and humans. Properties: It can produce endospores by… Continue reading Bacillus subtilis
Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs)
News: Researchers have compiled the first government-supported national biobank of a sub-section of rare diseases called Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs). About Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) About: They are rare genetic conditions that cause a buildup of toxic materials in your body’s cells. Cause: These genetic disorders are caused by a deficiency of specific enzymes that… Continue reading Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs)
New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh
News: In this year’s Union Budget, the government sanctioned two new telescopes and approved the upgradation of an existing telescope in Ladakh. About New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh The government approved the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) and the National Large Optical–Near Infrared Telescope (NLOT) to study the Sun and the origins of… Continue reading New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh
Copernicus Sentinel-2 Mission
News- The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured satellite images of Northern Italy during the February 2026 Winter Olympics. About Copernicus Sentinel-2 Mission It is an Earth observation satellite mission that monitors land surface conditions using high-resolution imagery. It is part of Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth observation programme. Developed by: The mission has been developed by… Continue reading Copernicus Sentinel-2 Mission
SaaSpocalypse
News- The software industry was shaken suddenly by what analysts are calling a “SaaSpocalypse”- caused by new AI tools launched by the US startup Anthropic. About SaaSpocalypse: The term “SaaSpocalypse” was coined by the Jefferies Group, a United States multinational investment bank. It refers to a market sell-off driven by fears that artificial intelligence may… Continue reading SaaSpocalypse
Anthropic AI Workplace Suite
News: Global technology stocks declined sharply after Anthropic launched its AI-powered workplace automation suite. It raised concerns that AI may replace, rather than support, traditional software and IT services. About Anthropic AI Workplace Suite It is a set of autonomous, AI agent-based tools for enterprise automation. Developed by: Anthropic The suite operates through Claude Cowork… Continue reading Anthropic AI Workplace Suite
