News: Concerns have emerged over DengiAll after severe adverse events during Brazil’s Butantan-DV dengue vaccination campaign. About DengiAll Vaccine DengiAll: It is India’s indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes. Developed by: DengiAll has been developed by Panacea Biotec in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).… Continue reading DengiAll Vaccine
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.
Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system
News: In a significant development, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested a Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) capability. About Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system A Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system is an advanced network of radars, command centres, and interceptor missiles designed to detect, track, and neutralise incoming ballistic missiles. Initiated in:… Continue reading Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system
National Immunisation Program
News: The HPV vaccine is likely to be included in the National Immunisation Program after 2027. About the National Immunisation Program India’s National Immunisation Program is officially known as the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP). Nodal ministry: It is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It aimed at providing free vaccination… Continue reading National Immunisation Program
Energy Storage Technologies
News: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a 250 MW solar project with Battery Energy Storage System in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. About Energy Storage Technologies Energy storage technologies store excess renewable electricity and supply it later when demand rises and power generation remains low. Status of Energy Storage Capacity: Global Leader: China continues to dominate energy… Continue reading Energy Storage Technologies
ANCHOR (Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the Human Brainstem with 3D Reconstruction)
News: IIT Madras released ANCHOR, the world’s most detailed three-dimensional atlas of the human brainstem, at the 3rd BRICS Neuroscience Symposium. About ANCHOR (Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the Human Brainstem with 3D Reconstruction) ANCHOR stands for ‘Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the Human Brainstem with 3D Reconstruction‘. It is the world’s most detailed three-dimensional atlas… Continue reading ANCHOR (Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the Human Brainstem with 3D Reconstruction)
Varya
News: Avataar has launched Varya, a distilled video model built to make frontier video AI affordable, accessible and relevant for India’s next generation of users. About Varya Varya is a distilled video model built to make frontier video AI affordable, accessible and relevant for India’s next generation of users. Launched by: It has been launched… Continue reading Varya
Epichlorohydrin
News: India has banned epichlorohydrin and chlorine in tea bags, while BIS has issued safety, quality, and traceability norms for tea bags. About Epichlorohydrin Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is an organochlorine compound and an epoxide in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by chlorine, and it is used in the manufacture of various industrial chemicals and… Continue reading Epichlorohydrin
Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug
News: Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced mid-stage trial results of berobenatide, an experimental once-monthly anti-obesity and diabetes drug. About Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug Berobenatide is an experimental anti-obesity and diabetes drug that is designed to be administered as a once-monthly injection. Developed by: It has been developed by Pfizer. Working Mechanism: GLP-1 Receptor: Berobenatide is a GLP-1… Continue reading Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug
Caustic Soda
News: New environmental standards require caustic soda plants using membrane cell technology to pass a fish-survival test for wastewater toxicity. About Caustic Soda It is also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Properties: It is a corrosive white crystalline solid. It is highly alkaline and readily dissolves in water, releasing hydroxide ions (OH⁻) and resulting in… Continue reading Caustic Soda
Imidazolinone-resistant (IMI-resistant) Mustard Hybrids
News: India will begin wide-scale cultivation of IMI-resistant mustard hybrids in the 2026-27 rabi season to tackle Orobanche infestation. About Imidazolinone-resistant (IMI-resistant) Mustard Hybrids IMI-resistant mustard hybrids are mustard varieties developed through mutation breeding to control the parasitic weed Orobanche (also known as Phelipanche). Objective: The objective is to protect mustard yields from Orobanche and support… Continue reading Imidazolinone-resistant (IMI-resistant) Mustard Hybrids
