News: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine honored discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance by Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi. About Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 Winners Mary E. Brunkow — from United States Fred Ramsdell — from United States Shimon Sakaguchi — from Japan Work: The Medicine Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025
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.
Dhvani Missile
News: DRDO is preparing to test the Dhvani hypersonic missile, which is expected to significantly enhance India’s strategic capabilities. About Dhvani Missile It is a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle that is launched to extreme altitude and then glides at hypersonic speed toward its target with high maneuverability. This glide profile makes the missile very difficult to… Continue reading Dhvani Missile
Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
News: Scientists at the University of the Philippines are establishing the nation’s first cryobank to conserve coral genetic material and aid in reef restoration. About the Coral Larvae Cryobank Project Coral Larvae Cryobank is set up by the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute. The project is part of a wider regional initiative that links… Continue reading Coral Larvae Cryobank Project and Coral Triangle
Diethylene Glycol (DEG)/Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Leptospirosis
News: The Union Health Ministry recently confirmed that cough syrups linked to the recent deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan did not contain contaminants. About Diethylene Glycol (DEG) It is an organic chemical that is mainly used as a chemical intermediate. Appearance: It is a clear, colourless, odourless and stable oily liquid. Group:… Continue reading Diethylene Glycol (DEG)/Ethylene Glycol (EG) and Leptospirosis
Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning (SARAL)
News: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has developed SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) tool. About SARAL SARAL stands for Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning. It is a tool which helps to generate lay person summaries of complex scientific research. Purpose: To make complex scientific research accessible to the general public. Objective:… Continue reading Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning (SARAL)
Lecanemab Drug
News: Recently, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration approved lecanemab (Leqembi) for early Alzheimer’s disease. About Lecanemab Drug It is a disease-modifying immunotherapy for early Alzheimer’s disease. Aim: It aims to address underlying disease processes rather than only relieve symptoms. It may slow progression in some people with an early diagnosis. It is not a cure and… Continue reading Lecanemab Drug
Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), Phase-III. About Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) It provides opportunities to early, intermediate, and senior researchers to build research and academic careers in biomedical, clinical, and public health fields in India. Ministry involved: The Department of Biotechnology and Ministry of… Continue reading Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP)
News: Recently, NASA launched Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) with two co-launched missions on a Falcon 9 to study space weather and its impacts. About Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) It is a pioneering heliophysics mission launched to investigate the boundaries of the solar system and the energetic processes shaping our local space… Continue reading Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP)
Laser Interferometer Lunar Antenna (LILA)
News: Scientists are developing the Laser Interferometer Lunar Antenna (LILA) on the Moon to overcome the seismic noise, atmospheric interference, and frequency constraints that limit Earth-based detectors such as LIGO. About Laser Interferometer Lunar Antenna (LILA) About It is a proposed next-generation gravitational-wave detector on the surface of the Moon. It detects gravitational waves in… Continue reading Laser Interferometer Lunar Antenna (LILA)
2G Ethanol
News: Recently, India permitted the export of 2G ethanol, subject to mandatory export licenses and feedstock certificates. About 2G Ethanol About Second Generation (2G) ethanol is a type of biofuel produced from non-food, cellulosic, and lignocellulosic biomass such as agricultural residues (rice straw, wheat straw, corn stover, sugarcane bagasse), forestry waste, wood waste, algae, and… Continue reading 2G Ethanol
