News: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology has inaugurated the nation’s first ‘Animal Stem Cell Biobank’. About India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank It is a state-of-the-art facility that will store and preserve high-quality stem cells from various animal species. Setup at: The facility is set-up at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology… Continue reading India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank
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.
Dengue
News: A new study published identified envelope dimer epitope (EDE)-like antibodies as a key determinant of broad, cross-serotype immunity against dengue virus (DENV). About Dengue Dengue is a vector borne disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti. The dengue virus (DEN) comprises… Continue reading Dengue
mRNA Vaccine
News: Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had canceled $500 million worth of grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine development. About mRNA Vaccine An mRNA vaccine uses messenger RNA to provide instructions for the body’s cells to produce a harmless fragment of a pathogen. This… Continue reading mRNA Vaccine
MERITE Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for implementation of the ‘Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education’ (MERITE) Scheme in 275 technical institutions comprising 175 engineering institutions and 100 polytechnics. About MERITE Scheme It is a key initiative aimed at enhancing the quality, equity and governance of the participating technical institutions. Full… Continue reading MERITE Scheme
WHO Classifies Hepatitis D as Cancer-Causing
News: The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently announced the reclassification of hepatitis D as cancerous, emphasising the urgency for preventing viral hepatitis, which is a growing public health crisis. About Hepatitis D Hepatitis D is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis D virus (HDV), which requires hepatitis B virus (HBV) for its… Continue reading WHO Classifies Hepatitis D as Cancer-Causing
Leap-1 Mission
News: Dhruva Space is preparing to launch its first commercial satellite mission called LEAP-1. About Leap-1 Mission It is the first commercial satellite mission launched by India’s space-tech startup, Dhruva Space. LEAP-1 marks Dhruva Space’s transition from tech demonstration to full-scale commercial satellite deployment. Launch Timeline & Vehicle: Scheduled for Q3 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon… Continue reading Leap-1 Mission
Flash Floods and Cloudbursts
News: A cloudburst led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Uttarkashi, killing four people, leaving at least 60 people missing. About Flash Floods and Cloudbursts A flash flood occurs when an overwhelming quantity of water rushes into an area over a very short time – often within minutes or hours of intense… Continue reading Flash Floods and Cloudbursts
HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has formally kicked off its first high-altitude analogue mission, Human Outer Planetary Exploration (HOPE), in the Tso Kar valley in Ladakh. About HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh It is ISRO’s first full-scale analogue simulation mission. Full name: HOPE is short form of – Human Outer Planetary… Continue reading HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh
Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL)
News– The Darwin Tree of Life (DToL) project is nearing the completion of its first phase. About Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL) It is a large-scale genome sequencing project that aims to decode the complete genetic information of around 70,000 species of eukaryotic organisms found in Britain and Ireland. These eukaryotic species include: Animals, Plants,… Continue reading Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL)
CRIB- A new Human Blood group
News: A new blood group, previously unidentified anywhere in the world, has been discovered in a South Indian woman from Kolar district in Karnataka. About CRIB- A new Human Blood group The CRIB blood group is a newly identified blood type outside the existing major systems like ABO and Rh. Full form: In recognition of… Continue reading CRIB- A new Human Blood group
