News: A recent study used microlensing to measure the mass of a rogue planet, meaning a planet that does not orbit a star. About Microlensing Microlensing is a method astronomers use to find planets far away from Earth. Working mechanism It is based on Einstein’s theory of gravity, which says that massive objects like stars… Continue reading Microlensing
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.
Wolf Supermoon
News: The first supermoon of 2026, commonly called the Wolf Moon, illuminated the night skies over India, the United States, and many other parts of the world on January 3. About Wolf Supermoon A wolf supermoon is a full moon in January that occurs when the Moon is near perigee, its closest point to Earth.… Continue reading Wolf Supermoon
Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technique for Rice Cultivation
News: Alternate Wetting and Drying is discussed due to its role in reducing methane emissions, saving water, and enabling carbon credit generation in rice farming. About Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technique for Rice Cultivation Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) is is a water-management technology for lowland rice cultivation that reduces water consumption and methane… Continue reading Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technique for Rice Cultivation
National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
News: The National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework was unveiled on December 29, 2025, by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. About National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) It is a framework that establishes a unified, objective yardstick to measure the maturity of technology projects from laboratory conception to commercial deployment. Developed by:… Continue reading National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
Mitochondria Evolution in Insects
News: Researchers from the University of Guelph (in Canada) found an unexpected link between chromosome sets in insects and the speed of mitochondrial genome evolution. About Mitochondria Evolution in Insects Mitochondria evolved from bacteria and retain a small independent genome: Mitochondria originated when an ancient single-celled ancestor engulfed a bacterium, which later evolved into mitochondria.… Continue reading Mitochondria Evolution in Insects
Pralay Missile
News– The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out back-to-back salvo launches of two Pralay missiles from the Odisha coast. About Pralay Missile: Aspects Description Description 1. ‘Pralay’ is a short-range, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile with a range of 350-500 km. 2. It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg and is powered by… Continue reading Pralay Missile
Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi
News: A significant portion of Delhi’s fine particulate matter, about one-third of the annual PM2.5 load, is made up of secondary pollutants, including ammonium sulphate. About Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi Ammonium sulfate is a secondary inorganic aerosol, meaning it is not emitted directly but forms in the atmosphere through chemical reactions. Formation… Continue reading Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi
ITVISMA Gene Therapy
News: Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City became the first hospital to administer ITVISMA after UAE regulatory approval in November 2025. About ITVISMA Gene Therapy “Itvisma” is a brand name for the gene therapy drug onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve. It is a one-time gene therapy approved in late 2025 for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)… Continue reading ITVISMA Gene Therapy
INS Vaghsheer
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu undertook a dived sortie onboard Submarine – INS Vaghsheer on Western Seaboard. About INS Vaghsheer INS Vaghsheer is the sixth and final Kalvari-class (Scorpene-class) diesel-electric attack submarine of the Indian Navy. Built by: It was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai under Project 75… Continue reading INS Vaghsheer
Frequency Comb
News- Frequency combs were in the news due to their growing use in high-precision atomic clocks and advanced optical measurements. About Frequency Comb A frequency comb is a special type of laser light whose spectrum consists of a large number of evenly spaced, discrete frequencies, resembling the teeth of a comb. Unlike a conventional laser… Continue reading Frequency Comb
