News: Urban malaria driven by invasive Anopheles stephensi threatens India’s malaria elimination targets, according to the Health Ministry’s Malaria Elimination Technical Report 2025. About Anopheles Stephensi Anopheles stephensi is a significant mosquito species now recognised as an invasive threat because it thrives in urban environments. Transmits: The species efficiently transmits Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax,… Continue reading Anopheles Stephensi and Malaria in India
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.
Tsunami Ready Programme
News: India is set to have over 100 villages certified as tsunami-ready in the Indian Ocean region. This achievement will make India the first country in the Indian Ocean region to have such a large number of tsunami-ready villages. About Tsunami Ready Programme It is an initiative led by UNESCO to strengthen community resilience against… Continue reading Tsunami Ready Programme
Akash-NG Missile System
News: DRDO successfully completed User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG, clearing the way for its induction into the Indian armed forces. About Akash-NG Missile System The Akash-NG (New Generation) is a state-of-the-art, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). Developed by: It has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), in collaboration with other laboratories… Continue reading Akash-NG Missile System
Ghost Pairing
News: WhatsApp ghost pairing has led to a recent rise in cases of cyber fraud involving unauthorised access to users’ messaging accounts. About Ghost Pairing Ghost pairing is a cyber fraud technique in which attackers gain unauthorised access to a victim’s WhatsApp account. It occurs when fraudsters secretly link the victim’s WhatsApp account to another… Continue reading Ghost Pairing
Candida Auris
News: Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat Candida auris which has shut down multiple hospital intensive care units. About Candida Auris Candida Auris (C. auris) is a fungus that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness. Some strains of Candida auris are resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, which… Continue reading Candida Auris
Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)
News: The MMOD threat gained attention after space debris hit China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed vehicle, causing a minor crack in its return capsule window. About Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD) Micrometeoroids: These are naturally occurring, extremely small particles ranging from a few micrometres to about two millimetres in size. Origin: Most originate from asteroid collisions in… Continue reading Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)
Raccoon Roundworm
News: Europe is on alert after a new study revealed the raccoon roundworm has firmly taken hold in wild raccoons across nine countries, with Germany at the epicentre. About Raccoon Roundworm It is a parasitic worm found in raccoon intestinal tract. Scientific name:Baylisascaris procyconis, (family Ascarididae) Affected Region: It affects raccoon populations in parts of North… Continue reading Raccoon Roundworm
Superkilonova
News- Astronomers reported a possible first observation of a superkilonova in a study based on telescope and gravitational-wave data. About superkilonova A superkilonova is a proposed cosmic explosion that combines the characteristics of a supernova and a kilonova in a single event. A kilonova occurs when two neutron stars collide, ejecting heavy radioactive elements such… Continue reading Superkilonova
LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 Mission
News: In a significant commercial milestone, ISRO’s LVM3-M6 rocket is set to launch a communication satellite for the US-based firm AST SpaceMobile. About LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 Mission LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 is a dedicated commercial mission of ISRO’s LVM3 launch vehicle. The mission will launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile, USA.… Continue reading LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 Mission
China Tests World-First Wireless Rail Convoy
News: Recently, China successfully tested seven fully loaded freight trains operating together as a single convoy without any physical coupling. About China Tests World-First Wireless Rail Convoy China tested a wireless-controlled freight train convoy that allowed multiple heavy trains to operate together without mechanical connections. Developed by: It is developed by the China Shenhua Energy… Continue reading China Tests World-First Wireless Rail Convoy
