News: Recently, U.S.A. reported its first human case of New World Screwworm infestation, involving a person who had travelled to El Salvador. About New World Screwworm The New World Screwworm is a type of blue-grey blowfly. Scientific name: Cochliomyia hominivorax, which literally means “man-eater.” Naming: These flies are called screwworms because their larvae burrow into the… Continue reading New World Screwworm
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.
X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System
News: During Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is believed to have successfully deployed the AI-enabled X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) system, developed by Israel’s Rafael. About X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System It is a state-of-the-art electronic warfare solution to provide fighter aircraft with protection against advanced radar-guided missile threats. Decoys They are… Continue reading X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) System
NASA CHAPEA Project
News: Recently, NASA has unveiled the second Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) habitat to simulate year-long missions on the surface of Mars. It is scheduled to begin in late 2025 with four crew members About NASA CHAPEA Project The Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) is a mission series designed to simulate… Continue reading NASA CHAPEA Project
ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV)
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) says that the space agency was in the process of building its heaviest rocket ever, and had named it Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV). ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV) It is India’s forthcoming super-heavy-lift rocket currently under development by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The… Continue reading ISRO’s heaviest rocket Lunar Module Launch Vehicle (LMLV)
Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1)
News: ISRO successfully carried out its first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1), a critical milestone in preparations for the country’s maiden human spaceflight programme, Gaganyaan. About Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) It is a specialized trial to ensure the parachute system designed for the Gaganyaan crew module performs reliably in real-world conditions. The crew module… Continue reading Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1)
India’s first ‘Living Lab’
News: India’s first disaster-focused ‘Living Lab’ is set up in Kanichar Gram Panchayat, Kannur district, Kerala. About India’s first ‘Living Lab’ The ‘living lab’ is a pioneering approach that blends real-time data with hands-on training. The living lab approach is an ecosystem that integrates real-world settings with research and innovation to create and test solutions.… Continue reading India’s first ‘Living Lab’
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
News– Recently, scientists from the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Germany, discovered that a gene in the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa exhibits bistable expression. About Pseudomonas Aeruginosa It is a gram-negative, aerobic, non-spore forming, rod-shaped bacterium. It is commonly found in the environment, particularly freshwater. It is capable of causing a variety of infections in both… Continue reading Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Agni-5 Ballistic Missile
News: India has successfully test-fired its intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. About Agni-5 Ballistic Missile It is a land based nuclear-capable long-range intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with a range of 5000 km. It is the most advanced missile in the Agni series, which forms the backbone of India’s… Continue reading Agni-5 Ballistic Missile
Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
News: The Health department in Kozhikode, Kerala, has issued an alert against primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in the district in view of the reporting of three cases of the infection and a death here in recent days. About Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) It is a rare but lethal central nervous system infection Caused by: It… Continue reading Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Ionic Liquids
News: Scientists have found life can exist on rocky super-earths with volcanic activity and little water thanks to ionic liquids. About Ionic Liquids These are salts that stay liquid even in a vacuum at temperatures below 100°C. Unlike ordinary liquids made of neutral molecules (like water), ionic liquids are composed entirely of ions—positively and negatively… Continue reading Ionic Liquids
