News– India has inaugurated its first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell–based passenger vessel in Varanasi, signifying an important milestone in the country’s push towards green maritime transportation. About India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel The vessel has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited and is owned by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).… Continue reading India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel
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.
GlowCas9
News: Indian scientists have created a glowing CRISPR protein that can be observed in action within living cells. It is a groundbreaking development that could greatly enhance cancer treatment and other gene-based therapies. About GlowCas9 GlowCas9 is a new CRISPR protein created by scientists at the Bose Institute in Kolkata. It is engineered to produce… Continue reading GlowCas9
National Hub for Quantum Communication
News: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM), launched the IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation, which will serve as India’s National Hub for Quantum Communication. About the National Hub for Quantum Communication The National Hub for Quantum Communication was established under the IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation. The Foundation is located at the IIT Madras… Continue reading National Hub for Quantum Communication
Project Suncatcher
News: Google announced Project Suncatcher, which aims to launch AI chips into space via solar-powered satellites. About Project Suncatcher Project SunCatcher is Google’s initiative to move AI computation from Earth into orbit using satellite-based compute clusters. Aim: The project aims to address the rising energy demands of AI systems by leveraging the Sun’s abundant and… Continue reading Project Suncatcher
RAMBHA-LP
News- RAMBHA-LP from Chandrayaan-3 has reported new findings showing a far denser and more energetic plasma environment near the Moon’s south-polar region. About RAMBHA-LP RAMBHA-LP stands for Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere – Langmuir Probe. It was a scientific payload onboard the Vikram lander of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO)… Continue reading RAMBHA-LP
Cosmic Filament
News: Recently, University of Oxford researchers reported a cosmic filament about 50 million lightyears long that is traced by at least 14 galaxies. About Cosmic Filament A cosmic filament is one of the largest thread-like structures in the universe’s cosmic web that links giant clusters of galaxies through long, thin strands. Formation A filament forms… Continue reading Cosmic Filament
Onchocerciasis
News: Niger becomes the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis. About Onchocerciasis Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a parasitic disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus. It is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide after trachoma. Transmission: The disease is transmitted to humans through repeated bites from infected blackflies of the Simulium… Continue reading Onchocerciasis
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
News: Russian nuclear company Rosatom is set to promote its small modular reactors (SMRs) for specific applications in India, while also positioning its new-generation nuclear projects as the foundation of bilateral energy cooperation. About Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors with a smaller power capacity (up to 300 MW(e)… Continue reading Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025
News- The World Summit on Disaster Management 2025 in Dehradun announced stronger weather forecasting capacity for disaster-prone Uttarakhand. About World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025 WSDM 2025 is a global platform on disaster resilience that brings together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and industry leaders to discuss strategies for disaster risk reduction in a changing climate.… Continue reading World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025
High-Speed Test of Indigenous Fighter Escape System
News- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity. About the Test The test was conducted to validate canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and complete aircrew recovery. It marks a major achievement in India’s indigenous defence capability and places India among… Continue reading High-Speed Test of Indigenous Fighter Escape System
