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
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.
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
New Wasps Species
News: Four new species of parasitoid wasps have been identified: Idris bianor, Idris furvus, Idris hyllus, and Idris longiscapus. About New Wasps These belong to the genus Idris (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). They are found in agroecosystems and semi-natural habitats across West Bengal, India. They are extremely small and microscopic in size. They are known to lay… Continue reading New Wasps Species
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)
News: Recently, Nepal experienced a catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) event which caused a flash flood, and washed away a China-built friendship bridge. About Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) The GLOFs are flash floods of extreme magnitude that occur when the natural dams, made up of ice, rock debris, or moraine, hold back glacial… Continue reading Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)
Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX)
News: The Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) has completed ten successful years of dedicated research into North India’s dense winter fog and its impact on daily life and aviation safety. About Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) It is one of the world’s few long-term open-field experiments focused solely on fog as an elusive winter hazard. Objective: The… Continue reading Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX)
Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine – AdFalciVax
News: India is developing a Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine Candidate named AdFalciVax. About Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine – AdFalciVax It is a Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine Developed by: Indian Council of Medical Research – ICMR, in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology-National Institute of Immunology (DBT-NII) Aim: The vaccine aims to provide protection against human infection while also… Continue reading Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine – AdFalciVax
Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT)
News: At least eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three people, thanks to a groundbreaking fertility technique designed to stop the passing on of inherited genetic diseases. About Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT) It is a form of IVF that replaces faulty mitochondrial DNA in the patient’s eggs with healthy mitochondrial… Continue reading Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT)
