News: Recently, demand for Bollgard-3 in Punjab has increased ahead of the cotton sowing season. About Bollgard 3 This genetically modified (GM) cotton variety is resistant to pests and was developed by Monsanto over a decade ago. It demonstrates exceptional resistance to insect attacks. The variety incorporates three Bt proteins—Cry1Ac, Cry2Ab, and Vip3A—which disrupt the… Continue reading Bollgard 3
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.
PUNCH Mission
News: NASA is set to launch its latest solar mission on March 6, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. About PUNCH Mission The Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) is a solar mission by NASA. Aim: The mission aims to study the Sun’s corona (the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere) and its interaction… Continue reading PUNCH Mission
Neonatal sepsis
News: A recent study highlighted that more than one-third of newborns diagnosed with sepsis could die, emphasizing the urgent need for improved infection prevention and antibiotic management. About Neonatal sepsis Neonatal sepsis is a bloodstream infection that affects infants younger than 28 days. Neonatal sepsis is commonly caused by bacteria such as Escherichia coli (E. coli),… Continue reading Neonatal sepsis
Euclid Space Telescope
News: The Euclid Space Telescope has discovered a new Einstein ring, named Altieri’s ring, in the nearby galaxy NGC 6505. About Euclid Space Telescope The Euclid Space Telescope is a space observatory launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) on July 1, 2023, with the mission to explore the dark universe including dark matter and… Continue reading Euclid Space Telescope
Aditya-L1 mission
News: India’s first space-based solar observatory, Aditya-L1, has made a ground breaking observation by capturing the first-ever image of a solar flare ‘kernel’ in the lower solar atmosphere. About Aditya-L1 mission It is India’s first space-based solar observatory designed to study the Sun’s corona, solar emissions, solar winds, and flares. It was launched on September… Continue reading Aditya-L1 mission
PUNCH Mission
News: NASA’s PUNCH Mission has been in news due to its groundbreaking approach to studying the Sun’s atmosphere and space weather. About Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission It is an advanced solar observation project designed to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere, track the origins of solar winds, and analyze Coronal Mass… Continue reading PUNCH Mission
SPHEREx Space Telescope
News: NASA is preparing to launch its new space telescope, SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer), on February 28, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. About SPHEREx Space Telescope The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization,… Continue reading SPHEREx Space Telescope
Reclassification of Major Minerals
News: Recently, the Ministry of Mines issued a gazette notification shifting Barytes, Felspar, Mica, and Quartz from the minor minerals category to the major minerals category. About Major Minerals Minerals in India are classified into two categories: major minerals and minor minerals. The classification is based on their economic significance, industrial applications, and the regulatory… Continue reading Reclassification of Major Minerals
Black Plastic
News: Black plastic is commonly used in kitchen utensils, food containers, and household items. However, concerns have emerged regarding its safety due to potential toxic chemical exposure. About Black Plastic It is often made from recycled electronic waste, such as old computers, TVs, and appliances. These electronics contain substances like: Flame retardants (e.g., bromine-based compounds… Continue reading Black Plastic
Bharat Tech Triumph Initiative
News: The Bharat Tech Triumph Program (TTP) was launched as part of the Create in India Challenge Season 1 to highlight India’s gaming talent on a global stage. About Bharat Tech Triumph Initiative It was organized by the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation Council (IEIC) and was supported by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB). Objective: … Continue reading Bharat Tech Triumph Initiative
