News: Researchers have compiled the first government-supported national biobank of a sub-section of rare diseases called Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs). About Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) About: They are rare genetic conditions that cause a buildup of toxic materials in your body’s cells. Cause: These genetic disorders are caused by a deficiency of specific enzymes that… Continue reading Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs)
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.
New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh
News: In this year’s Union Budget, the government sanctioned two new telescopes and approved the upgradation of an existing telescope in Ladakh. About New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh The government approved the National Large Solar Telescope (NLST) and the National Large Optical–Near Infrared Telescope (NLOT) to study the Sun and the origins of… Continue reading New Telescopes NLST, NLOT Planned for Ladakh
Copernicus Sentinel-2 Mission
News- The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured satellite images of Northern Italy during the February 2026 Winter Olympics. About Copernicus Sentinel-2 Mission It is an Earth observation satellite mission that monitors land surface conditions using high-resolution imagery. It is part of Copernicus, the European Union’s Earth observation programme. Developed by: The mission has been developed by… Continue reading Copernicus Sentinel-2 Mission
SaaSpocalypse
News- The software industry was shaken suddenly by what analysts are calling a “SaaSpocalypse”- caused by new AI tools launched by the US startup Anthropic. About SaaSpocalypse: The term “SaaSpocalypse” was coined by the Jefferies Group, a United States multinational investment bank. It refers to a market sell-off driven by fears that artificial intelligence may… Continue reading SaaSpocalypse
Anthropic AI Workplace Suite
News: Global technology stocks declined sharply after Anthropic launched its AI-powered workplace automation suite. It raised concerns that AI may replace, rather than support, traditional software and IT services. About Anthropic AI Workplace Suite It is a set of autonomous, AI agent-based tools for enterprise automation. Developed by: Anthropic The suite operates through Claude Cowork… Continue reading Anthropic AI Workplace Suite
Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
News: Recently, Supreme court gave judgement that the Stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for autism. About Stem Cell Therapy for Autism Stem cell therapy is also referred to as regenerative medicine. It encourages the healing process of damaged, malfunctioning, or wounded tissue by utilizing stem cells or their derivatives. Note:… Continue reading Stem Cell Therapy for Autism
ExoMiner++
News: NASA has open sourced its AI system ExoMiner++ while analysing TESS data to support transparent, collaborative, and faster global exoplanet discovery. About ExoMiner++ ExoMiner++ is a deep learning–based artificial intelligence system used to identify exoplanets from space mission data. Developed by: It was developed by NASA. The main goals of the ExoMiner project are:… Continue reading ExoMiner++
Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
News: Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. About Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’ ASC ARJUN is a humanoid robot, deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. This deployment marks a first-of-its-kind initiative on the Indian Railways network. Developed By: ASC ARJUN has been fully designed and developed in Visakhapatnam using… Continue reading Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
Forever Chemicals
News: Studies from 2003 to 2021 show that older PFAS (i.e. forever chemicals) levels fell by 86%, but new replacement chemicals 9Cl-PF3ONS are now common in people’s blood, raising concerns about unknown health risks. About Forever Chemicals Forever Chemicals refer to a large chemical family of thousands of highly persistent man-made chemicals known as per-… Continue reading Forever Chemicals
Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM)
News– At the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, DRDO showcased the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) for the first time. About Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) It is an indigenously developed hypersonic glide missile by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed primarily to meet the coastal battery and… Continue reading Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM)
