News: Cabinet Secretary, Dr. T. V. Somanathan today chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. About National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) is India’s apex body for crisis command, response, and coordination during major natural or… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
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.
Ariel and Umbriel
News: October 24 marks the discovery anniversary of Ariel and Umbriel, two major inner moons of Uranus, discovered in 1851. About Ariel and Umbriel Ariel and Umbriel are two of the major inner moons of Uranus, which had 29 officially recognised moons as of August 2026. Discovery: British astronomer William Lassell discovered both moons on… Continue reading Ariel and Umbriel
Molecular Machines
News: Researchers developed a corkscrew-shaped molecular machine that changes its states in response to the direction of electric current. About Molecular Machines Molecular machines, or nanomachines, are combinations of molecular components that produce mechanical movements (output) in response to specific stimuli (input). They convert energy into motion to perform specific tasks. Mechanism: Stimulus: Molecular machines… Continue reading Molecular Machines
Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL)
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences inaugurated the Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL). About Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) is an integrated facility that combines advanced atmospheric measurements, chemical analysis,… Continue reading Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL)
Professor Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Receive Oskar Klein Medal
News: Renowned Indian theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen has received the Oskar Klein Medal 2026, becoming the first Indian to win this international honour. About Oskar Klein Medal The Oskar Klein Medal is an international award that recognizes distinguished contributions to physics. Awarded by: The medal is awarded annually by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee… Continue reading Professor Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Receive Oskar Klein Medal
Shamonda Virus
News: France has reported the first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus in a seriously ill patient who died in October 2026. About Shamonda Virus Shamonda virus is a vector-borne virus. It belongs to the genus Orthobunyavirus and the family Peribunyaviridae. Origin: The virus was first isolated from cattle in Nigeria in 1965. It… Continue reading Shamonda Virus
DZIP3 – Viral Alarm Switch
News: CSIR-CCMB researchers discovered how human cells detect viruses and activate immune defences before pathogens multiply. About DZIP3 – Viral Alarm Switch The DZIP3 (DAZ Interacting Zinc Finger Protein 3) is a protein found in human cells. It detects viral RNA and activates cellular immune defences. Working Mechanism: Viral Detection: When DZIP3 encounters viral RNA… Continue reading DZIP3 – Viral Alarm Switch
Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS)
News: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) mandatory for all new car models from October 1, 2030, to help reduce road accidents. About Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) The Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) is an active vehicle safety technology designed to prevent collisions or… Continue reading Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS)
Centaurus X-3
News: Scientists found that Centaurus X-3 draws material through an accretion disk, a rare process in high-mass X-ray binaries. About Centaurus X-3 Centaurus X-3 is one of the brightest X-ray pulsars. It is also one of the most widely studied binary pulsars. Type: It is a high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) with a companion star more… Continue reading Centaurus X-3
PHP2Shell
News: Several websites worldwide went offline on Wednesday as governments and cybersecurity agencies responded to two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, known as PHP2Shell. About PHP2Shell PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor. It is an open-source programming language that is free to use. Function: PHP works behind the scenes to process information, such as logins, application submissions… Continue reading PHP2Shell
