News: The Army began procuring advanced air-defence radars to plug border gaps, four months after Operation Sindoor, when hundreds of Pakistani UAVs breached Indian airspace. About Air Defence RADARS Radar is the acronym for Radio Detection And Ranging. It is a specialized electronic system that uses radio waves to determine the direction, distance (using time… Continue reading Air Defence RADARS
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.
Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
News: A new study found waning immunity to Japanese encephalitis virus may predispose individuals to more severe dengue, highlighting timing of JE vaccine boosters. About Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and a major cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. It belongs to the same genus as dengue, Zika, yellow… Continue reading Japanese Encephalitis (JE)
Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs)
News: On September 10, 2025, ISRO, NSIL, IN-SPACe, and HAL signed India’s 100th technology transfer agreement to enable HAL to independently produce Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). About ISRO Signed 100th Technology Transfer with HAL for SSLV Production The agreement, facilitated by IN-SPACe, formalizes SSLV technology transfer from ISRO to HAL over 24 months, with… Continue reading Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs)
EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine
News: The Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) announced that the EnteroMix cancer vaccine is now ready for clinical use. About EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine The EnteroMix cancer vaccine was developed by the National Medical Research Radiology Centre (NMRRC), which operates under the Ministry of Health of Russia. EnteroMix cancer vaccine is built on mRNA… Continue reading EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine
Blood Moon
News: A rare Blood Moon appeared on September 7, 2025, longest since 2022, widely visible across Asia and Europe. About Blood Moon A Blood Moon is the red glow of the Moon during a total lunar eclipse. It occurs at the full moon phase when Earth’s shadow covers the Moon. Occurring mechanism The Sun, Earth,… Continue reading Blood Moon
Protein Language Model (pLM)
News: Recently, researchers have tried to shed light on the inner workings of the language models that predict the structure and function of proteins by using Protein Language Model (pLM). About Protein Language Model (pLM) A Protein Language Model (pLM) is a special type of artificial intelligence program designed to study proteins. It works like… Continue reading Protein Language Model (pLM)
Functional Genomics
News: Personalised medicine customises cancer treatment based on genes, but tests can be unclear. Functional genomics helps understand genes better and guide treatment. It is slowly spreading in Africa despite high costs and limited resources. About Functional Genomics Functional genomics is the study of the physiological and biochemical effects of gene functions and interactions, emphasising… Continue reading Functional Genomics
Vikram-32
News: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the Vikram-32 processor at the Semicon India 2025 conference. About Vikram-32 It is India’s first indigenously developed 32-bit processor for space applications. Developed by: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), fabricated at ISRO Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh. Upgrade: Vikram 32 (Vikram 3201) is an upgraded version of Vikram 1601, a… Continue reading Vikram-32
Majorana Particles
News: Scientists racing to build practical quantum computers are exploring particles like Majorana particles that are their own antiparticles to store and manipulate information. About Majorana Particles It is a fermion that is its own antiparticle. Fermions are fundamental particles, or elementary particles, which means that they have no constituent particles. Discovered by: They were… Continue reading Majorana Particles
Vikramaditya Vedic Clock
News: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister launched a ‘Vedic clock’ and its mobile app, on 1st September 2025. About Vikramaditya Vedic Clock The ‘Vedic Clock’ is the world’s first timepiece engineered to display time based on the ancient Hindu Panchang (time calculation system). Developed by: Lucknow-based Sanstha Arohan It is installed on an 85-foot tower within… Continue reading Vikramaditya Vedic Clock
