News: The study on “microlightning” in water droplets is in the news because it offers a new perspective on the long-debated origins of life on Earth. Miller-Urey Experiment. About Miller-Urey Experiment The Miller-Urey experiment was conducted in 1953 by Stanley Miller under the supervision of Harold C. Urey at the University of Chicago. Purpose: To… Continue reading Miller-Urey Experiment
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.
AIKosha
News: The Central Government took a significant step under its IndiaAI Mission by launching AIKosha along with an AI Compute Portal. About AIKosha AIKosha is a secured platform designed to provide a comprehensive repository of datasets, models, and use cases to facilitate AI research and innovation in India. Aim: It aims to provide accessible AI… Continue reading AIKosha
Viatina-19
News: Viatina-19 cow has made headlines worldwide as the most expensive cow ever sold. This sale made her the world’s most expensive cattle, as per the Guinness World Record. About Viatina-19 Viatina-19 belongs to the Nelore breed, also known as Ongole. It originated in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India and was first introduced to Brazil in the… Continue reading Viatina-19
Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris
News: A 500-kg metal object, believed to be space debris, crashed in Kenya, sparking concerns about accountability and legal gaps in space governance. Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris About Space Debris Space debris refers to defunct, non-functional objects in Earth’s orbit, including fragments of old satellites, spent rocket stages, and collision remnants.… Continue reading Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris
Bollgard 3
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
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
