News: India’s first indigenous Quantum Diamond Microscope was announced under the National Quantum Mission at (Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave) ESTIC 2025. About Quantum Diamond Microscopy (QDM) A Quantum Diamond Microscope is a quantum imaging system that uses nitrogen-vacancy centres in a thin diamond layer to optically map dynamic, three-dimensional magnetic fields at the… Continue reading Quantum Diamond Microscopy (QDM)
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.
‘DRISHTI’ System
News: Indian Railways is planning to install the AI-based ‘DRISHTI’ system to improve freight train safety. About ‘DRISHTI’ System It is an AI-Based Surveillance System for Wagon Door Lock Monitoring in real time. Developed by: it is jointly developed by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and IIT Guwahati – Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF).… Continue reading ‘DRISHTI’ System
Rare Earth Hypothesis
News– Recent discoveries in exoplanet science have revived discussions around the Rare Earth Hypothesis. About Rare Earth Hypothesis It states that while simple microbial life may be widespread in the universe, complex life is extremely rare because it requires a very narrow set of environmental, geological, and astronomical conditions. Hence, Earth-like planets capable of supporting… Continue reading Rare Earth Hypothesis
Fungus Infections Rise
News: Recently, there has been an increase in Fungal infection in India. About Fungi Fungi are eukaryotic organisms belonging to the Kingdom Fungi. They include a diverse range of forms such as yeasts, molds, truffles, and mushrooms. Most fungi are microscopic, made up of thread-like filaments called hyphae (<10 µm diameter). Hyphae collectively form a… Continue reading Fungus Infections Rise
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 was released at COP30 in Belém on November 11, 2025, highlighting global extreme weather impacts. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 The Climate Risk Index 2026 is an annual assessment that ranks countries based on the human and economic impact of extreme weather events. It shows how repeated… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
Vanadium Flow Battery
News: Ministry of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs inaugurated India’s largest and first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system of 3 MWh capacity. About Vanadium Flow Battery VRFBs are a type of rechargeable flow battery that stores electrical energy in liquid electrolytes containing vanadium ions. How they differ from traditional batteries: Conventional batteries… Continue reading Vanadium Flow Battery
Neodymium (Nd)
News: India is set to scale up its neodymium production ninefold to 500 tonnes by the end of FY27, as part of an aggressive push to boost self-reliance in rare earth elements. About Neodymium (Nd) Neodymium (symbol Nd, atomic number 60) is a ductile and malleable silvery-white metal belonging to the lanthanide series of rare-earth… Continue reading Neodymium (Nd)
Rift Valley Fever (RVF)
News: Recently, WHO confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) affecting Mauritania and Senegal, resulting in over 404 human cases and 42 deaths. About Rift Valley Fever (RVF) RVF is a viral zoonotic disease that affects both animals and humans. Caused by : The disease is caused by a Phlebovirus belonging to the Phenuiviridae… Continue reading Rift Valley Fever (RVF)
Ricin
News: On 7 November, Gujarat ATS allegedly seized 4 kg castor-bean mash from Hyderabad doctor planning ricin extraction and surveying markets in Delhi and Ahmedabad as potential attack sites. About Ricin Ricin is the byproduct that remains after oil has been extracted from castor seeds. It is a toxic glycoprotein that shuts down protein synthesis… Continue reading Ricin
ReALCRaft Portal
News: Recently, a key reform under the new EEZ Rules has been done by introducing digital Access Pass system through the ReALCRaft Portal. About ReALCRaft Portal It is a national online platform which provides web-based and citizen-centric services to marine fishers and coastal States and Union Territories for the registration and licensing of fishing vessels.… Continue reading ReALCRaft Portal
