News: IIT Madras released ANCHOR, the world’s most detailed three-dimensional atlas of the human brainstem, at the 3rd BRICS Neuroscience Symposium. About ANCHOR (Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the Human Brainstem with 3D Reconstruction) ANCHOR stands for ‘Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the Human Brainstem with 3D Reconstruction‘. It is the world’s most detailed three-dimensional atlas… Continue reading ANCHOR (Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the Human Brainstem with 3D Reconstruction)
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.
Varya
News: Avataar has launched Varya, a distilled video model built to make frontier video AI affordable, accessible and relevant for India’s next generation of users. About Varya Varya is a distilled video model built to make frontier video AI affordable, accessible and relevant for India’s next generation of users. Launched by: It has been launched… Continue reading Varya
Epichlorohydrin
News: India has banned epichlorohydrin and chlorine in tea bags, while BIS has issued safety, quality, and traceability norms for tea bags. About Epichlorohydrin Epichlorohydrin (ECH) is an organochlorine compound and an epoxide in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by chlorine, and it is used in the manufacture of various industrial chemicals and… Continue reading Epichlorohydrin
Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug
News: Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced mid-stage trial results of berobenatide, an experimental once-monthly anti-obesity and diabetes drug. About Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug Berobenatide is an experimental anti-obesity and diabetes drug that is designed to be administered as a once-monthly injection. Developed by: It has been developed by Pfizer. Working Mechanism: GLP-1 Receptor: Berobenatide is a GLP-1… Continue reading Berobenatide – New Obesity Drug
Caustic Soda
News: New environmental standards require caustic soda plants using membrane cell technology to pass a fish-survival test for wastewater toxicity. About Caustic Soda It is also known as sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Properties: It is a corrosive white crystalline solid. It is highly alkaline and readily dissolves in water, releasing hydroxide ions (OH⁻) and resulting in… Continue reading Caustic Soda
Imidazolinone-resistant (IMI-resistant) Mustard Hybrids
News: India will begin wide-scale cultivation of IMI-resistant mustard hybrids in the 2026-27 rabi season to tackle Orobanche infestation. About Imidazolinone-resistant (IMI-resistant) Mustard Hybrids IMI-resistant mustard hybrids are mustard varieties developed through mutation breeding to control the parasitic weed Orobanche (also known as Phelipanche). Objective: The objective is to protect mustard yields from Orobanche and support… Continue reading Imidazolinone-resistant (IMI-resistant) Mustard Hybrids
E85 Fuel
News: Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister recently launched the “E85 fuel” at a retail fuel outlet in New Delhi. About E85 Fuel E85 is a high-ethanol blended fuel comprising 80-85% ethanol and 14-19% petrol. Difference between standard E20 petrol and E85: Composition: The standard E20 petrol contains up to 20% ethanol mixed with 80%… Continue reading E85 Fuel
About Pyroprocessing
News: Pyroprocessing is in focus as an advanced technique used for reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in fast reactor programmes. About Pyroprocessing Pyroprocessing is an umbrella term for high-temperature, dry, and energy-intensive industrial process (usually above 800°C) that physically or chemically alter materials. Uses: It is primarily used in metallurgy (extracting metals from ores), cement manufacturing, and… Continue reading About Pyroprocessing
Biomimicry
News: Biomimicry has gained attention following renewed discussions on the Sagrada Familia, a notable example of nature-inspired architecture. About Biomimicry Biomimicry is the intersection of biology and engineering that learns from nature to solve complex problems and create sustainable solutions. Levels of Biomimicry Form (Organism) Level: This level involves imitating the physical structure of living organisms.… Continue reading Biomimicry
The First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets
News: India achieved a milestone in millet exports with the first sea-based export of botanical-infused millet functional foods to New Zealand on June 3, 2026. About First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets It marks the first overseas sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods produced in India. Facilitated by: The export was supported by… Continue reading The First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets
