News: Delhi government and IIT Madras began a six-month study on “smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings to test reduction of NO₂ and volatile organic compounds (VOC) pollutants. About Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings It is a coating using titanium dioxide that neutralizes harmful gases like nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Mechanism Photocatalytic activity uses light energy… Continue reading Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings
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.
AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in Television Sets
News: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently launched three new initiatives, AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in Television Sets to promote the “orange economy”. About AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in Television Sets Aim: The initiatives aimed at promoting the ‘Orange Economy’, strengthening public broadcasting, and… Continue reading AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in Television Sets
Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
News: A pilot plant for Nd-Fe-B rare earth permanent magnets has been established at ARCI, Hyderabad to strengthen self-reliant manufacturing ecosystem. About Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets Nd-Fe-B magnets are the strongest permanent magnets that can maintain high magnetic force without external power. Made up of: These magnets are made from Neodymium, Iron, and… Continue reading Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
Dimethyl Ether (DME) Technology
News: The West Asia crisis increased LPG prices and import dependence, highlighting the need for indigenous alternatives like DME technology developed by CSIR-NCL. About Dimethyl Ether (DME) Technology Dimethyl Ether (DME) is a synthetically produced, clean-burning alternative fuel that can replace both diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). In India, Dimethyl Ether (DME) is a… Continue reading Dimethyl Ether (DME) Technology
Dasosaurus tocantinensis
News: Brazilian scientists identified a new giant dinosaur species with links to Spain, supporting past land connections among South America, Africa and Europe. About Dasosaurus Tocantinensis Dasosaurus tocantinensis is a newly identified species of giant, long-necked herbivorous dinosaur discovered in Brazil. Location: Fossils were unearthed in the Maranhão region of northeastern Brazil, near the Tocantins… Continue reading Dasosaurus tocantinensis
Sejjil missile
News: Iran has used Sejjil missile for the first time in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel. About Sejjil missile It is a two-stage, solid-fuel medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed domestically by Iran. Successor of: It is a successor to older liquid-fuel missiles such as the Shahab series. It was fired during… Continue reading Sejjil missile
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC)
News: ISRO informed that the atomic clock of the satellite IRNSS-1F stopped working on March 13, 2026, causing the loss of positioning data from that satellite. About Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC) The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is an independent regional navigation satellite system for positioning services. It is also called as… Continue reading Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC)
ICANN85 Community Forum
News: The ICANN85 Community Forum is being organized from 7th to 12th March 2026 at Jio Convention Center in Mumbai. About ICANN85 Community Forum It is a platform that brings governments, technical experts, and industry stakeholders together to discuss how collectively they can keep the internet open, secure, and accessible for everyone. Organised at: Jio Convention… Continue reading ICANN85 Community Forum
LIGO India
News: Construction of the LIGO India observatory in Hingoli district remains delayed as the ₹1,600-crore construction tender has not yet been awarded. About LIGO India The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) India is a planned gravitational wave observatory that will work as part of the global network studying cosmic ripples in space-time. Location: The observatory will… Continue reading LIGO India
White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
News: Human Rights Watch accused Israel of “unlawfully” using white phosphorus over residential parts of a southern Lebanese town. About White Phosphorus as Military Warhead White phosphorus is a chemical substance that ignites when it comes in contact with oxygen and burns at extremely high temperatures. Properties: Colour and odour: It is a white to… Continue reading White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
