News: On August 14, 2026, an international team announced that CosmoCube could study faint radio signals from the early universe. About Mission CosmoCube Mission CosmoCube is a proposed suitcase-sized satellite mission designed to study the cosmic dark age, the period before the formation of the first stars. Developed By: The mission is being developed by an… Continue reading Mission CosmoCube
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.
H1N1 Virus
News: Delhi recorded 1,777 confirmed H1N1 cases till August 20, with several hospitals reporting a surge over the past two weeks. About H1N1 Virus H1N1 is an Influenza A virus subtype that causes an acute respiratory infection commonly known as swine flu. Family: It belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family. Type: It belongs to Influenza A,… Continue reading H1N1 Virus
Ervebo Vaccine
News: The World Health Organization will provide 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses to the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak. About Ervebo Vaccine Ervebo is an approved Ebola vaccine that has proved safe and effective against the Zaire strain of Ebola virus. Manufactured by: It is manufactured by Merck. Vaccine Type: It is a… Continue reading Ervebo Vaccine
RK-251
News: Scientists in India have developed RK-251, a smart cancer drug that activates mainly inside cancer cells and may reduce harm to healthy cells. About RK-251 RK-251 is a smart cancer drug designed to remain relatively inactive in normal tissues and activate in cancer cells. Developed by: It was developed through collaborative research led by Dr.… Continue reading RK-251
Bad Cholesterol
News: A new experimental gene-editing therapy, VERVE-102, permanently targets the PCSK9 gene to achieve long-term reduction in LDL cholesterol. About Bad Cholesterol Cholesterol: It is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all body cells. The body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest food. Sources: The liver makes cholesterol.… Continue reading Bad Cholesterol
Microbial Ecology and Soil Microbes
News: Researchers are exploring how soil microbes can provide early warning signs of desertification, before visible plant decline begins. About Microbial ecology and Soil Microbes Microbial ecology is the branch of science that studies the relationships between microorganisms and their biotic and abiotic environment. It applies general ecological principles to understand the activities and functions… Continue reading Microbial Ecology and Soil Microbes
Helicase: The DNA Separator
News: A recent study found how cells ensure that the DNA copying starts at the right time through a molecular safety catch. About Helicase: The DNA Separator Helicase is an enzyme and motor protein that unwinds double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into single strands. It is essential for DNA replication, repair, and transcription. Function of Helicase: DNA… Continue reading Helicase: The DNA Separator
GISAT-1A
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to resume flight operations in September after a break of close to seven months, with the GISAT-1A Earth-observation spacecraft. About GISAT-1A It is an Geo Imaging Satellite which is also referred to as EOS-05. It is a replacement for GISAT-1 (EOS-03), which was launched in 2021 but… Continue reading GISAT-1A
E. coli Found in Railway Station Water
News: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found E. coli in drinking water samples from eight of 49 railway stations. About E. coli Bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. Natural Habitat: It normally resides in the intestines of humans and animals and is also found in their… Continue reading E. coli Found in Railway Station Water
Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs)
News: India-based defence start-up D-Propulse successfully demonstrated a Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) at a Defence Research & Development Organisation facility in Hyderabad. About Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs) Detonation is a combustion process in which the flame travels through the fuel mixture faster than the speed of sound, unlike conventional combustion where the flame travels slower… Continue reading Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs)
