News: New Horizons’ probe 2015 discoveries and images captured of Pluto has renewed debate over definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto as a planet. About Definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) met in Prague to decide what exactly should be called a planet. Condition for recognition as planet:… Continue reading Definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto
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.
Melanoma
News: In August 2026, intismeran, a personalised mRNA vaccine, showed reduced melanoma recurrence when combined with pembrolizumab. About Melanoma Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It develops from melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin. It usually develops on sun-exposed skin, including the arms, back, face and legs. In India, it commonly occurs on the… Continue reading Melanoma
Stem Cell Therapy
News: The Union Health Ministry has asked States and Union Territories to restrict stem cell therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to approved clinical trials. About Stem Cell Therapy Stem Cells: They are undifferentiated biological cells that can differentiate into specialized cells and divide to produce more stem cells. Role: They are found in almost… Continue reading Stem Cell Therapy
Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize Problem
News: OpenAI has claimed a breakthrough on the Navier-Stokes problem after thousands of AI agents worked on it for 88 hours. About Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize Problem The Navier-Stokes equations describe the movement of fluids such as air and water. The Clay Mathematics Institute identified the Navier-Stokes question as one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems.… Continue reading Navier-Stokes Millennium Prize Problem
OPU-IVF Calf Born in Badri Cattle
News: A healthy Badri female calf was born through OPU-IVF after a Badri embryo was transferred into a Sahiwal recipient cow. About OPU-IVF Calf Born in Badri Cattle A healthy Badri female calf was born through Ovum Pick-Up and In Vitro Fertilisation (OPU-IVF) technology. Scientific Collaboration: ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, and GB Pant University of Agriculture and… Continue reading OPU-IVF Calf Born in Badri Cattle
Steel Slag Road Technology
News: India has set the Guinness World Record with World’s Longest Steel Slag Road at Raigarh in Chhattisgarh. About Steel Slag Road Technology Steel slag is a waste by-product of the steel manufacturing process. It is produced during the separation of the molten steel from impurities in steel-making furnaces. The slag occurs as a molten… Continue reading Steel Slag Road Technology
Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan
News: India’s advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan was launched at Kolkata, marking progress in indigenous oceanographic research capabilities. About Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan is an all-weather, multidisciplinary ocean research vessel. Nodal Ministry: It has been developed under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). User Agency: The… Continue reading Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)
News: Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), which caused a major outbreak among cattle in India in 2022, is spreading again in several parts of the country. About Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) Lumpy Skin Disease is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae, also known as the Neethling virus. Caused by: It… Continue reading Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
News: JSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, claimed as India’s first mainstream plug-in hybrid SUV. About Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) A PHEV uses an electric motor and internal combustion engine (ICE), with a rechargeable battery that can be charged externally. Working Mechanism: Electric operation: The vehicle generally runs on electric… Continue reading Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Sulphuric acid
News: Researchers found that some peptides remain stable and fold into functional 3D shapes even in 98% concentrated sulphuric acid. About Sulfuric Acid Sulphuric acid is a strong mineral acid. Its formula is H2SO4. Production: Its production involves a multi-step process, widely known as the Contact Process or the sulfuric acid manufacturing process. This process… Continue reading Sulphuric acid
