News: The XR Creator Hackathon is in the news because its Delhi chapter was recently held on 8th February 2025 at 91 Springboard, Noida, as part of the WAVE Summit initiative. About Extended Reality (XR) Extended Reality (XR) is a broad term that includes all immersive technologies that blend the real and virtual worlds. It covers… Continue reading Extended Reality (XR)
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.
Sudan Virus
News: The Ugandan government and the World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a new Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak in February 2025. About Sudan Virus Caused by: Sudan virus (SUDV) is part of the Orthoebolavirus genus, the same family as the Ebola virus. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, diarrhoea, vomiting, and internal and external bleeding.… Continue reading Sudan Virus
Einstein Ring
News: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope discovered a rare Einstein ring around a galaxy called NGC 6505, located 590 million light-years from Earth. The images were captured in September 2023 and released on February 12, 2025. About Einstein Ring An Einstein ring is a ring-shaped pattern of light formed due to gravitational… Continue reading Einstein Ring
Bombay Blood Group
News: In a pioneering medical achievement, doctors in Chennai successfully performed a kidney transplant on a patient with the Bombay blood group, using an organ from a donor with a different blood type. The team adapted the Japanese technique of double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) to lower anti-H antibody levels, preventing organ rejection and making an… Continue reading Bombay Blood Group
Brucellosis
News: Recently, an eight year-old girl from Kottakkal, Malappuram, Kerala, passed away after battling brucellosis for nearly two months. About Brucellosis Brucellosis is a bacterial infection caused by various Brucella species. It primarily affects livestock, including cattle, swine, goats, sheep, and dogs. Humans get infected through direct contact with infected animals, consuming contaminated animal products,… Continue reading Brucellosis
Nuclear Mission
News: The “Nuclear Mission” was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26. About Nuclear Mission The “Nuclear Mission” marks a historic shift in India’s energy policy, enabling nuclear power to emerge as a major energy source. This initiative aligns with India’s commitment to energy security, self-sufficiency, and sustainability, aiming to position the country as a global leader… Continue reading Nuclear Mission
Discovery of Nearby Black Holes
News: The discovery of Gaia BH3, a massive stellar black hole, has gained significant attention due to its scientific importance, uniqueness, and implications for astrophysics. About Gaia BH1 It was detected in June 2022 in Gaia’s third dataset. It was found through a star’s rapid motion around an invisible mass. Mass: 9 times that of… Continue reading Discovery of Nearby Black Holes
GARBHINI-DRISHTI
News: Recently, India made significant strides in biomedical research with the dedication of its first Ferret Research Facility, the launch of GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, and a Technology Transfer Agreement between THSTI and a private company. About GARBH-INi-DRISHTI It is a digital platform that stores and shares important health data collected from over 12,000 pregnant women, newborns, and… Continue reading GARBHINI-DRISHTI
Amplifier
Context: Amplifiers play a crucial role in many fields, from entertainment and communication to medicine and astronomy. About Amplifier An amplifier is an electronic device that increases the strength of a signal. It takes a weak electrical signal and makes it stronger so it can be heard or processed more effectively. For example, in audio… Continue reading Amplifier
WHO’s Recommendation for Low Sodium Salt Alternatives
News: The WHO has released guidelines recommending low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) to improve cardiovascular health. About WHO’s New Guidelines on Salt Consumption The guidelines suggest reducing sodium chloride (NaCl) in table salt and replacing it with potassium chloride (KCl). The goal is to limit sodium intake to less than 2 grams per day to reduce… Continue reading WHO’s Recommendation for Low Sodium Salt Alternatives
