News: Short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 was successfully test-launched from Chandipur, Odisha, on May 22, 2026, under Strategic Forces Command. About Agni-1 Ballistic Missile Agni-1 is an indigenously developed, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM). The Agni missile series includes Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Agni-V, with Agni-V being the most advanced missile in the series. Origin:… Continue reading Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
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.
UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
News: DRDO successfully completed final development trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. About UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 ULPGM-V3 is the third variant of the indigenous drone-launched precision guided missile developed for modern drone warfare operations. Developed by: It has been developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad… Continue reading UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
Pregabalin and Schedule H1
News: The Union Health Ministry included Pregabalin under Schedule H1 of the Drugs Rules, 1945 after reports of misuse and illegal sale. About Pregabalin Pregabalin is a drug used for the treatment of chronic pain, neuropathies, fibromyalgia, and certain neurological conditions. Misuse of Pregabalin: Misuse Among Youth: Reports from certain States showed misuse and abuse… Continue reading Pregabalin and Schedule H1
Shukrayaan mission
News: ISRO and the Swedish National Space Agency signed an MoU for Sweden’s role in Shukrayaan mission during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Sweden visit. About Shukrayaan mission Shukrayaan mission is India’s first dedicated mission to Venus and one of ISRO’s most complex planetary exploration projects. Launched by: It will be launched by Indian Space Research… Continue reading Shukrayaan mission
Zwan-Wolf Effect and MAVEN Mission
News: NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft recorded the Zwan-Wolf effect inside Mars’ atmosphere for the first time during a solar storm. About Zwan-Wolf Effect Zwan-Wolf effect is a fundamental plasma physics phenomenon where magnetic pressure gradients compress plasma, squeezing and channeling charged particles along magnetic flux tubes. It was first described in 1976. Working mechanism: Solar Wind… Continue reading Zwan-Wolf Effect and MAVEN Mission
L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
News: Five women scientists were named laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards in Paris on May 19, 2026. About L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards Establishment: The Awards were created in 1998 through a joint partnership between the French cosmetics company L’Oréal and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Continue reading L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
Canine Distemper
News: Another tiger was found dead in Kanha Tiger Reserve, and authorities suspect the sixth CDV-related death within one month. About Canine Distemper Canine Distemper is a contagious and serious viral disease caused by theCanine Distemper Virus (CDV) that affects dogs and several mammals, but it does not affect humans. Virus Type: It is caused by… Continue reading Canine Distemper
Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission
News: China and European space agencies are launching the joint SMILE mission on May 19 to study Earth’s magnetic shield against solar activity. About Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission SMILE Mission stands for ‘Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer Mission‘. Implemented by: The joint mission is implemented by European Space Agency (ESA) Science… Continue reading Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission
Ebola Virus
News: The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency after 80 deaths. About Ebola Virus Ebola, previously known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare and deadly disease caused by infection with one of the Ebola virus strains. Ebola can cause disease in humans and… Continue reading Ebola Virus
Psyche Probe
News: Psyche Mission spacecraft is set to make a close flyby of Mars to gain a gravity-assisted speed boost that will help guide it toward the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche. About Psyche Probe The Psyche probe is a spacecraft launched in October 2023. Launched by: It was launched by NASA. Destination: It is expected to reach… Continue reading Psyche Probe
