News: Asbestos contamination has led to the closure of over 70 public schools in Australia due to the discovery of tremolite asbestos in colored sand products. About Asbestos Asbestos is a fibrous material naturally present underground in rock and soil. Physical Features: Asbestos is known for its strength and highly flexible and durable. It is… Continue reading Asbestos
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.
ARKA GKT-1
News: Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductor announced the launch of ‘ARKA GKT-1’. It is billed as India’s first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip designed for high-efficiency edge AI and smart energy applications. About ARKA GKT-1 ARKA GKT-1 is India’s first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip designed specifically for high-efficiency edge AI and smart energy applications. Developed by: Azimuth AI and Cyient… Continue reading ARKA GKT-1
Precision Biotherapeutics
News: India’s Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC have identified Precision Biotherapeutics as a key focus area under the BioE³ Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment). About Precision Biotherapeutics Precision biotherapeutics refers to medical interventions that are designed according to a patient’s genetic, molecular, or cellular profile. These therapies focus on correcting the root cause… Continue reading Precision Biotherapeutics
Escapade Mission
News– Recently, Blue Origin has successfully launched Nasa’s highly anticipated Escapade mission to Mars. About Escapade Mission The ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission is NASA’s first coordinated multi-spacecraft orbital science mission to Mars. It involves twin orbiters, Blue and Gold, designed to take simultaneous observations from different locations around Mars. The… Continue reading Escapade Mission
Quantum Diamond Microscopy (QDM)
News: India’s first indigenous Quantum Diamond Microscope was announced under the National Quantum Mission at (Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave) ESTIC 2025. About Quantum Diamond Microscopy (QDM) A Quantum Diamond Microscope is a quantum imaging system that uses nitrogen-vacancy centres in a thin diamond layer to optically map dynamic, three-dimensional magnetic fields at the… Continue reading Quantum Diamond Microscopy (QDM)
‘DRISHTI’ System
News: Indian Railways is planning to install the AI-based ‘DRISHTI’ system to improve freight train safety. About ‘DRISHTI’ System It is an AI-Based Surveillance System for Wagon Door Lock Monitoring in real time. Developed by: it is jointly developed by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) and IIT Guwahati – Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF).… Continue reading ‘DRISHTI’ System
Rare Earth Hypothesis
News– Recent discoveries in exoplanet science have revived discussions around the Rare Earth Hypothesis. About Rare Earth Hypothesis It states that while simple microbial life may be widespread in the universe, complex life is extremely rare because it requires a very narrow set of environmental, geological, and astronomical conditions. Hence, Earth-like planets capable of supporting… Continue reading Rare Earth Hypothesis
Fungus Infections Rise
News: Recently, there has been an increase in Fungal infection in India. About Fungi Fungi are eukaryotic organisms belonging to the Kingdom Fungi. They include a diverse range of forms such as yeasts, molds, truffles, and mushrooms. Most fungi are microscopic, made up of thread-like filaments called hyphae (<10 µm diameter). Hyphae collectively form a… Continue reading Fungus Infections Rise
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 was released at COP30 in Belém on November 11, 2025, highlighting global extreme weather impacts. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 The Climate Risk Index 2026 is an annual assessment that ranks countries based on the human and economic impact of extreme weather events. It shows how repeated… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
Vanadium Flow Battery
News: Ministry of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs inaugurated India’s largest and first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system of 3 MWh capacity. About Vanadium Flow Battery VRFBs are a type of rechargeable flow battery that stores electrical energy in liquid electrolytes containing vanadium ions. How they differ from traditional batteries: Conventional batteries… Continue reading Vanadium Flow Battery
