News: Biomimicry has gained attention following renewed discussions on the Sagrada Familia, a notable example of nature-inspired architecture. About Biomimicry Biomimicry is the intersection of biology and engineering that learns from nature to solve complex problems and create sustainable solutions. Levels of Biomimicry Form (Organism) Level: This level involves imitating the physical structure of living organisms.… Continue reading Biomimicry
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.
The First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets
News: India achieved a milestone in millet exports with the first sea-based export of botanical-infused millet functional foods to New Zealand on June 3, 2026. About First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets It marks the first overseas sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods produced in India. Facilitated by: The export was supported by… Continue reading The First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millets
Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
News: Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is being discussed due to concerns about its actual protection, correct application, and the limits of higher SPF values. About Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is a relative measure that indicates how much Ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation is needed to cause sunburn on sunscreen-protected skin compared to unprotected… Continue reading Sun Protection Factor (SPF)
On-Screen Marking (OSM) System
News: CBSE’s new digital On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 examinations faced criticism over blurred scans, missing pages, and portal glitches. About On-Screen Marking (OSM) System On-Screen Marking (OSM) is a digital evaluation system in which teachers assess scanned copies of answer books on a computer instead of checking physical scripts. Objective: CBSE introduced OSM… Continue reading On-Screen Marking (OSM) System
Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b and Extremely Large Telescope
News: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observed the weather cycle of exoplanet WASP-94A b and detected rocky mineral clouds that disappear by evening. About Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b WASP-94A b is an exoplanet that is almost twice as large as Jupiter but has only half its mass. It is also called a ‘Hot Jupiter’. Hot Jupiters… Continue reading Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b and Extremely Large Telescope
Babesia Infection
News: Eight Asiatic lions died and 17 others were infected during a recent outbreak of Babesia disease in Gujarat’s Gir forest. About Babesia Infection Babesia is a genus of microscopic protozoan parasites that infect the red blood cells of animals and humans, causing the disease known as babesiosis. Causative Organism: The disease is caused by… Continue reading Babesia Infection
Blue Micromoon
News: A rare astronomical phenomenon will appear in the night sky, featuring a micromoon that will also be a blue moon. About Blue Micromoon A micromoon is a full or new moon that occurs when the moon is roughly at its farthest from Earth in its orbit. Why does it happen: The moon’s orbit around… Continue reading Blue Micromoon
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
News: A Department of Science & Technology (DST) task force has recommended a phased shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography for protecting sensitive data in critical sectors. About Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to a new generation of mathematical algorithms designed to protect digital data from being broken by future quantum computers. Aim: PQC aims… Continue reading Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC)
News: In a major step towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the dedicated Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway. About India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset. Dedicated route: The train will… Continue reading India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train and Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC)
Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform
News: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research developed the CLEAR platform for high-resolution protein mapping. About Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR): It is a novel spatial protein imaging platform that enables visualization and mapping of a large number of proteins within the same sample. Developed… Continue reading Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform
