News: The NGT is examining mugger crocodile deaths in Kota’s Chandralok River after banned Aldrin was detected and accountability remained unresolved. About Aldrin Pesticide Aldrin is a highly toxic, synthetic organochlorine insecticide that belongs to the cyclodiene group of chemicals. Key Features Toxicity: Aldrin can kill birds, fish, humans, and many insect pests including termites, grasshoppers, and corn… Continue reading Aldrin Pesticide
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.
Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
News: DRDO has invited industry partners to develop and deploy the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) for continuous submarine surveillance. About Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS): It is a fixed network of undersea sensors that provides round-the-clock monitoring of underwater submarine activity. Developed by: It is being… Continue reading Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
White Gut Disease (WDG)
News: Officials of the Fisheries department sounded alarm about the outbreak of White Gut Disease (WDG). About White Gut Disease (WDG) It is a gastrointestinal disorder of cultivated penaeid shrimp. It is also known as White Feces Disease (WFD). Caused by: It is caused by bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Symptoms: Shrimp affected by it produce white… Continue reading White Gut Disease (WDG)
SOLVE Platform of ISRO
News: ISRO successfully conducted the first ground test of the SOLVE solid motor for Gaganyaan Test Missions at Sriharikota on July 3. About SOLVE Platform of ISRO Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) platform is a solid motor-based test platform developed to conduct Integrated Parachute Tests for validating the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module. Developed… Continue reading SOLVE Platform of ISRO
INS Trikand
News: Indian Naval Ship INS Trikand will participate in the 58th National Day celebrations of Mauritius. About INS Trikand INS Trikand is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the last of the three “Follow-On Talwar Class” frigates. Built by: It was built in the Russian Federation. Commission year: It was commissioned into… Continue reading INS Trikand
Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026
News: Applications are invited for the Bharat Life Sciences Award (BLSA) 2026 to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem. About Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 About It is an award to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem. The inaugural… Continue reading Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026
India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure
News: The Ministry of Civil Aviation approved India’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport. About India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure Private Point-in-Space (PinS) is India’s first private satellite-based instrument approach procedure that enables safe and precise helicopter operations at heliports without conventional landing infrastructure. Operations at: It… Continue reading India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure
Plant and Animal Discoveries 2025
News: According to Animal Discoveries 2025, India has recorded 483 species, of which 226 species were recorded for the first time in the country. About Animal Discoveries 2025 Released by: Animal Discoveries 2025 is an annual report released by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) detailing the discoveries of fauna. Animal Discoveries 2025: India has recorded… Continue reading Plant and Animal Discoveries 2025
Operation Amistad
News: India was among the first countries to respond to the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, launching Operation Amistad to deliver critical medical and humanitarian assistance to the affected areas. About Operation Amistad About: It is a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in response to the devastating earthquake in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela… Continue reading Operation Amistad
Green Ammonia and Green Urea
News: The Centre has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing carbon emissions by unveiling a roadmap to establish Green Urea production in India, backed by a large-scale procurement of Green Ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). About Green Ammonia Green ammonia is ammonia (NH₃) produced using renewable electricity, green… Continue reading Green Ammonia and Green Urea
