News: Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City became the first hospital to administer ITVISMA after UAE regulatory approval in November 2025. About ITVISMA Gene Therapy “Itvisma” is a brand name for the gene therapy drug onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve. It is a one-time gene therapy approved in late 2025 for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)… Continue reading ITVISMA Gene Therapy
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.
INS Vaghsheer
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu undertook a dived sortie onboard Submarine – INS Vaghsheer on Western Seaboard. About INS Vaghsheer INS Vaghsheer is the sixth and final Kalvari-class (Scorpene-class) diesel-electric attack submarine of the Indian Navy. Built by: It was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai under Project 75… Continue reading INS Vaghsheer
Frequency Comb
News- Frequency combs were in the news due to their growing use in high-precision atomic clocks and advanced optical measurements. About Frequency Comb A frequency comb is a special type of laser light whose spectrum consists of a large number of evenly spaced, discrete frequencies, resembling the teeth of a comb. Unlike a conventional laser… Continue reading Frequency Comb
Anopheles Stephensi and Malaria in India
News: Urban malaria driven by invasive Anopheles stephensi threatens India’s malaria elimination targets, according to the Health Ministry’s Malaria Elimination Technical Report 2025. About Anopheles Stephensi Anopheles stephensi is a significant mosquito species now recognised as an invasive threat because it thrives in urban environments. Transmits: The species efficiently transmits Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax,… Continue reading Anopheles Stephensi and Malaria in India
Tsunami Ready Programme
News: India is set to have over 100 villages certified as tsunami-ready in the Indian Ocean region. This achievement will make India the first country in the Indian Ocean region to have such a large number of tsunami-ready villages. About Tsunami Ready Programme It is an initiative led by UNESCO to strengthen community resilience against… Continue reading Tsunami Ready Programme
Akash-NG Missile System
News: DRDO successfully completed User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG, clearing the way for its induction into the Indian armed forces. About Akash-NG Missile System The Akash-NG (New Generation) is a state-of-the-art, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). Developed by: It has been indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), in collaboration with other laboratories… Continue reading Akash-NG Missile System
Ghost Pairing
News: WhatsApp ghost pairing has led to a recent rise in cases of cyber fraud involving unauthorised access to users’ messaging accounts. About Ghost Pairing Ghost pairing is a cyber fraud technique in which attackers gain unauthorised access to a victim’s WhatsApp account. It occurs when fraudsters secretly link the victim’s WhatsApp account to another… Continue reading Ghost Pairing
Candida Auris
News: Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat Candida auris which has shut down multiple hospital intensive care units. About Candida Auris Candida Auris (C. auris) is a fungus that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness. Some strains of Candida auris are resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, which… Continue reading Candida Auris
Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)
News: The MMOD threat gained attention after space debris hit China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed vehicle, causing a minor crack in its return capsule window. About Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD) Micrometeoroids: These are naturally occurring, extremely small particles ranging from a few micrometres to about two millimetres in size. Origin: Most originate from asteroid collisions in… Continue reading Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)
Raccoon Roundworm
News: Europe is on alert after a new study revealed the raccoon roundworm has firmly taken hold in wild raccoons across nine countries, with Germany at the epicentre. About Raccoon Roundworm It is a parasitic worm found in raccoon intestinal tract. Scientific name:Baylisascaris procyconis, (family Ascarididae) Affected Region: It affects raccoon populations in parts of North… Continue reading Raccoon Roundworm
