News: Nitrosamines have gained attention because they are hidden chemicals present in foods, water, pharmaceuticals, and tobacco that are linked to cancer risk. About Nitrosamines as Hidden Carcinogens Nitrosamines are organic compounds that contain alkyl and an aryl group with the following nitrogen and oxygen group: N–N=O. Formation: They are formed when amines react with… Continue reading Nitrosamines as Hidden Carcinogens
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.
Pellet Guns
News: The Supreme Court examined petitions on pellet gun use after students and workers suffered serious injuries during a crowd-control incident in Delhi. About Pellet Guns Pellet guns are 12-bore pump-action shotguns classified as less-lethal kinetic projectile weapons used for crowd control and dispersal. Working Mechanism: Loading: A cartridge containing hundreds of small pellets is… Continue reading Pellet Guns
Protein Language Models (pLMs)
News: Scientists at Duke University developed Raygun, an AI system that can shrink, enlarge, and extensively rewrite proteins, and published the study in Nature on July 29. About Protein Language Models (pLMs) Protein Language Model (pLM) is a special type of artificial intelligence that studies protein sequences to understand their structure and function. Core Analogy: Proteins… Continue reading Protein Language Models (pLMs)
Leptospirosis
News: Leptospirosis cases and mortality begin surging with the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala. About Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a tropical zoonotic disease. It is also commonly known as “rat fever” or “flood fever.” Causing bacteria: It is caused by the bacterium Leptospira that can be found in contaminated water or soil. How it… Continue reading Leptospirosis
Blue Straggler Star
News: Indian astronomers and international collaborators have discovered a Blue Straggler Star during its formation, providing rare direct evidence of its origin. About Blue Straggler Star Blue Straggler Star (BSS) is an unusually hot, bright, blue, and massive star found in old star clusters. Location: It is found in old star clusters, including globular and open… Continue reading Blue Straggler Star
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
News: As enterprises increasingly adopt AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) has emerged as a key framework for connecting AI models with an organization’s proprietary knowledge. About Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) It is a technique that makes AI more accurate by allowing it to search your organization’s own documents before answering a question. Features: Instead of relying only… Continue reading Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Chandipura Virus
News: Two children from Rajasthan have died in recent days after testing positive for the Chandipura virus. About Chandipura Virus Chandipura Virus is a virus of the Rhabdoviridae family. It also includes other members such as the lyssavirus that causes rabies. How it is caused: Several species of sandflies, like Phlebotomine sandflies and Phlebotomus papatasi,… Continue reading Chandipura Virus
PRAXIS System
News: NASA has selected the PRAXIS mission concept for Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) 2026 Phase I funding. About PRAXIS System Full form: PRAXIS stands for Planetary Rings Autonomous EXploration with In-situ Sampling. Proposed by: The system is proposed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Aim: The mission aims to directly collect and analyze planetary… Continue reading PRAXIS System
Fields Medal 2026
News: The International Mathematical Union announced the 2026 Fields Medal winners at the International Congress of Mathematicians held in Philadelphia on July 23. About Fields Medal 2026 The Fields Medal is awarded to recognize outstanding mathematical achievement for existing work and for the promise of future achievement. Awarded by: The fields medals are awarded by… Continue reading Fields Medal 2026
Lipfendra
News: The FDA has approved the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, to lower LDL cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol and certain inherited cholesterol disorders. About Lipfendra Lipfendra is a once-daily oral tablet and is notable as the first oral medication to block PCSK9, a target previously addressed primarily through injectable therapies. Note: PCSK9 is… Continue reading Lipfendra
