Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Why in News? India’s space-tech sector is witnessing rapid growth, with total funding reaching approximately $871 million as of July 2026. Private sector milestones, such as Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 reaching low Earth orbit, have marked a major shift from research to commercial maturity. Key Highlights: Strong surge in private investment catalyzed by the 2020 Space […]

IPR vs AI (Pre & Mains) – Concise Notes Why in News? Delhi High Court delivered India’s first major ruling on Generative AI (GenAI) and Copyright. ANI sued OpenAI, alleging that its copyrighted news content was used to train ChatGPT without permission. The case is part of the global debate on AI training vs Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). […]

Why in News? State-run Bank of Baroda (BoB) confirmed a major cybersecurity incident after reports surfaced that approximately 1 terabyte (1TB) of sensitive customer and internal banking records had allegedly been leaked and published on the dark web. Key Points: Nature of the Incident: A threat actor allegedly exfiltrated and leaked around 1TB of data […]

Why in News? A major three-year study published in the scientific journal Gut Microbes has created the first-ever reference database of the gut microbiome across South Asia. Led by researchers from India and the US, the study reveals that changes in the gut bacteria of urbanizing Indians—driven by processed foods rather than genetics—help explain the […]

Why in News? The European Commission presented new guidelines and a prototype of an age verification app developed under the Digital Services Act (DSA). This initiative aims to prevent minors from accessing harmful and explicit online content while safeguarding adult users’ privacy. Countries like Denmark, Greece, Spain, France, and Italy are partnering with the Commission […]

India’s First Dengue Vaccine Approval: Regulatory Milestone: The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approved Qdenga (TAK-003), developed by Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda, making it the country’s first authorized dengue vaccine. Target Audience: Approved for individuals aged 4 to 60 years, addressing a critical gap in managing the nation’s fast-growing mosquito-borne disease burden. Mechanism & […]

Why in News? Hydrogen-powered mobility has taken center stage with the successful launch and deployment of clean-energy transportation initiatives, most notably India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered trainset featuring specialized Hydrogen Driving Power Cars (DPCs). Operating on routes like the Jind–Sonipat section, this milestone places India among a select group of global pioneers (alongside Germany, Japan, and […]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is taking a major step toward introducing polymer (plastic) currency in India. Its subsidiary, BRBNMPL, has launched a global tender to source specialized polymer sheets for a trial run. Key Points: The Trial: The RBI is seeking 68,000 reams of polymer substrate to print two denominations (likely ₹10 and […]

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak (GS Paper II: Health/GS Paper III: Science & Tech) Context: A major surge of Cyclosporiasis cases has been reported across the US (particularly in Michigan and Ohio). Key Trigger: Contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico and served at specific food chains. About Cyclosporiasis: Pathogen: Caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Transmission: […]

Why in News? Researchers from the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) and the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS)—both under the Department of Science and Technology (DST)—have developed a breakthrough porous organic anode material. This innovation addresses the growing demand for fast-charging, long-lasting, and sustainable battery technology for electric […]