Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Why in News?  The Rafale M has been in the news recently due to a significant defense deal finalized between India and France recently. India signed a Rs 63,000 crore (approximately $7.4 billion) agreement to procure 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets for the Indian Navy, marking one of the largest defense deals between the […]

Why in News ?The Kerala State Electricity Board, in partnership with IIT Bombay, has initiated a pilot program to evaluate the practicality of integrating Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology in Kerala. The project focuses on leveraging Electric Vehicles (EVs) to improve grid stability and energy efficiency. What is V2G? V2G refers to a system where vehicles connect […]

Why in News?  The article was published in the Hindu newspaper. It talks about AI regulation in India & challenges . Relevance to General Studies (GS) Papers: GS Paper III – Science and Technology: AI is a critical topic in science and technology due to its transformative impact on various sectors such as health, education, […]

Why in News ? Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft faced “GPS spoofing” during relief missions to earthquake-hit Myanmar under Operation Brahma, launched after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28, 2025. The IAF’s response on the same day, affirming mission success despite the cyber interference, has sparked discussions on aviation security and regional cyber threats. […]

The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its Biomass mission as part of the Earth Explorer Programme, aimed at tracking the world’s forests and monitoring changes in their biomass. Announced on April 13, 2025, by Alind Chauhan in The Indian Express, this mission seeks to measure carbon storage and assess how forests are affected by […]

The study, led by Dr. Prasanna, involved a comprehensive analysis of the genomes of 9,772 individuals from various populations across India. The researchers identified approximately 180 million genetic variants, which are differences in DNA sequences among individuals. These findings were published in the Journal of Nature Genetics and provide valuable insights into the genetic diversity […]

Why in News?  India has improved its position to 36th out of 170 countries in the UNCTAD’s Frontier Technologies Readiness Index 2024, according to the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Why it is Important for UPSC? Prelims Relevance: Reports & Indices: UNCTAD Technology and […]

Why in News ?  Rajya Sabha has passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, which seeks to provide legal clarity on disputes between airlines and lessors regarding aircraft and engines. The Bill implements provisions of the Cape Town Convention, addressing challenges airlines like SpiceJet and Go First have faced in repossessing leased […]

Why in News? The term was recently in news in an article. Located in northwestern Greenland, Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) is the U.S. Defense Department’s northernmost installation. It is crucial for missile warning, missile defense, and space surveillance, positioned directly between the USA and northern Russia. The base supports U.S. Space Force […]

 Why in News ?   The news about World Water Day 2025, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for collective action in water conservation and the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 campaign, is significant due to its focus on addressing India’s escalating water crisis through community-driven […]