Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

The WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025  Why in News ? The WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025, launched by the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry, invites startups to develop ‘BhashaSetu,’ an AI-powered multilingual translation solution. The hackathon focuses on creating tools for real-time translation, transliteration, and voice localization across at least 12 major Indian languages to promote inclusive […]

Why in News ?Bihar became India’s first state to implement mobile app-based voting during municipal bypolls and elections in six Nagar Panchayats, marking a significant electoral innovation. Inclusive Voting: The initiative targeted senior citizens, disabled individuals, and pregnant women, enabling them to vote from home, enhancing accessibility in districts like Patna, Buxar, Rohtas, and East […]

Why in News? India is transitioning towards eco-friendly port operations by introducing electric tugboats under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla has become the first port in India to procure battery-powered tugboats, marking a significant step toward sustainability in maritime operations. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims […]

Why in News?  In recent years, Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment for patients suffering from aggressive blood cancers resistant to conventional therapies. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy Mains :   GS 3/Technology What is CAR T-Cell Therapy? Chimeric Antigen Receptor […]

Why in News?  On June 21, 2025, the U.S. launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers armed with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs. Former President Donald Trump hailed it as a “spectacular military success,” claiming Iran’s nuclear capabilities were “obliterated.” The 40-hour B-2 mission, […]

Why in News ? Israel has recently launched airstrikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, highlighting concerns about the potential production of plutonium for atomic weapons. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: HWR/IAEA Mains :  GS II- / GS 3 –Environment The strikes targeted several Iranian nuclear sites, including the Natanz enrichment facility, centrifuge workshops […]

Why in News ? Researchers subjected the rice plant, Oryza sativa, to low temperatures to test its adaptability. The study focused on the number and quality of seeds produced as indicators of adaptation. The landmark finding revealed that rice plants exposed to cold temperatures developed epigenetic changes in a gene called ACT1, enabling them to […]

Why in News?  The commissioning of INS Arnala on June 18, 2025, in Visakhapatnam is a landmark event for the Indian Navy, boosting its coastal defense capabilities and advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. As the first of 16 indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Arnala strengthens India’s ability to counter submarine threats […]

Why in News?  The Delhi government has taken a significant step in addressing the contentious issue of pollution by announcing the inclusion of new technology-based machines. The government  has  launched advanced machines such as ‘Anti-Smog Guns’ and ‘Super Sprayers.’ Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SFO/IMPT/SPArc Mains :   GS 3  Scince  Tech./Environment Water Sprinkler […]

Why in News?  The step-and-shoot Spot-Scanning Proton Arc Therapy (SPArc) was successfully used for the first time to treat a patient with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare type of cancer. The treatment, performed at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, demonstrates significant advances in radiation therapy for anatomically complex tumors while sparing nearby critical tissues. […]