Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Frozen Embryos & the ART Act (GS 3: Bio-Ethics/Science) Why in News?  The Delhi High Court recently issued a notice to the Union Government regarding a “blanket ban” on the donation of surplus frozen embryos. The Conflict: Under the current ART Act, thousands of viable embryos must be “allowed to perish” (destroyed) after 10 years […]

Green Hydrogen-Based Direct Reduced Iron (H₂-DRI) In traditional steelmaking, we use Coke (derived from coal) to remove oxygen from iron ore. This process releases massive amounts of CO2. H₂-DRI changes the chemistry of this process. The Process: Instead of coal, Green Hydrogen (H2o) is pumped into a furnace with the iron ore. The Chemical Shift: […]

Why in news ? the Supreme Court has recently  held in a judgment  that  Stem cell ‘therapies’ cannot be offered as a clinical service for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), outside of an approved and monitored clinical trial or research setting. Why did the Supreme Court intervene? The court’s decision serves to protect patients from “predatory” […]

The Government of India is preparing to roll out Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology by end of 2026. About Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology: Vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology is a wireless systemthat allows vehicles to directly exchange safety data without using mobile or internet networks. Objective: The primary objective is to lower the risk of collisionsand chain accidents by providing advance warnings about sudden […]

The news is about the Government of India (through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting) proposing Draft IT (Digital Code) Rules, 2026. These rules aim to regulate obscenity and other harmful content on digital platforms like social media, OTT (streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video), online news publishers, and user-generated content. Key Points: New definition […]

Why in  News ? India to unveil its long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile on Republic Day 2026. About LRAShM: Developed by the DRDO for the Indian Navy, the missile’s specs make it a “carrier-killer”: Range: Current capability is 1,500 km, with a future roadmap extending to 3,000–3,500 km. Speed: Operates at Mach 5 to Mach 8 […]

The R21/Matrix-M vaccine is a groundbreaking vaccine developed to prevent malaria, specifically targeting the Plasmodium falciparum parasite, which is the deadliest malaria parasite globally. Developed by the University of Oxford and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, it became the second malaria vaccine ever to be recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) in […]

Why in news ? The Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) was recenty in  news regarding the ISRO missions in space. About RLV : A Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) is a spacecraft or rocket designed to return to Earth substantially intact, allowing it to be refurbished and launched again for subsequent missions. For decades, rockets were “expendable”—meaning […]

Why in News ? Recent reports from Madhya Pradesh (Neemuch district) indicate multiple cases and deaths linked to Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), prompting public health response and outbreak investigation. What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)? GBS is an autoimmune disorderwhere the immune system attacks peripheral nerves, causing muscle weakness and, in severe cases, paralysis. It is rare, affecting 1–2 per 100,000 people annually. It is […]

Project Suncatcher is Google’s “moonshot” research project aimed at moving AI data centers off the planet and into Earth’s orbit. It was officially unveiled in late 2025 as a radical solution to the massive energy and environmental costs of AI on Earth. Why is it in the news now (2026)? The AI Energy Crisis: Terrestrial […]