Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Why in News? The Indian government plans to invest Rs 6,000 crore in promoting precision farming. This includes smart technologies like AI, IoT, and drones to optimize agricultural inputs and increase productivity while reducing environmental impact. About Precision farming: Precision farming (also known as precision agriculture) is a modern agricultural technique that uses advanced technology […]

The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit recently  concluded in the United States, marking a progress in the advancement of a joint defence innovation ecosystem in India and the USA. About INDUS-X Summit: The INDUS-X Summit is a bilateral initiative between India and the United States aimed at fostering defense innovation collaboration. Launched in June […]

Why in News? The OpenAI’s project Strawberry, it is now officially called OpenAI o1. On September 12, the company fully unveiled the new AI model that thinks before responding. According to OpenAI, the model can reason through complex tasks and solve harder problems than previous models in science, coding, and math. While it is the […]

Mission Mausam is a comprehensive weather and climate research initiative launched by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). It aims to enhance India’s capabilities in weather forecasting, climate modeling, and climate services. Key objectives of Mission Mausam include: Improving weather forecasting accuracy: The mission seeks to enhance the accuracy and reliability of weather forecasts, especially for […]

The WTO has recently said that the Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is ranked as one of the biggest global health threats. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), AMR could push 24 million people into extreme poverty in the next decade and shave off trillions of dollars of GDP if we do not take the right measures. […]

Why in News? SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn mission  sending a four-person crew of civilians on a first-ever commercial spacewalk into Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts. The  Polaris Dawn mission is an ambitious spaceflight mission planned as part of the Polaris Program, a series of private spaceflights led by SpaceX in partnership with private individuals […]

The Agni-IV missile is part of India’s Agni series of ballistic missiles, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It plays a crucial role in India’s nuclear deterrence strategy. Here are the key features of the Agni-IV missile: 1. Range: Operational Range: 3,500 to 4,000 kilometers. This medium-range ballistic missile extends India’s reach […]

The BioE3 Policy, also known as the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment Policy, is an initiative aimed at leveraging biotechnology to drive economic growth, protect the environment, and create employment opportunities in India. Below are the key points about the BioE3 Policy: 1. Objective: The primary objective of the BioE3 Policy is to harness […]

The Vigyan Dhara Scheme is an initiative launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in India. The scheme focuses on promoting scientific research, innovation, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge across the country. Here are the key points about the Vigyan Dhara Scheme: 1. Objective: The primary objective of the Vigyan Dhara Scheme […]

Why in News? The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India (IN MoD) has recently entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA). Through this SOSA, the United States and India agree to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that promote national defense. The […]