Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Why in News? The Solid State Drive SSD was recently in News. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SSD/HDD/Floppy disk Mains :   GS 3 ( Technology) Solid State Drive (SSD): Technology: Uses NAND flash memory (semiconductor-based) to store data, with no moving parts. Data is stored in memory cells, accessed electronically via a controller. […]

  DeFi is a subset of Web3 that uses blockchain and smart contracts to recreate financial services (e.g., lending, borrowing, trading) without traditional intermediaries like banks. Key Features: Permissionless: Anyone with an internet connection and a crypto wallet can participate. Transparency: Transactions are recorded on public blockchains, ensuring auditability. Smart Contracts: Automated, self-executing agreements that […]

What is BIPV? BIPV integrates solar panels directly into a building’s structure, such as façades, roofs, windows, and railings. It serves dual purposes: power generation and acting as a structural component. Advantages Transforms building elements (e.g., glass, tiles) into energy-generating surfaces. Delivers long-term savings despite higher initial costs. Utilizes structural features without requiring additional space. […]

Why in News ? The discovery by the team at the Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru represents a significant advancement in the study of topological materials and their applications in next-generation technologies, such as quantum computing, fault-tolerant electronics, and energy-efficient systems. Relevance- Pre & Mains Prelims: Topological materials Mains: GS 3 Key Highlights of the […]

Why in News ?. A groundbreaking study published in Science Immunology  recently  has identified TR1 cells as pivotal in the immune response during malaria reinfections. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: TCR/TRI cells/ CD4⁺ cells Mains :  GS 3 ( Science & tech) This discovery challenges long-held views about malaria immunity and opens avenues for […]

Why in news ?The development of a super-fast charging sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery by researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru, India, represents a significant advancement in energy storage technology. This breakthrough, announced in May 2025, has captured widespread attention due to its potential to transform India’s energy landscape by […]

Why in News ? India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The AMCA project aims to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, enhancing the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) air power amid growing regional tensions and global defense dynamics. […]

Why in News? At Google’s I/O 2025 conference on May 20-21 in Mountain View, California, the company unveiled a layered AI strategy, dubbed an “AI Matryoshka,” with Gemini at its core. Key points: Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : AI Matryoshka/AI Mode Mains :   GS 3 ( Technological Dev>)   Key Points: Gemini […]

Why in News? The recently launched Yashoda AI – Your AI SAKHI aims to enhance women’s literacy in artificial intelligence and digital awareness. Spearheaded by the National Commission for Women (NCW). Objectives of Yashoda AI The primary goal of Yashoda AI is to equip women with essential knowledge and skills in AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety. By […]

Why in News? US President Donald Trump’s plan for a nationwide missile defense system — dubbed “Golden Dome” — faces significant technical and political challenges, and it could cost far more than he has estimated to achieve its goals. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims :  Golden Dome Mains :  GS 2/ 3  About […]