Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Why in News ?  In a pre-recorded video message delivered at the Global Space Exploration Conference 2025 held in New Delhi , the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently emphasized the multifaceted role of India’s space programme . He said it extends beyond scientific exploration to serve as a powerful tool for empowering citizens and […]

Why in News?  An international team of solar physicists, including researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, has discovered large-scale plasma shifts in the Sun’s near-surface shear layer (NSSL). Published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The study reveals that these plasma shifts, driven by the Sun’s rotation and the Coriolis force, are crucial […]

Why in News ?  The Cosmologists has recently  studied how matter clumps together in the universe post-Big Bang, forming galaxies, clusters, and cosmic structures. The concept of “clumpiness” is quantified using a parameter called Sigma 8 (S8), which measures the amplitude of matter fluctuations on scales of 26 million light-years. Relevance : Prelims : Sigma […]

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 […]