Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Why in News ?   The Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS) during a briefing on Operation Sindoor, demonstrating its effectiveness in neutralizing aerial threats from Pakistan during a recent military conflict. This highlights India’s robust air defense infrastructure. Relevance :  UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: IACCS/) Akashteer System […]

Why in News?. A 42-year-old woman in Malappuram, Kerala, has recently tested positive for Nipah virus. She  was diagnosed with Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)/ insecticide-treated nets (ITNs Mains :  GS 1/GS 2 – Social Issues/ Health) About the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES): Acute […]

The S-400 Triumf (NATO: SA-21 Growler), developed by Russia’s Almaz-Antey, is one of the most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems globally, designed to counter aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : The S-400 Triumf)/other defence systems Mains :  GS 2 –IR/ GS 3-Security /Science & Dev.) […]

Why in News?  India’s reported use of Harop drones in strikes on Pakistani targets (e.g., Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi) during Operation Sindoor, following a terror attack in Pahalgam. About  Harop  Drone : The Harop, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is a loitering munition, also known as a suicide or kamikaze drone, combining features of an […]

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, […]