Science and Technology in Everyday Life Current Affairs for UPSC

Why does gold never rust? Its surface may have the clue, Pg2

Study reveals gold's resistance to rust is due to surface reconstruction hindering oxygen molecule dissociation, impacting catalyst design.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

28 May, 2026

Why does gold never rust? Its surface may have the clue, Pg2

Study reveals gold's resistance to rust is due to surface reconstruction hindering oxygen molecule dissociation, impacting catalyst design.

28 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

The battle against AI misinformation, Pg9

AI misinformation battle intensifies as India grapples with policy gaps amid rising cybercrimes and digital deceit concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

28 May, 2026

The battle against AI misinformation, Pg9

AI misinformation battle intensifies as India grapples with policy gaps amid rising cybercrimes and digital deceit concerns.

28 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

Pope Leo speaks against unchecked AI growth: 5 key warnings issued by him, Pg18

Pope Leo XIV warns against unchecked AI growth, urging ethical governance and cautioning against job displacement and military applications.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface Contributions of Moral Thinkers and Philosophers

27 May, 2026

Pope Leo speaks against unchecked AI growth: 5 key warnings issued by him, Pg18

Pope Leo XIV warns against unchecked AI growth, urging ethical governance and cautioning against job displacement and military applications.

27 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Physicists are finding new ways to make electrons act strangely, Pg2

Physicists achieve fractional quantum Hall effect in pentalayer graphene without magnetic fields, paving way for advanced quantum computing.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

26 May, 2026

Physicists are finding new ways to make electrons act strangely, Pg2

Physicists achieve fractional quantum Hall effect in pentalayer graphene without magnetic fields, paving way for advanced quantum computing.

26 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Indian researchers solve an old puzzle in chemistry, Pg8

Indian scientists create carbon-free molecule mimicking ferrocene's structure, using osmium and boron, potentially revolutionizing material science and answering a 7-decade-old chemistry puzzle.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

26 May, 2026

Indian researchers solve an old puzzle in chemistry, Pg8

Indian scientists create carbon-free molecule mimicking ferrocene's structure, using osmium and boron, potentially revolutionizing material science and answering a 7-decade-old chemistry puzzle.

26 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Long-awaited anti-COVID drug is also a milestone against future viruses, Pg2

Ensitrelvir, a Japanese antiviral drug, shows promise in preventing COVID-19 after exposure, marking a milestone against future Betacoronaviruses outbreaks.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 May, 2026

Long-awaited anti-COVID drug is also a milestone against future viruses, Pg2

Ensitrelvir, a Japanese antiviral drug, shows promise in preventing COVID-19 after exposure, marking a milestone against future Betacoronaviruses outbreaks.

25 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Study finds anti-ageing protein, Pg16

Scientists discover Pg16 protein, boosting its levels in older mice enhances strength, energy, and bone health by curbing age-related inflammation.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 May, 2026

Study finds anti-ageing protein, Pg16

Scientists discover Pg16 protein, boosting its levels in older mice enhances strength, energy, and bone health by curbing age-related inflammation.

25 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Kimchi can flush microplastics, Pg16

Kimchi probiotic shown to effectively bind and flush out microplastics from the body, preventing organ accumulation: South Korean Study.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 May, 2026

Kimchi can flush microplastics, Pg16

Kimchi probiotic shown to effectively bind and flush out microplastics from the body, preventing organ accumulation: South Korean Study.

25 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

AI agents Co-Scientist, Robin could accelerate research, Pg13

AI agents Co-Scientist and Robin expedite research, identifying leukemia drug combinations and macular degeneration treatments through hypothesis generation and data interpretation.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

24 May, 2026

AI agents Co-Scientist, Robin could accelerate research, Pg13

AI agents Co-Scientist and Robin expedite research, identifying leukemia drug combinations and macular degeneration treatments through hypothesis generation and data interpretation.

24 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Science and Technology in Everyday Life Robotics and Nanotechnology

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

India emerges as 'egocentric' data hub fueling AI robotics, raising worker exploitation and automation concerns globally.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Science and Technology in Everyday Life Robotics and Nanotechnology

23 May, 2026

Why India is becoming 'egocentric' data hotspot, Pg18

India emerges as 'egocentric' data hub fueling AI robotics, raising worker exploitation and automation concerns globally.

23 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Origin of all disease, Pg9

Professor Tissot's groundbreaking theory posits that all life, animal and vegetable, originates from organized mould, challenging conventional understanding.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

22 May, 2026

Origin of all disease, Pg9

Professor Tissot's groundbreaking theory posits that all life, animal and vegetable, originates from organized mould, challenging conventional understanding.

22 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Sperm whale ‘clicks’ have complex patterns similar to human speech, Pg2

Sperm whale 'clicks' exhibit complex patterns akin to human speech, reveals new study on acoustic structure and communication.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life

21 May, 2026

Sperm whale ‘clicks’ have complex patterns similar to human speech, Pg2

Sperm whale 'clicks' exhibit complex patterns akin to human speech, reveals new study on acoustic structure and communication.

21 May, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life Corporate Governance

Current International Perspectives and Trends on AI Accountability (The International AI Accountability Forum 2026 Theme Global Architecture of AI Accountability: Evolving Regulatory and Liability Framework), Pg6

Global AI accountability architecture reshapes international law; EU shifts to stricter liability standards by 2026, impacting developers.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life Corporate Governance

21 May, 2026

Current International Perspectives and Trends on AI Accountability (The International AI Accountability Forum 2026 Theme Global Architecture of AI Accountability: Evolving Regulatory and Liability Framework), Pg6

Global AI accountability architecture reshapes international law; EU shifts to stricter liability standards by 2026, impacting developers.

21 May, 2026

Food Processing and Related Industries Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management participated prominently in Vigyan TECH 2026 (On National Technology Day, NIFTEM-K showcased 23 indigenous food technologies and transferred three key technologies to startups ..., Pg20

NIFTEM showcases 23 indigenous food technologies at Vigyan TECH 2026, transferring three to startups, boosting food innovation.

Food Processing and Related Industries Science and Technology in Everyday Life Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

20 May, 2026

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management participated prominently in Vigyan TECH 2026 (On National Technology Day, NIFTEM-K showcased 23 indigenous food technologies and transferred three key technologies to startups ..., Pg20

NIFTEM showcases 23 indigenous food technologies at Vigyan TECH 2026, transferring three to startups, boosting food innovation.

20 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Constant mechanical force may be why heart cancer is so rare, Pg13

Research reveals constant mechanical force from heartbeats may suppress cancer cell growth by altering DNA accessibility and gene activity.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

17 May, 2026

Constant mechanical force may be why heart cancer is so rare, Pg13

Research reveals constant mechanical force from heartbeats may suppress cancer cell growth by altering DNA accessibility and gene activity.

17 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Focused ultrasound offers new ways to treat eye disease, Pg13

Ultrasound technology offers non-invasive treatments for eye diseases like glaucoma, potentially restoring vision by stimulating retinal and brain cells.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

17 May, 2026

Focused ultrasound offers new ways to treat eye disease, Pg13

Ultrasound technology offers non-invasive treatments for eye diseases like glaucoma, potentially restoring vision by stimulating retinal and brain cells.

17 May, 2026