Science & Technology Current Affairs for UPSC

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

China, US are in race to connect science with industry. India must catch up, Pg13

India lags significantly in R&D and innovation, risking subaltern status as US and China race to integrate science with industry for global dominance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

2 Sep, 2026

China, US are in race to connect science with industry. India must catch up, Pg13

India lags significantly in R&D and innovation, risking subaltern status as US and China race to integrate science with industry for global dominance.

2 Sep, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

A Hidden Eight-Note Alphabet Makes Up Every Bird Song In The World, Pg II

Researchers uncover a universal eight-note alphabet underlying all bird songs worldwide, demonstrating how environment and evolution dictate avian communication patterns.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Sep, 2026

A Hidden Eight-Note Alphabet Makes Up Every Bird Song In The World, Pg II

Researchers uncover a universal eight-note alphabet underlying all bird songs worldwide, demonstrating how environment and evolution dictate avian communication patterns.

2 Sep, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s data centre boom is colliding with its climate reality, Pg11

India's rapid data centre expansion collides with climate reality, exacerbating water scarcity, power grid strain, and urban heat, demanding urgent policy reforms.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Sep, 2026

India’s data centre boom is colliding with its climate reality, Pg11

India's rapid data centre expansion collides with climate reality, exacerbating water scarcity, power grid strain, and urban heat, demanding urgent policy reforms.

2 Sep, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

After Seven-Month Hiatus, ISRO to Launch Key Satellite on Sept 4, Pg9

ISRO ends seven-month launch hiatus, set to launch advanced EOS-05 earth observation satellite via GSLV F17 on September 4 from Sriharikota.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Space Technology

1 Sep, 2026

After Seven-Month Hiatus, ISRO to Launch Key Satellite on Sept 4, Pg9

ISRO ends seven-month launch hiatus, set to launch advanced EOS-05 earth observation satellite via GSLV F17 on September 4 from Sriharikota.

1 Sep, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Will 'talking' cars reduce road accident deaths?, Pg14

Ministry mandates Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication system by 2028, enabling cars to wirelessly warn drivers of accident risks, aiming to drastically reduce road fatalities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

1 Sep, 2026

Will 'talking' cars reduce road accident deaths?, Pg14

Ministry mandates Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication system by 2028, enabling cars to wirelessly warn drivers of accident risks, aiming to drastically reduce road fatalities.

1 Sep, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

In India, A Hard Limit for X’s Transparency Pledge, Pg12

X's transparency pledge on government censorship orders clashes with India's IT Act, mandating strict confidentiality on content blocking requests.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

1 Sep, 2026

In India, A Hard Limit for X’s Transparency Pledge, Pg12

X's transparency pledge on government censorship orders clashes with India's IT Act, mandating strict confidentiality on content blocking requests.

1 Sep, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

CERN Is Exploring How India Can Be Part Of Its Future: Director-General, Pg12

CERN Director-General Mark Thomson discusses future mega-science projects like the Future Circular Collider and India's potential technological contributions.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

1 Sep, 2026

CERN Is Exploring How India Can Be Part Of Its Future: Director-General, Pg12

CERN Director-General Mark Thomson discusses future mega-science projects like the Future Circular Collider and India's potential technological contributions.

1 Sep, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Navy commissions INS Nipun for advanced operations, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions INS Nipun, second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, boosting deep-sea operations and submarine rescue capabilities, built indigenously.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

1 Sep, 2026

Navy commissions INS Nipun for advanced operations, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions INS Nipun, second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel, boosting deep-sea operations and submarine rescue capabilities, built indigenously.

1 Sep, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Amount Outlined for Semicon Programme by Government, Pg8

Government notifies ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 program, offering 40% fiscal support for silicon wafer fabs and chip design incentives.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

1 Sep, 2026

Amount Outlined for Semicon Programme by Government, Pg8

Government notifies ₹1.27 lakh crore Semicon 2.0 program, offering 40% fiscal support for silicon wafer fabs and chip design incentives.

1 Sep, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Robotics and Nanotechnology Basics of Cyber Security

Cyber-Physical Systems

India's National Mission on Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) propels indigenous tech development, fostering innovation and self-reliance across critical sectors like healthcare and cybersecurity.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Robotics and Nanotechnology Basics of Cyber Security

1 Sep, 2026

Cyber-Physical Systems

India's National Mission on Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) propels indigenous tech development, fostering innovation and self-reliance across critical sectors like healthcare and cybersecurity.

1 Sep, 2026

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

Century-old limit on turning heat into electricity surpassed, enabling ultrasensitive temperature sensing

Indian scientists shatter century-old thermoelectric limit in crystalline solids, achieving thousand-fold voltage increase for ultrasensitive temperature and quantum sensing.

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

1 Sep, 2026

Century-old limit on turning heat into electricity surpassed, enabling ultrasensitive temperature sensing

Indian scientists shatter century-old thermoelectric limit in crystalline solids, achieving thousand-fold voltage increase for ultrasensitive temperature and quantum sensing.

1 Sep, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum Products to Strengthen Security of India’s Communication Networks

C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum products, including QKD and PQC systems, to bolster India's communication network security against future quantum threats.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

1 Sep, 2026

C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum Products to Strengthen Security of India’s Communication Networks

C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum products, including QKD and PQC systems, to bolster India's communication network security against future quantum threats.

1 Sep, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s NIPC Partner to Enable UPI Payments Across Uzbekistan Via UZQR

NPCI International partners with Uzbekistan's NIPC to enable UPI payments via UZQR, boosting seamless transactions for Indian travellers and strengthening bilateral digital ties.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment IT and Computers

1 Sep, 2026

NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s NIPC Partner to Enable UPI Payments Across Uzbekistan Via UZQR

NPCI International partners with Uzbekistan's NIPC to enable UPI payments via UZQR, boosting seamless transactions for Indian travellers and strengthening bilateral digital ties.

1 Sep, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why India took 16 years to acquire fire-and-forget Javelin missiles, Pg9

India finalizes Javelin anti-tank missile deal with US after 16-year procurement saga, highlighting complex defence acquisition challenges and strategic shifts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

31 Aug, 2026

Why India took 16 years to acquire fire-and-forget Javelin missiles, Pg9

India finalizes Javelin anti-tank missile deal with US after 16-year procurement saga, highlighting complex defence acquisition challenges and strategic shifts.

31 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

The many hurdles ChatGPT for Teens safeguards could run into for Indian users, Pg9

OpenAI's ChatGPT for teens faces significant hurdles in India due to shared devices and diverse user contexts, challenging age verification and safety.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections IT and Computers Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

31 Aug, 2026

The many hurdles ChatGPT for Teens safeguards could run into for Indian users, Pg9

OpenAI's ChatGPT for teens faces significant hurdles in India due to shared devices and diverse user contexts, challenging age verification and safety.

31 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Peptide boom: Miracle molecules or hype?, Pg15

Unregulated peptides fuel wellness craze, but experts warn of severe health risks due to absent scientific evidence and regulatory oversight, unlike approved medicines.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

31 Aug, 2026

Peptide boom: Miracle molecules or hype?, Pg15

Unregulated peptides fuel wellness craze, but experts warn of severe health risks due to absent scientific evidence and regulatory oversight, unlike approved medicines.

31 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

Typhoid Control Needs More Vaccine, Less Antibiotic, Pg11

Amidst rising typhoid cases, India must prioritize vaccination, improved diagnostics, and responsible antibiotic use to combat growing antimicrobial resistance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology

31 Aug, 2026

Typhoid Control Needs More Vaccine, Less Antibiotic, Pg11

Amidst rising typhoid cases, India must prioritize vaccination, improved diagnostics, and responsible antibiotic use to combat growing antimicrobial resistance.

31 Aug, 2026

Space Technology

Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, Pg II

NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to investigate dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets from Lagrange point 2.

Space Technology

31 Aug, 2026

Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, Pg II

NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to investigate dark energy, dark matter, and exoplanets from Lagrange point 2.

31 Aug, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

How A Star With An Extreme Magnetic Field Could Prove Space Is Not Empty, Pg II

Astronomers observe vacuum birefringence using a distant magnetar, providing strong evidence that empty space is not truly empty, as quantum physics predicted.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Space Technology

31 Aug, 2026

How A Star With An Extreme Magnetic Field Could Prove Space Is Not Empty, Pg II

Astronomers observe vacuum birefringence using a distant magnetar, providing strong evidence that empty space is not truly empty, as quantum physics predicted.

31 Aug, 2026

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

Study Sheds Light On Early Warning Signs Before Eruption Of Solar Flares, Pg12

Scientists using Aditya-L1 data discovered small, short-lived brightenings hours before major solar flares, offering crucial early warning signs for space weather prediction.

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

31 Aug, 2026

Study Sheds Light On Early Warning Signs Before Eruption Of Solar Flares, Pg12

Scientists using Aditya-L1 data discovered small, short-lived brightenings hours before major solar flares, offering crucial early warning signs for space weather prediction.

31 Aug, 2026

Science & Technology

China, US are in race to connect science with industry. India must catch up, Pg13

China, US are in race to connect science with industry. India must catch up, Pg13

A Hidden Eight-Note Alphabet Makes Up Every Bird Song In The World, Pg II

A Hidden Eight-Note Alphabet Makes Up Every Bird Song In The World, Pg II

India’s data centre boom is colliding with its climate reality, Pg11

India’s data centre boom is colliding with its climate reality, Pg11

After Seven-Month Hiatus, ISRO to Launch Key Satellite on Sept 4, Pg9

After Seven-Month Hiatus, ISRO to Launch Key Satellite on Sept 4, Pg9

Will 'talking' cars reduce road accident deaths?, Pg14

Will 'talking' cars reduce road accident deaths?, Pg14

In India, A Hard Limit for X’s Transparency Pledge, Pg12

In India, A Hard Limit for X’s Transparency Pledge, Pg12

CERN Is Exploring How India Can Be Part Of Its Future: Director-General, Pg12

CERN Is Exploring How India Can Be Part Of Its Future: Director-General, Pg12

Navy commissions INS Nipun for advanced operations, Pg12

Navy commissions INS Nipun for advanced operations, Pg12

Amount Outlined for Semicon Programme by Government, Pg8

Amount Outlined for Semicon Programme by Government, Pg8

Cyber-Physical Systems

Cyber-Physical Systems

Century-old limit on turning heat into electricity surpassed, enabling ultrasensitive temperature sensing

Century-old limit on turning heat into electricity surpassed, enabling ultrasensitive temperature sensing

C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum Products to Strengthen Security of India’s Communication Networks

C-DOT Unveils 14 Indigenous Quantum Products to Strengthen Security of India’s Communication Networks

NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s NIPC Partner to Enable UPI Payments Across Uzbekistan Via UZQR

NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s NIPC Partner to Enable UPI Payments Across Uzbekistan Via UZQR

Why India took 16 years to acquire fire-and-forget Javelin missiles, Pg9

Why India took 16 years to acquire fire-and-forget Javelin missiles, Pg9

The many hurdles ChatGPT for Teens safeguards could run into for Indian users, Pg9

The many hurdles ChatGPT for Teens safeguards could run into for Indian users, Pg9

Peptide boom: Miracle molecules or hype?, Pg15

Peptide boom: Miracle molecules or hype?, Pg15

Typhoid Control Needs More Vaccine, Less Antibiotic, Pg11

Typhoid Control Needs More Vaccine, Less Antibiotic, Pg11

Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, Pg II

Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, Pg II

How A Star With An Extreme Magnetic Field Could Prove Space Is Not Empty, Pg II

How A Star With An Extreme Magnetic Field Could Prove Space Is Not Empty, Pg II

Study Sheds Light On Early Warning Signs Before Eruption Of Solar Flares, Pg12

Study Sheds Light On Early Warning Signs Before Eruption Of Solar Flares, Pg12

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