Science & Technology

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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
7 Jun, 2026

How an IMD discovery in 1920s changed monsoon forecasts, Pg13

IMD's 1920s discovery of Southern Oscillation by Sir Gilbert Walker revolutionized monsoon forecasting, linking it to global El Niño patterns and shaping India's weather predictions.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
7 Jun, 2026

Key cybersecurity agencies set to get access to Anthropic's Mythos, Pg3

US AI firm Anthropic grants Indian cybersecurity agencies access to advanced Mythos AI model, bolstering critical infrastructure protection against cyber threats.

Education SectorIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
6 Jun, 2026

CBSE invited ethical hacker to plug security gaps in IT system, Pg13

Ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, IIT experts, plug critical security gaps in CBSE's IT system, protecting sensitive student data from major vulnerabilities.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorBiotechnology
6 Jun, 2026

India needs innovative strategies to eliminate TB, Pg10

India's PreVenTB trial reveals VPM1002 and Immuvac vaccine efficacy against extrapulmonary TB, urging proactive deployment for national elimination goals.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsIT and Computers
6 Jun, 2026

AirTrunk plans $30-bn investment in India, Pg13

PM Modi hails AirTrunk's $30 billion investment for 5 GW data centers, positioning India as a global cloud and AI hub by 2030.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
5 Jun, 2026

Draft SC rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes, witness profiling, Pg14

Supreme Court committee proposes stringent AI regulations, banning AI for judicial outcomes and witness profiling, mandating human oversight to protect justice and prevent bias.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
5 Jun, 2026

2-fold hike in ceiling for field commanders, provisions to support joint procurements, Pg6

Rajnath Singh unveils DFPDS-2026, hiking field commanders' financial ceiling two-fold for faster defence procurements and indigenization.

Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEconomics of Animal RearingIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
5 Jun, 2026

Launch of e85 on the occasion of World Environment Day (85% Ethanol Blended Petrol), Pg5

India rolls out E85 ethanol-blended petrol on World Environment Day, promising 61% GHG reduction and increased farmer income.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeEthics and Human InterfacePublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
5 Jun, 2026

Magnifica Humanitas & MANAV: Creating a shared vision for AI, Pg13

Pope Leo XIV's 'Magnifica Humanitas' and PM Modi's MANAV framework align on human-centric AI ethics, emphasizing dignity, common good, and global governance.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
4 Jun, 2026

New result pushes bounds of how small a liquid can be, Pg2

LHC physicists create smallest fluid-like quark-gluon plasma from oxygen nuclei collisions, pushing the boundaries of matter's fluid behavior.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
4 Jun, 2026

A liver protein triggered by exercise reversed memory loss in mice, Pg2

Exercise-triggered liver protein GPLD1 reverses age-related memory loss in mice by repairing the blood-brain barrier, offering therapeutic hope for Alzheimer's disease.

Health SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
4 Jun, 2026

Is climate research being held back by local instrumentation?, Pg8

Mega Science Vision-2035 report exposes India's critical reliance on imported climate research instruments, advocating indigenous manufacturing to ensure data credibility and scientific self-reliance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
4 Jun, 2026

Russia delivers fourth squadron of the S-400 air defence system, Pg10

India receives fourth S-400 air defence squadron from Russia, boosting long-range capabilities with AI integration for enhanced threat prioritisation.

E GovernanceFood Processing and Related IndustriesScience and Technology in Everyday Life
4 Jun, 2026

IRCTC reinforces its AI monitoring system to ensure hygiene and quality of food in trains, Pg4

IRCTC expands AI surveillance to 800+ kitchens, deploying 2,394 cameras to detect hygiene violations and reduce passenger food complaints.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
4 Jun, 2026

How new pancreatic cancer pill doubles survival rate, Pg18

Breakthrough experimental pill, daraxonrasib, targets KRAS gene, nearly doubles survival rates for advanced pancreatic cancer patients.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
3 Jun, 2026

Indigenous RudraM-II missile clears flight trials, Pg12

DRDO and IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, validating critical subsystems and boosting India's precision strike capabilities.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
3 Jun, 2026

The need for strengthening India’s EV supply chains, Pg10

India's booming EV market faces critical import dependence on Chinese batteries, demanding urgent supply chain diversification and strategic alliances for resilience.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
3 Jun, 2026

The future of India’s chip industry, Pg10

NITI Aayog report reveals India's chip industry hurdles, advocating $45-60 billion investment and strategic partnerships for self-reliance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
3 Jun, 2026

An Indian antibiotic on the global stage, Pg13

Indian-developed Zaynicb, a novel antibiotic, secures US FDA approval, positioning India as a global drug innovation hub and challenging domestic regulatory pathways.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
2 Jun, 2026

The genie of synthetic biology is out, and with it comes power and peril, Pg2

Synthetic biology breakthroughs enable genome-wide engineering, raising ethical concerns about creating novel life forms and potential misuse.

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