Science & Technology Current Affairs for UPSC

Government Budgeting Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII

Union Budget allocates big figures to science missions, but experts highlight persistent funding gaps and implementation challenges in research and development.

Government Budgeting Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

12 Feb, 2026

Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII

Union Budget allocates big figures to science missions, but experts highlight persistent funding gaps and implementation challenges in research and development.

12 Feb, 2026

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

India's new telescopes are set to be a game-changer for astronomy, Pg16

India boosts astronomy with new solar and optical telescopes in Ladakh, enhancing research capabilities and global collaboration.

Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology

12 Feb, 2026

India's new telescopes are set to be a game-changer for astronomy, Pg16

India boosts astronomy with new solar and optical telescopes in Ladakh, enhancing research capabilities and global collaboration.

12 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

12 Feb, 2026

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.

E Governance Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

12 Feb, 2026

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.

12 Feb, 2026

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

Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1

Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.

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

11 Feb, 2026

Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1

Government mandates labeling of photorealistic AI content and reduces takedown time for illegal online material under IT Act amendments.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Space Technology

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Space Technology

11 Feb, 2026

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.

11 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

11 Feb, 2026

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

Analysis of involving private sector in India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, highlighting challenges and suggesting HAL's infrastructure utilization.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

11 Feb, 2026

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

11 Feb, 2026

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

11 Feb, 2026

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.

11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.

11 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19

AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

11 Feb, 2026

'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19

AI expert warns unchecked AI development poses existential threat, citing safety concerns and ethical breaches, urging global regulation and public awareness.

11 Feb, 2026

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

To build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12

Union Budget 2026-27 offers 21-year tax holiday to attract global cloud players for building data centers in India.

Government Budgeting Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

11 Feb, 2026

To build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12

Union Budget 2026-27 offers 21-year tax holiday to attract global cloud players for building data centers in India.

11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India and Greece agree to strengthen defence industrial cooperation in five-year road map, Pg10

India and Greece forge five-year defence roadmap, enhancing strategic partnership through industrial cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

10 Feb, 2026

India and Greece agree to strengthen defence industrial cooperation in five-year road map, Pg10

India and Greece forge five-year defence roadmap, enhancing strategic partnership through industrial cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

10 Feb, 2026

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

The next big commodity is the mineable self, Pg6

Exploitation of 'self' emerges as new commodity via social media, streaming, and AI, impacting privacy and social connections globally.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Science and Technology in Everyday Life Ethics and Human Interface

10 Feb, 2026

The next big commodity is the mineable self, Pg6

Exploitation of 'self' emerges as new commodity via social media, streaming, and AI, impacting privacy and social connections globally.

10 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

Rs 54,000 cr lost in digital arrests, this is dacoity: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court slams RBI, banks over ₹54,000 crore lost in digital arrests, demands AI-driven fraud detection and victim compensation.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

10 Feb, 2026

Rs 54,000 cr lost in digital arrests, this is dacoity: SC, Pg14

Supreme Court slams RBI, banks over ₹54,000 crore lost in digital arrests, demands AI-driven fraud detection and victim compensation.

10 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

India, Greece sign joint declaration of intent to strengthen defence cooperation, Pg15

India and Greece ink defence cooperation agreement, enhancing strategic partnership and maritime security through joint military exercises and technology collaboration.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

10 Feb, 2026

India, Greece sign joint declaration of intent to strengthen defence cooperation, Pg15

India and Greece ink defence cooperation agreement, enhancing strategic partnership and maritime security through joint military exercises and technology collaboration.

10 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Space Technology

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Government Budgeting Space Technology

9 Feb, 2026

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget allocates ₹13,416.20 crore for space research, focusing on telescopes and deep-space exploration, but expenditure lags raise concerns.

9 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

AI plugins trigger market selloff: Indian IT sector faces existential threat due to AI-driven automation replacing traditional outsourcing models.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Science and Technology in Everyday Life

9 Feb, 2026

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

AI plugins trigger market selloff: Indian IT sector faces existential threat due to AI-driven automation replacing traditional outsourcing models.

9 Feb, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers

Messaging power, Pg6

Supreme Court questions WhatsApp's data sharing practices; highlights need for digital competition law to protect user choice and foster healthy marketplace.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers

9 Feb, 2026

Messaging power, Pg6

Supreme Court questions WhatsApp's data sharing practices; highlights need for digital competition law to protect user choice and foster healthy marketplace.

9 Feb, 2026

Science & Technology

Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII

Budget gives science missions big figures but core funding gaps persist, PgII

India's new telescopes are set to be a game-changer for astronomy, Pg16

India's new telescopes are set to be a game-changer for astronomy, Pg16

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1

Centre mandates label for photorealistic AI content, Pg1

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

Fighter push — HAL’s experience with private enterprise, Pg6

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19

'AI was trained to imitate humans. It learnt survival', Pg19

To build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12

To build data centres, tax breaks aren't enough, Pg12

India and Greece agree to strengthen defence industrial cooperation in five-year road map, Pg10

India and Greece agree to strengthen defence industrial cooperation in five-year road map, Pg10

The next big commodity is the mineable self, Pg6

The next big commodity is the mineable self, Pg6

Rs 54,000 cr lost in digital arrests, this is dacoity: SC, Pg14

Rs 54,000 cr lost in digital arrests, this is dacoity: SC, Pg14

India, Greece sign joint declaration of intent to strengthen defence cooperation, Pg15

India, Greece sign joint declaration of intent to strengthen defence cooperation, Pg15

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Budget boosts domestic space research while spending lags behind, PgII

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

Why did Claude’s plugins spook markets?, Pg8

​Messaging power, Pg6

​Messaging power, Pg6

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