Science & Technology Current Affairs for UPSC

IT and Computers Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.

A joint investigation in August 2025 exposed how Israel’s military intelligence unit, Unit 8200, used Microsoft’s cloud services (Azure) to store and analyse millions of Palestinians’ phone calls. The revelations triggered global debate on corporate accountability in mass surveillance.

IT and Computers Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

28 Sep, 2025

How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.

A joint investigation in August 2025 exposed how Israel’s military intelligence unit, Unit 8200, used Microsoft’s cloud services (Azure) to store and analyse millions of Palestinians’ phone calls. The revelations triggered global debate on corporate accountability in mass surveillance.

28 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

28 Sep, 2025

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

28 Sep, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

First bullet train section to be completed by 2027, Pg9

India's first bullet train project on track; Surat-Bilimora section to launch by 2027, full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by 2029.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

28 Sep, 2025

First bullet train section to be completed by 2027, Pg9

India's first bullet train project on track; Surat-Bilimora section to launch by 2027, full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by 2029.

28 Sep, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

PM launches BSNL's 'swadeshi' 4G network, Pg11.

PM Modi launches BSNL's indigenous 4G network, commissioning 97,500 towers nationwide for ₹37,000 crore, connecting 30,000 villages.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

28 Sep, 2025

PM launches BSNL's 'swadeshi' 4G network, Pg11.

PM Modi launches BSNL's indigenous 4G network, commissioning 97,500 towers nationwide for ₹37,000 crore, connecting 30,000 villages.

28 Sep, 2025

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

Holtec ships key fuel storage modules for Kudankulam plant, Pg11.

Holtec ships spent fuel storage modules to Kudankulam plant, boosting Indo-US nuclear collaboration after regulatory clearance for SMR technology transfer.

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

28 Sep, 2025

Holtec ships key fuel storage modules for Kudankulam plant, Pg11.

Holtec ships spent fuel storage modules to Kudankulam plant, boosting Indo-US nuclear collaboration after regulatory clearance for SMR technology transfer.

28 Sep, 2025

Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.

IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.

Health Sector Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Biotechnology

28 Sep, 2025

IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.

IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.

28 Sep, 2025

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

Explained: Delivery timeline critical

IAF fighter squadron crisis demands timely LCA Mk 1A delivery; HAL seeks tech transfer clarity for LCA Mk 2 engine deal.

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

28 Sep, 2025

Explained: Delivery timeline critical

IAF fighter squadron crisis demands timely LCA Mk 1A delivery; HAL seeks tech transfer clarity for LCA Mk 2 engine deal.

28 Sep, 2025

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

MiG-21 jets fly into history after 6 decades of service, Pg12.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally decommissioned the MiG-21 fighter jets at a grand ceremony in Chandigarh, marking the end of the aircraft’s nearly 60-year-long operational journey in India’s defence history.

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

27 Sep, 2025

MiG-21 jets fly into history after 6 decades of service, Pg12.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally decommissioned the MiG-21 fighter jets at a grand ceremony in Chandigarh, marking the end of the aircraft’s nearly 60-year-long operational journey in India’s defence history.

27 Sep, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Space Technology

India-EU strategic agenda, Pg 18.

India and EU to bolster strategic ties focusing trade, technology, security, and connectivity ahead of leaders' summit in February.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Space Technology

27 Sep, 2025

India-EU strategic agenda, Pg 18.

India and EU to bolster strategic ties focusing trade, technology, security, and connectivity ahead of leaders' summit in February.

27 Sep, 2025

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

MiG-21 bows out: road ahead for IAF's dwindling fighter fleet, Pg18.

IAF retires MiG-21s amid dwindling squadron strength, raising concerns over defense capabilities against China and Pakistan by 2035.

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

27 Sep, 2025

MiG-21 bows out: road ahead for IAF's dwindling fighter fleet, Pg18.

IAF retires MiG-21s amid dwindling squadron strength, raising concerns over defense capabilities against China and Pakistan by 2035.

27 Sep, 2025

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Govt. survey on R&D in India gets weak response from private sector, Pg12

Low private sector response threatens delay in Science & Technology Ministry's R&D survey publication, raising concerns over innovation spending.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

27 Sep, 2025

Govt. survey on R&D in India gets weak response from private sector, Pg12

Low private sector response threatens delay in Science & Technology Ministry's R&D survey publication, raising concerns over innovation spending.

27 Sep, 2025

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

DRDO conducts rail-based launch of Agni-Prime missile, Pg16

DRDO successfully test-fires Agni-Prime missile with 2,000km range from rail-based mobile launcher, enhancing strategic capabilities and deployment flexibility.

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

26 Sep, 2025

DRDO conducts rail-based launch of Agni-Prime missile, Pg16

DRDO successfully test-fires Agni-Prime missile with 2,000km range from rail-based mobile launcher, enhancing strategic capabilities and deployment flexibility.

26 Sep, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Rajnath’s Morocco visit marks new chapter in India-Africa defence ties, Pg14

Rajnath Singh inaugurates India's first overseas defence manufacturing unit in Morocco, boosting India-Africa defence cooperation and export potential.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

26 Sep, 2025

Rajnath’s Morocco visit marks new chapter in India-Africa defence ties, Pg14

Rajnath Singh inaugurates India's first overseas defence manufacturing unit in Morocco, boosting India-Africa defence cooperation and export potential.

26 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Artificial rain trials: Delhi govt., IIT-K sign MoU, Pg1

Delhi government partners with IIT Kanpur for cloud seeding trials, aiming to combat escalating air pollution through artificial rain.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Sep, 2025

Artificial rain trials: Delhi govt., IIT-K sign MoU, Pg1

Delhi government partners with IIT Kanpur for cloud seeding trials, aiming to combat escalating air pollution through artificial rain.

26 Sep, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

RAIL-BASED AGNI-P TEST-FIRED, Pg 14.

India joins elite nations with successful Agni-Prime rail-based missile test, enhancing second-strike capability and strategic deterrence.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

26 Sep, 2025

RAIL-BASED AGNI-P TEST-FIRED, Pg 14.

India joins elite nations with successful Agni-Prime rail-based missile test, enhancing second-strike capability and strategic deterrence.

26 Sep, 2025

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Will AI fix India’s energy demand or will its own needs snowball?, PgII

AI's energy demands in India could surge to 4.5 GW by 2030, posing grid challenges despite efficiency gains.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

25 Sep, 2025

Will AI fix India’s energy demand or will its own needs snowball?, PgII

AI's energy demands in India could surge to 4.5 GW by 2030, posing grid challenges despite efficiency gains.

25 Sep, 2025

Food Processing and Related Industries Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Scientists can tune the flavour of chocolates by tweaking microbes, PgII

Scientists discover how to fine-tune chocolate flavour by manipulating microbes during cocoa bean fermentation, paving way for controlled flavour profiles.

Food Processing and Related Industries Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 Sep, 2025

Scientists can tune the flavour of chocolates by tweaking microbes, PgII

Scientists discover how to fine-tune chocolate flavour by manipulating microbes during cocoa bean fermentation, paving way for controlled flavour profiles.

25 Sep, 2025