Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Large Language Models: A government working paper released recently suggested that AI large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT should, by default, have access to content freely available online, and that publishers should not have an opt-out mechanism for such content. An LLM is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) program that can recognize and generate […]

AviSpray-10c: AvironiX Drones, a Chennai-based deep-tech drone company, recently announced the launch of its latest agricultural innovation, the AviSpray-10c. AviSpray-10c is a compact spraying drone smaller than the current generation. It was developed by the AvironiX Drones, a Chennai-based deep-tech drone company focused on precision farming and defence technologies. It is designed to significantly reduce […]

DHRUVA Framework: The Department of Posts has prepared a draft of proposed amendments to the Post Office Act, 2023 to provide the necessary legislative backing for the Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA) framework. The amendments aim to support DHRUVA’s ecosystem reforms and enable its nationwide rollout. DHRUVA is proposed as a […]

Operation Hinterland Brew: The DRI has busted an illicit Mephedrone manufacturing unit in Wardha, Maharashtra under “Operation Hinterland Brew,” seizing 128 kg of the synthetic drug worth ₹192 crore. Operation Hinterland Brew is a targeted anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to identify and destroy clandestine drug manufacturing units operating in […]

Adani Group to Invest Over $75 Billion in Energy Transition Sector: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced that the conglomerate will invest over $75 billion in the energy transition space over the next five years. Speaking at the 100th-year celebration of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Adani emphasized that the global shift towards clean energy is poised […]

US FDA Qualifies First AI Tool to Accelerate Liver Disease: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has qualified the first AI-powered tool designed to assist doctors in assessing a severe form of fatty liver disease during drug trials. The tool, called AIM-NASH, marks a major advancement in how artificial intelligence can be used to […]

Leonardo DiCaprio Named TIME’s 2025 Entertainer of the Year: Leonardo DiCaprio, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors, has been honoured as TIME’s Entertainer of the Year 2025, an accolade that reflects not just a single performance but an entire career defined by artistic courage and emotional depth. With more than three decades in the film […]

Bluetongue Virus: More suspected cases of Bluetongue virus (BTV) have been recently detected in Northern Ireland. Bluetongue Virus (BTV) is responsible for causing the severe haemorrhagic disease, bluetongue (BT). It is an infectious, non-contagious, vector-borne It can infect domestic ruminants, including cattle, sheep, and goats, along with wild animals such as buffalo, deer, antelope, and […]

2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine: India has officially begun the countdown to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to be held from 17–19 December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. A high-level global health summit convened by the WHO to advance traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine through scientific validation and policy […]

Crypto Transactions Surge in India: Cryptocurrency transactions in India crossed Rs 51,180 crore in 2024–25, marking a 41% rise from the previous year. This is based on Rs 511 crore collected as 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), as reported by the Finance Ministry in the Rajya Sabha.The Finance Act, 2022 introduced a 1% TDS […]