Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Bharat GenAI: The Ministry of Science & Technology informed that Bharat GenAI Large Language Model will complete text models in all 22 scheduled languages this month BharatGen is the first government supported national initiative to develop a range of sovereign foundational AI models tailored to Indian languages and societal contexts. BharatGen aims to revolutionize AI […]

Bailey Bridge: India has sent Bailey bridge materials to Sri Lanka for post-Cyclone reconstruction. It is a type of modular bridge whose parts are pre-built, so they can be put together quickly as needed. It is preferred because these bridges are designed for rapid construction in difficult conditions without the need for heavy equipment or […]

Model Context Protocol: The National Statistics Office under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the beta version of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for eSankhyiki portal. It is a technology that allows users to connect directly with datasets through their own AI tools and applications. It is a standard way to make […]

SPHEREx Mission: NASA’s SPHEREx mission turned its infrared gaze on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS recently, adding to the deep pool of information, the agency has gathered on what is only the third such object to be discovered passing through our solar system.The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) […]

What is Rat-hole Mining? A major disaster has unfolded in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills, where at least 18 workers died following an explosion in an illegally operating rat-hole coal mine. The incident once again exposed the continued prevalence of rat-hole mining despite long-standing bans by the National Green Tribunal(NGT) and the Supreme Court (SC) of […]

What are Chemical Parks? The Union Budget 2026–27 announced India’s first dedicated budgetary support for chemical park infrastructure, proposing a ₹600 crore, challenge-based scheme to help States establish three Chemical Parks.Chemical Parks are planned industrial clusters designed specifically for chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, where multiple units operate together using shared infrastructure and common facilities.The parks […]

Tamil Nadu Urban Greening Policy 2026: Tamil Nadu Urban Greening Policy 2026 was launched by Tamil Nadu CM to enhance urban green cover and build climate-resilient cities.The TN Urban Greening Policy 2026 is a comprehensive state policy framework to systematically expand and manage green spaces in urban areas, integrating climate action, biodiversity conservation, and urban […]

Graphics Processing Units: India and the United States have announced that they will “significantly increase trade in technology products, including Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) and other goods used in data centers. A GPU is an electronic circuit board that can quickly perform many mathematical calculations. Like a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a GPU is also […]

Chemical Gas Leak in India: The recent gas leak at Sainex Met Chem Pharma in Sarigam GIDC, Valsad, has sparked fresh concerns regarding industrial safety in India’s chemical hubs after four individuals, including the unit owner, were hospitalized.A chemical gas leak is the unintentional release of hazardous gaseous substances or vapors into the environment, often […]

AI Stack: India is anchored in the vision of AI for Humanity and building a robust AI stack is both a technological priority and a social commitment for India. An AI stack is the complete set of tools and systems that work together to build and run AI applications. It makes artificial intelligence work in […]