Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Supreme Court Bars Stem Cell Therapy for Autism: The Supreme Court ruled that stem cell therapy cannot be offered as a clinical service for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) outside approved clinical trials and directed the Union Government to create a dedicated regulatory authority for stem cell research.The Court held that such therapy lacks established evidence […]

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: The Union Budget 2026–27 marked a decisive step in India’s technology strategy with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. Building on the ecosystem created under ISM 1.0, the new phase reflects a transition from policy formulation and capacity creation to consolidation, technological depth, and global integration. ISM 2.0 aims […]

India’s Next-Generation Tsunami Warning System: India plans to establish a ₹300-crore Regional Service Centre (RSC) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to strengthen its tsunami monitoring and early warning system.The proposed Regional Service Centre (RSC) will be established at Vijaynagar on Swaraj Dweep in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and will also provide tsunami warning […]

HbA1c Test: A new study has found that glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), a laboratory test commonly used in India for detecting type-2 diabetes, may not accurately reflect blood glucose levels. A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that shows average level of blood glucose, also called blood sugar, over the past two to three […]

Kimberley Process: India has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the year 2026. It is a coalition of governments, civil society and the diamond industry to eliminate the trade in so-called conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are defined by the relevant United Nations Security Council resolution (UNSC resolution 1459) as “rough diamonds used […]

Mons Mouton: Scientists from ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) have identified a landing zone in the rugged south polar region of the Moon called Mons Mouton for India’s first lunar sample return mission, Chandrayaan-4. Mons Mouton is a mountain located near the South Pole of the Moon. Its peak is largely flat, which is favorable […]

Ethylene Glycol: The government of Tamil Nadu issued a public notice against a batch of Almond Kit syrup, after laboratory tests detected adulteration with ethylene glycol. It is the simplest member of the glycol family of organic compounds. Properties: It is a colourless, odourless, slightly viscous liquid with a faintly sweet taste. It mixes easily […]

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 […]