Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Battery Energy Storage System: NTPC Ltd recently terminated a ₹ 413.37 crore contract awarded to GR Infraprojects Ltd (GRIL) for a 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project at its Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra. A BESS is a system that stores electrical energy in rechargeable batteries and releases it when power […]

What is Geran-2? New satellite imagery is shedding light on Russia’s expanding Geran-2 drone production at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone in Tatarstan. Geran-2 is a long-range one-way attack drone, often referred to as a kamikaze drone. It is essentially a domestically manufactured Russian version of the Iranian-designed Shahed-136. The Geran is mainly used for […]

Naegleria fowleri: Scientists have figured out how Naegleria fowleri amoebae go from the nose to the brain, with N. gruberi as a proxy. Naegleria fowleri is commonly known as “brain-eating amoeba,” is a single-cell organism. It thrives in warm freshwater lakes, ponds and rivers. It can also survive in poorly maintained swimming pools in rare […]

Gallium Nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit Technology: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully demonstrated and implemented indigenous Gallium Nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (GaN MMIC) Technology. Gallium Nitride Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (GaN MMIC) Technology is a tiny, super-powerful computer chip built on a special chemical material that handles extremely high-frequency wireless […]

Indian Council of World Affairs: The Vice-President of India addressed the 25th Anniversary celebrations of Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) at Sapru House, New Delhi. Indian Council of World Affairs was established in 1943 by a group of Indian intellectuals as a think tank. It was registered as a non-official, non-political and non-profit organisation […]

Hazard Perception Test: Kerala will become the first State in India to introduce a mandatory computer-based Hazard Perception Test (HPT) for driving licence applicants from December 2026. A computer-based road-safety assessment that uses simulated traffic situations to test whether driving licence applicants can identify potential hazards at the appropriate time. The provision for such an […]

National Dam Safety Authority: In News The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has sought time-bound action in Jharkhand for comprehensive dam safety evaluation and rehabilitation of Category-II dams. It is a statutory body set up by the Central Government under the Dam Safety Act, 2021. It operates with a clear mandate to regulate, oversee, and […]

MDR on High-Value Merchant UPI Transactions: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for eligible Person-to-Merchant (P2M) UPI transactions above ₹2,000, effective from 15th October 2026. Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is a fee paid by merchants to banks and payment service providers for processing digital transactions. […]

Ministry of Steel Launches Special Campaign 6.0: The Ministry of Steel and its Public Sector Undertakings are participating in Special Campaign 6.0, which runs from 2 October to 31 October 2026. The campaign includes a preparatory phase from 15 September to 30 September 2026 for target identification and groundwork. E-waste management is one of the […]