Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

SWOT Satellite: NASA has developed a new map of the ocean floor by using satellite data from SWOT Satellite. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite was launched in 2022. It is a joint mission of NASA and CNES (French Space Agency). Satellite will collect detailed measurements of how water bodies on Earth change […]

Central Consumer Protection Authority: The Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges, such as LPG charges and fuel cost recovery, on consumers. Central Consumer Protection Authority was established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaced the 1986 Act. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, […]

SRY Gene Screening: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a seismic policy change mandating SRY gene screening for all female athletes in international elite sports.This decision effectively bans transgender women and many DSD (Differences in Sex Development) athletes from female categories.SRY stands for ‘Sex-determining Region Y’. It is a specific segment of DNA usually found […]

EV Charging Infrastructure: The Government informed Parliament about the status and expansion of EV charging infrastructure across India under schemes like FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE.EV Charging Infrastructure refers to a network of charging stations (EVPCS) that supply electricity to recharge electric vehicles.It includes public, private, and highway-based charging systems, with participation from both government and […]

GARBH-INi Initiative: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology said that India’s largest pregnancy cohort study of 12,000 women under the GARBH-INi initiative is aimed at developing indigenous, AI-driven solutions to address preterm births. GARBH-INi Initiative promotes Maternal and Child Health and develops prediction tools for preterm birth. It is an […]

Akasha300 3D Printer: Kerala start-up delivers cutting-edge Akasha300 3D Printer to ISRO in a major step towards India’s self-reliance in advanced manufacturing. Akasha300 3D Printer is a high-temperature multi-material extrusion 3D printer. It is backed by the Space Technology Innovation and Incubation Centre at IIST and the Kerala Startup Mission. The printer features dual-extrusion technology […]

Minor Planet Centre: The Minor Planet Centre (MPC) announced 15 new moons had been found, four around Jupiter and 11 around Saturn Minor Planet Centre is the world’s primary repository for all observations of small bodies in the solar system. It operates at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory under the International Astronomical Union. It is Located […]

National AI Skilling Initiative: The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting launched the national AI Skilling Initiative. It is aimed at strengthening AI capabilities in areas such as animation, visual effects, gaming, comics (AVGC) and media technology. It was launched by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in partnership with Google and YouTube. This initiative […]

Space Reactor 1 (SR-1) Freedom Spacecraft: NASA has revamped the Artemis programme, scrapping the Lunar Gateway plan and prioritizing a moon base and Mars missions.It also announced Space Reactor 1 Freedom, a nuclear-powered spacecraft to be launched by 2028. Space Reactor 1 Freedom is set to be the first interplanetary spacecraft powered by a nuclear […]

Reform Express Initiative: Union Railway Minister has announced five new reforms under the Reform Express initiative to modernize cargo and passenger services. The Reform Express is a comprehensive policy framework launched in 2026 to fast-track the transformation of Indian Railways into a more efficient, transparent, and passenger-friendly network. The initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry […]