Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Gaia Space Observatory: The European Space Agency (ESA) officially retired its Gaia space observatory. Gaia significantly enhanced our understanding of the Milky Way by creating the most detailed 3D map of the galaxy. Gaia (originally Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics) was a space-based astrometry mission designed to map the Milky Way with unmatched precision. Developed […]

GSAT-18: Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee has expressed “dismay” at the avoidable expenditure totalling Rs 17.27 crore on the launch of GSAT-18 communication satellite. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised concerns over the economic viability of GSAT-18 due to the underutilisation of six transponders until 2027. The committee has recommended that the Department of Space […]

Silvaguard: Dryad Networks has unveiled Silvaguard, an AI-powered autonomous drone system capable of detecting and suppressing wildfires, offering a vital solution amid rising wildfire threats.Silvaguard is a prototype drone-based wildfire detection and suppression system developed to autonomously locate and extinguish early-stage wildfires.Developed by Dryad Networks, a Berlin-based climate-tech company specializing in forest monitoring and environmental […]

Sahkar Taxi: The government has announced the upcoming launch of ‘Sahkar Taxi’, a cooperative-based ride-hailing service aimed at directly benefiting drivers.Sahkar Taxi is A government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform where drivers retain full profits without intermediary commission cuts. Inspired by app-based services like Ola and Uber, but driven by cooperative societies.  

West Bengal Police Launches Mobile App for Transparent Transfers: The West Bengal Police has introduced a mobile application designed to streamline the transfer process for its personnel, ensuring transparency and efficiency. This initiative aims to eliminate malpractices such as bribery and favoritism in transfer postings. The app, integrated with the e-HRMS software, will be used […]

Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) signed an MoU with BISAG-N to integrate remote sensing and GIS technologies into the audit process. BISAG-N: A national-level technical agency providing space and geo-spatial solutions for governance, planning, and development. Established in Originally founded as Remote Sensing and Communication Centre […]

BHIM 3.0: The NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) 3.0 app. BHIM 3.0 is an upgraded version of BHIM. BHIM Unified Payment Interface (UPI) was launched in 2016 to provide a simple, fast, and secure method for cashless payments using […]

Growth Of India’s Automobile Sector: India’s automobile sector under ‘Make in India’ initiative has witnessed record growth in 2023-24, with total vehicle production reaching 28 million units the sector is transforming into a global manufacturing hub, especially for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Growth Trajectory of India’s Automobile Sector: The automobile industry was de-licensed in 1991, and […]

Euclid Space Telescope : Released Data The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission released its first batch of survey data, including a preview of its deep fields. Euclid Space Telescope named After: Euclid of Alexandria, an ancient Greek mathematician known for his contributions to geometry. Part of ESA’s Cosmic Vision Programme, which aims to explore the […]

Parker Solar Probe: On March 22, 2025 the Parker Solar probe made another attempt to get within 6 million km of the sun, considered a very small distance to be from the star On March 22, 2025, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approached the Sun more closely, reaching 6 million km from its surface. The probe, […]