Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID: Parents and activists worry that the Ministry of Education’s Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID for school students could become near impossible to opt out from, even though the programme is supposed to be voluntary. It is a specialized identification system designed for all students in India. […]

Ashwini Radar: The Union Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini). LLTR (Ashwini) is active electronically scanned phased array radar based on state-of-the-art solid-state technology. It is capable of tracking aerial targets from high-speed fighter aircraft to […]

Mycelium Bricks : Innovative Research Ongoing climate change, the construction industry is seeking low-carbon alternatives, and mycelium bricks have emerged as a promising innovation. Mycelium Bricks created from fungal spores, husk, and sawdust, mycelium bricks form a lightweight, fibrous structure with a low environmental impact compared to traditional fired clay bricks, which emit nearly 300 […]

Solar Maximum Spurs Solar Missions: NASA’s PUNCH mission, aimed at studying the Sun’s corona, is the third major solar mission since 2023, reflecting a rise in solar missions linked to the solar cycle, which is nearing its solar maximum. The solar cycle is an 11-year period during which the Sun’s magnetic field flips, causing the […]

India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype: India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted the test launch of the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas AF MK1 prototype off the Chandipur coast in Odisha. The test demonstrated the missile’s accuracy and advanced […]

North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR): Union Minister laid the foundation stone for NECTAR’s permanent campus in Shillong, aiming to boost technology-driven growth in Northeast India. NECTAR is  an autonomous body under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Focuses on technological applications for the development of Northeast India. […]

SpaDeX Mission: successfully undocked ISRO successfully undocked the two SpaDeX satellite, marking a major milestone in space docking technology. Achieved successful docking on January 16, 2025, and undocking on March 14, 2025. This achievement makes India the fourth country after the U.S., Russia, and China to demonstrate rendezvous, docking, and undocking capabilities in orbit. A […]

Google Unveils Gemma 3: Google has introduced Gemma 3, the latest addition to its family of lightweight open AI models, designed to run efficiently on devices such as smartphones, laptops, and other computing platforms.Built on the same cutting-edge research and technology that powers Google’s Gemini 2.0 models, Gemma 3 aims to enhance user experiences with […]

N Ganapathy Subramaniam Appointed as Chairman of Tata Communications: Tata Communications has officially announced the appointment of N Ganapathy Subramaniam (NGS) as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. His appointment will be effective from March 14, 2025. This decision follows the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, as stated in the company’s regulatory […]

Arun Mammen Elected as Chairman of ATMA: The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association (ATMA), the national industry body representing India’s automotive tyre sector, has elected Arun Mammen, the Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of MRF Ltd., as its new Chairman. This leadership transition comes at a crucial moment as ATMA celebrates its Golden Jubilee Year (2025).