Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

ISRO Signed 100th Technology Transfer with HAL for SSLV Production: ISRO signed its 100th technology transfer agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to enable independent production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a 3-stage, cost-effective launch vehicle designed for deploying small satellites. Configured with three solid propulsion stages and […]

International Conference on Space 2025: India inaugurated the International Conference on Space 2025, highlighting the country’s ambitious space goals, its evolving space strategy, and its future role in global space exploration. Theme: Harnessing Space for Global Progress: Innovation, Policy, and Growth. India’s Major Space Ambitions To establish a Bharatiya Space Station by 2035 and send […]

Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine AdFalciVax: The Union government has granted licences to five Indian firms to manufacture and commercialise AdFalciVax, the country’s first indigenous multi-stage malaria vaccine developed by ICMR. It is India’s first indigenous recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine designed to block infection and transmission of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite. Developed by ICMR–Regional […]

Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam Takes Over as NIScPR Director: Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam has officially taken charge as the Director of CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) on September 9, 2025. In her inaugural address, she emphasized a future-ready vision for science communication, agile Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies, and global […]

U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB): The U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), launched in September 2024, marked its first anniversary with a report in London recommending policy changes to de-risk investments in India’s infrastructure sector.A bilateral initiative between India and the U.K. to mobilise global private capital for India’s sustainable infrastructure projects. Launched in: […]

Unified Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) Portal: The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs recently launched the Unified Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) portal —rera.mohua.gov.in— at the 5th meeting of the Central Advisory Council in New Delhi. RERA, introduced in 2016, was designed to tackle project delays and protect […]

Phosphate Rock: The Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) has given its nod to carry out an environment impact assessment study for Birmania Rock Phosphate mine proposed in the potential Great Indian Bustard (GIB) area in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is the natural source of phosphorus, an element that provides nutrients to plants for their […]

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, observes World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day every year on 7th September. It is a rare genetic disorder which is characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is caused by a genetic problem in producing dystrophin, a protein that protects muscle fibers […]

Indian Healthcare League: The Indian Healthcare League (IHL), launched by cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, brings together doctors from leading hospitals to play cricket and raise cancer awareness. It is awellness and awareness initiative modeled on the IPL format, featuring doctors from AIIMS, Fortis, Max, and other leading hospitals. There are Six regional franchises (Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, […]

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): The rising vulnerability of passwords has led to the adoption of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) worldwide. Popular apps like Google Authenticator now use TOTP-based codes that refresh every 30 seconds to enhance digital security.It is a security mechanism that requires users to verify identity using two different factors  something they know (password) and […]