Science and Technology Current Affairs Updates for UPSC IAS Prelims 2025 Examination

News: India’s SpaDeX mission explaination, designed to develop and demonstrate the technology necessary for docking and undocking spacecraft in space, is set to launch aboard PSLV-C60 on December 30. About SpaDeX Mission It is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV. PSLV-C60 will carry… Continue reading SpaDeX Mission Explaination

News: Speed guns are being widely used by law enforcement officials to monitor traffic speed.  About Speed Gun It is a device to measure the speed of a moving object without having to be in contact with the object.  It was originally developed during World War 2 for military use.  Functioning of a Speed Gun … Continue reading Speed Guns

News: WHO has endorsed a new class of drug, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, for managing obesity.  About GLP-1 Receptor Agonists  Role: They mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar level, lipid metabolism, and other biological functions.  Drugs in this class include semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have potential to be transformative.  Utility:   Helps in… Continue reading GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

News: NASA scientists are closely investigating a new class of celestial objects known as dark comets.  About Dark Comets  They are celestial objects that look like an asteroid but move through space like a comet.  Discovery: The first dark comet was identified in 2016, when asteroid 2003 RM exhibited unusual orbital deviation.  Types: There are… Continue reading Dark Comets

News: The European Union has launched an ambitious Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS2) space programme, its third major space infrastructure project, to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. About IRIS2 It is the European Union’s third flagship satellite programme, after Galileo Navigation System and Copernicus. Galileo is a civilian satellite navigation system while… Continue reading IRIS2 Space Programme

News: ISRO has begun assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for the first uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan. About Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) It is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3, developed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to transport humans into space. Aim: To ensure safe human spaceflight by integrating advanced reliability and… Continue reading Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)

News: The Ministry of Textiles is promoting research and development into innovative natural fibers, such as milkweed fiber. About Milkweed Fiber It is a unique natural fiber extracted from the seed pods of milkweed plants (Asclepias syriaca L). The plant is native to North America. In India, it is found as a wild plant in… Continue reading Milkweed Fiber

News: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has recently upgraded its Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT). About Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT) It was launched in 2016 by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) under the Make in India program. It… Continue reading Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT)

News: Google’s DeepMind has launched GenCast to improve the weather forecasting models.  About GenCast  It is a new Artificial Intelligence based weather forecasting model that can predict weather up to 15 days in advance in just 8 minutes.  It displays greater speed and accuracy than traditional weather forecasting systems.  Working of GenCast:  It employs probabilistic… Continue reading GenCast

News: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has released 3D high resolution images of human foetal brain, achieving a major landmark in the domain of brain mapping technology. About Dharani It is the largest publicly available digital dataset of the human foetal brain. It is a complete atlas of the human brain with researchers providing… Continue reading DHARANI

News: Recently, Google unveiled its next generation quantum computing chip called Willow. About Willow Chip It is a state of art quantum computing chip that has the potential to reduce errors exponentially. It successfully solved a complex mathematical problem in just five minutes, a task which supercomputer takes 10 septillion years to solve. It utilises… Continue reading Willow Chip

News: Recently, iHub-AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub) at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar unveiled the state of art Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway and Node System.  About Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway  It is a cost-effective system that connects Bluetooth enabled sensors to cloud platforms.   It is equipped with advanced data security to… Continue reading Bluetooth Low Energy Gateway

News: Researchers at IIIT-Delhi have developed AgeXtend to identify molecules with age defying properties. The research has been published in the journal ‘Nature Aging’. About AgeXtend It is a platform based on Artificial Intelligence to discover molecules that promote healthy ageing. It has been developed by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIIT-Delhi).… Continue reading AgeXtend

News: Scientists from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have developed the world’s first Carbon-14 diamond battery.  About Carbon 14 Diamond Battery  It employs the radioactive decay of Carbon-14, which has a half-life of 5,700 years, to generate electricity.  It is placed in a case of diamond, providing it with… Continue reading C-14 Diamond Battery

News: Recently, a study by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, published in journal Food Frontiers, has found that Melye-amiley, a traditional fermented bamboo shoot of Tripura, has anti-obesity effect. About Melye-amiley It is a traditional fermented shoot variety of Tripura, popularly known as Melye-amiley. It exhibits anti-obesity effects and offers a solution… Continue reading Melye-amiley

News: India is set to finalise a $4 billion defense deal with Russia to acquire advanced Voronezh long-range radar system. About Voronezh Radar System 1. Description- The Voronezh long-range early warning radar system is part of the Voronezh series produced by Russia’s Almaz-Antey Corporation. 2. Range and detection– It is capable of identifying and tracking… Continue reading Voronezh Radar System

News: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) urged banks to adopt its AI/ML-based tool, MuleHunter.AI, to address the growing problem of mule accounts involved in digital frauds. About MuleHunter.AI It is a cutting-edge AI tool designed to detect and flag mule accounts, with the aim of tackling financial fraud and money laundering. Developed by–… Continue reading MuleHunter.AI: RBI’s AI-Powered Tool to Combat Financial Fraud

News: The Union Minister of State for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change launched the innovative ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ at the National Zoological Park in Delhi. About Nano Bubble Technology It is an advanced technique for enhancing water quality by using extremely small bubbles, known as nanobubbles. Nanobubbles are so tiny (less than 200 nanometers in… Continue reading Nano Bubble Technology

News: Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) is gaining attention in the field of cancer research. Recent studies investigate how it forms and its role in cancer progression and drug resistance. Fundamentals of Cells and DNA  Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes (total 46 chromosomes). Chromosomes are thread-like structures located in the cell nucleus, made of DNA… Continue reading Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA)

News: An outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Rwanda has resulted in at least 15 deaths and 66 reported infections. About Marburg virus disease (MVD) It is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever which affects both people and other primates, like apes and monkeys. It is often referred to as the “bleeding eye virus”… Continue reading Marburg virus disease (MVD)

News: India successfully tested the nuclear-capable K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile from the newly commissioned, nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat. About K-4 Ballistic Missile 1. It is a nuclear capable, solid-fuelled, submarine-launched ballistic missile. 2. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 3. It has a range of 3,500 kilometers. 4. Significance– It… Continue reading K-4 Ballistic Missile

Source: This post on Proba-3 has been created based on the article “All about Proba-3, the advanced European solar mission that ISRO will launch” published in The Hindu on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission aboard its PSLV rocket on December… Continue reading Proba-3

Source: This post on MeitY Announces e-Toycathon has been created based on the article “MeitY Announces Electronic Toy Hackathon (e-Toycathon) during the convocation ceremony of 1st batch of 15 Young Engineers” published in PIB on 25th November 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) hosted the convocation ceremony on November… Continue reading MeitY Announces e-Toycathon

Source: This post on Nafithromycin Antibiotic has been created based on the article “Dr. Jitendra Singh announces soft launch of India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic, Nafithromycin, to Combat Drug Resistance”  published in PIB on 21st November 2024. Why in news? India’s first indigenous antibiotic, Nafithromycin, was launched to address drug resistance challenges. Nafithromycin Antibiotic About the… Continue reading Nafithromycin Antibiotic

Source: This post on One Day One Genome’ Initiative has been created based on the article “‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to harness the microbial potential of India” published in PIB on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the ‘One… Continue reading One Day One Genome’ Initiative

Source: This post on GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) has been created based on the article “SpaceX’s Falcon-9 deploys Indian satellite into orbit” published in The Hindu on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, SpaceX Falcon-9 Launches India’s GSAT-N2 Satellite at Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. Falcon-9 rocket launched GSAT-N2 into a… Continue reading GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)

Source: This post on Aphantasia has been created based on the article “Aphantasia: When some people cannot see in their mind “ published in Indian Express on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a study by University of Glasgow delved deeper into the connection between humans’ auditory and visual senses with regards to Aphantasia.… Continue reading Aphantasia

Source: This post on India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile has been created based on the article “DRDO carries out successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast” published in pib on 19th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight trial of India’s… Continue reading India’s First Long-Range Hypersonic Missile

Source-This post on Thai Sacbrood Virus in Bees is based on the article “New infectious diseases among bees threaten world’s economies” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2024. Why in the News? Research has shown that pathogen spillover and spillback from managed honey bees to wild pollinators is a significant threat. They also unknowingly… Continue reading Thai Sacbrood Virus in Bees

Source-This post on India’s first ‘Long-Range Hypersonic Missile‘ is based on the article “DRDO carries out successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile off the Odisha coast” published in “PIB” on 17th November 2024. Why in the News? India successfully tested its first long-range hypersonic missile, marking a significant milestone in defense technology. This… Continue reading India’s first ‘Long-Range Hypersonic Missile’

Source: This post on Bio-derived foam has been created based on the article “IISc researchers develop recyclable, eco-friendly bio-derived foam for FMCG packaging” published in Deccan Herald on 14th November 2024. Why in news? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, have developed an Bio-derived foam derived from biological sources. It is designed… Continue reading Bio-derived foam

Source: This post on Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) has been created based on the article “Australian-German research finds world first cure for deadly skin disease” published in Assam Tribune on 13th November 2024. Why in news? Researchers from Australia and Germany have achieved a groundbreaking medical milestone, developing the first cure for toxic epidermal necrolysis… Continue reading Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

Source: This post on Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) has been created based on the article “DRDO carries maiden test of land attack long range cruise missile” published in The Hindu on 13th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test… Continue reading Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)

Source: This post on LignoSat and its significance has been created based on the article “Explained: The significance of Lignosat, the first wooden satellite launched into space” published in Indian Express on 12th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, LignoSat is the world’s first wood-panelled satellite launched into space. LignoSat and its significance. About LignoSat 1.… Continue reading LignoSat and its significance

Source: This post on Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide and GaN HEMT Technology has been created based on the article “Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide Wafers and GaN HEMT based MMIC Technology up to X-band Applications” published in PIB on 12th November 2024. Why in news? The Solid State Physics Laboratory, a DRDO laboratory, has successfully… Continue reading Indigenous Development of Silicon Carbide and GaN HEMT Technology

Source: This post on India’s Pinaka Rocket System has been created based on the article “India’s Pinaka rocket system interests French Army, being evaluated for use” published in Hindustan Times on 11th November 2024. Why in news? The French Army is evaluating India’s indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system for potential use, underscoring India’s… Continue reading India’s Pinaka Rocket System

Source: This post on PyPIM Platform has been created based on the article “Israeli researchers develop software enabling in-memory processing, bypassing CPU” published in DD India on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Israeli researchers from the Israel Institute of Technology have created software enabling computers to process data directly within memory, bypassing the… Continue reading PyPIM Platform

Source: This post on How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people has been created based on the article “How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people?” published in The Hindu on 11th November 2024. Why in news? Rising lightning strikes due to climate change kill around 24,000 globally each year,… Continue reading How do lightning rods prevent lightning strikes from reaching people

Source: This post on Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets has been created based on the article “Removing bran on millets reduces the benefits of eating them: study” published in The Hindu on 8th November 2024. Why in news? A recent study highlights that debranning (removing the bran) from millets decreases their… Continue reading Key Findings on the Nutritional Impact of Debranning Millets

Source: This post on Airships Re-Emerging in the Climate Change Era has been created based on the article “How climate change is bringing back the idea of airships” published in Indian Express on 8th November 2024. Why in news? Airships were pioneers in powered flight in the early 20th century. Originally viewed as the future of… Continue reading Airships Re-Emerging in the Climate Change Era

Source: This post on RNA Editing and How does RNA editing compare to DNA editing has been created based on the article “RNA editing is promising to go where DNA editing can’t” published in The Hindu on 7th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, Massachusetts-based Wave Life Sciences became the first company to treat a… Continue reading RNA Editing and How does RNA editing compare to DNA editing

Source: This post on Discovery of a Black Hole Triple System has been created based on the article “First ‘black hole triple’ system discovered: What does it mean?” published in Indian Express on 5th November 2024. Why in news? Scientists recently discovered a unique black hole triple system, the first of its kind, located approximately 8,000… Continue reading Discovery of a Black Hole Triple System

Source: This post on First scientific findings of Aditya-L1 Mission has been created based on the article “First science result from Aditya L1, ISRO’s sun mission, is out” published in The Hindu on 4th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1 has released its first scientific findings. About the Findings 1.… Continue reading First scientific findings of Aditya-L1 Mission

Source: This post on Namo Drone Didi has been created based on the article “Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has released the Operational Guidelines of Central Sector Scheme “NAMO DRONE DIDI” published in PIB on 4th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the Government has launched the operational guideline for Central Sector Scheme “Namo Drone… Continue reading Namo Drone Didi

Source: This post on MHA Warns Against Illegal Payment Gateways and Mule Accounts has been created based on the article “MHA warns against illegal payment gateways running through mule accounts” published in The Hindu on 30th October 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a significant alert concerning illegal payment… Continue reading Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)

Source: This post on India’s First Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) in Mohali has been created based on the article “Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates new complex of India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” at Mohali” published in PIB on 29th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute was inaugurated the “BRIC-National… Continue reading BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI)

Source: This post on India to Procure Additional C-295 Aircraft has been created based on the article “India to procure 15 more C-295 aircraft; 12 to be built at home” published in The Hindu on 28th October 2024. Why in news? India plans to procure 15 additional C-295 aircraft from Airbus. This expands on the existing… Continue reading India to Procure Additional C-295 Aircraft

Source: This post on Tardigrade Explaination has been created based on the article “Why ‘protected’ areas are seeing faster biodiversity decline” published in Indian Express on 26th October 2024. Why in news? Researchers have identified genetic mechanisms in a newly discovered species of tardigrade (Hypsibius henanensis) which enable it to withstand high levels of radiation. These mechanisms protect… Continue reading Tardigrade Explaination

Source: This post on ISRO-DBT Agreement to design and conduct experiments has been created based on the article “ISRO-DBT ink deal to conduct biotechnology experiments in space station” published in The Hindu on 26th October 2024. Why in news? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed an agreement to… Continue reading ISRO-DBT Agreement to design and conduct experiments

Source: This post on IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration for Open Source AI Innovation and Skill Development in India has been created based on the article “IndiaAI at MeitY & Meta collaborates to advance Open Source AI Innovation, R&D and Skill Development in India” published in PIB on 26th October 2024. Why in news? IndiaAI and Meta… Continue reading IndiaAI and Meta Collaboration for Open Source AI Innovation and Skill Development in India