Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its Biomass mission as part of the Earth Explorer Programme, aimed at tracking the world’s forests and monitoring changes in their biomass. Announced on April 13, 2025, by Alind Chauhan in The Indian Express, this mission seeks to measure carbon storage and assess how forests are affected by […]

The study, led by Dr. Prasanna, involved a comprehensive analysis of the genomes of 9,772 individuals from various populations across India. The researchers identified approximately 180 million genetic variants, which are differences in DNA sequences among individuals. These findings were published in the Journal of Nature Genetics and provide valuable insights into the genetic diversity […]

Why in News?  India has improved its position to 36th out of 170 countries in the UNCTAD’s Frontier Technologies Readiness Index 2024, according to the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Why it is Important for UPSC? Prelims Relevance: Reports & Indices: UNCTAD Technology and […]

Why in News ?  Rajya Sabha has passed the Protection of Interests in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025, which seeks to provide legal clarity on disputes between airlines and lessors regarding aircraft and engines. The Bill implements provisions of the Cape Town Convention, addressing challenges airlines like SpiceJet and Go First have faced in repossessing leased […]

Why in News? The term was recently in news in an article. Located in northwestern Greenland, Pituffik Space Base (formerly Thule Air Base) is the U.S. Defense Department’s northernmost installation. It is crucial for missile warning, missile defense, and space surveillance, positioned directly between the USA and northern Russia. The base supports U.S. Space Force […]

 Why in News ?   The news about World Water Day 2025, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for collective action in water conservation and the Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain 2025 campaign, is significant due to its focus on addressing India’s escalating water crisis through community-driven […]

Why in News? Just as the government uses an Aadhaar number to identify an individual for social security purposes, DNA fingerprinting serves as a powerful tool for biological identification. In recent times, the significance of DNA analysis has grown, especially when combined with technologies like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), capillary electrophoresis, and fingerprinting. Key Points: […]

Why in News : The Hindu Editorial -24 March 2025 Why it is Important for UPSC Mains ? General Studies Paper II (Governance, Health, and Social Justice): It addresses health policy, government schemes (Ayushman Bharat, NTEP), and issues of equitable access to healthcare, which are critical for questions on social sector initiatives and governance. General […]

Why in News ? Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized an amendment made through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, claiming it undermines the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. Key points : Section 8(1)(j) Impact:The amendment deletes the original text of Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act, which allowed citizens to access personal information […]

Why in News: The launch bolsters India’s reconnaissance capabilities amid Line of Actual Control (LAC) tensions with China. It builds on ISRO’s 2024 successes (e.g., EOS-08), underlining India’s space tech advancements. Why Important: Prelims: ISRO missions (RISAT series), satellite types (radar vs. optical), PSLV launches—frequent prelims fodder. Mains: GS-III – Enables evaluation of space technology’s […]