Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Explore UPSC Current Affairs articles related to Science and Technology in Everyday Life.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
6 Nov, 2025

Centre’s governance guidelines for AI call for trust and safety, Pg1

Government releases AI Governance Guidelines promoting innovation with guardrails, emphasizing trust, safety, and a hands-off regulatory approach.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace Technology
6 Nov, 2025

Clearest black hole merger signal yet allows probe of Hawking’s law, PgII

GW250114: Clearest gravitational wave signal detected, validates Hawking's black hole area theorem and Kerr's rotating black hole solution.

E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace Technology
6 Nov, 2025

Starlink enters India, signs deal with Maharashtra, Pg9.

Maharashtra partners with Starlink to provide satellite internet in remote areas, bridging digital divide and boosting connectivity for critical infrastructure.

Vulnerable SectionsE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
6 Nov, 2025

App helps police bust trafficking racket, 6 rescued, Pg3.

Delhi Police utilizes 'Say Help' app to bust human trafficking ring, rescuing six women in Paharganj, Delhi.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeSpace Technology
5 Nov, 2025

Gamma-ray bursts from black hole ‘morsels’ could expose quantum gravity, PgII.

Scientists propose 'black hole morsels' as quantum gravity probes, suggesting gamma-ray bursts could reveal spacetime's quantum nature, detectable by telescopes.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday Life
4 Nov, 2025

Has Cloud Seeding Been Effective?, Pg 12

Delhi recently conducted two cloud seeding trials with the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) to induce artificial rain aimed at reducing smog and particulate matter. This marks the first such experiment in nearly 50 years, raising questions about its scientific effectiveness and environmental implications.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
4 Nov, 2025

Rethinking scientific publishing in the age of AI, Pg11

AI's rise prompts scrutiny of scientific publishing, copyright, and open access, urging researchers to reclaim intellectual sovereignty.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
3 Nov, 2025

Cloud Seeding in Winters to Reduce Pollution is Bad Science, Pg 9.

Amid rising air pollution levels in Delhi, the government explored cloud seeding to induce artificial rain and disperse pollutants. However, scientists have cautioned that such interventions are scientifically unsound and ineffective during winter.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
3 Nov, 2025

As AI adoption by companies accelerates, tech layoffs continue, Pg7

AI adoption accelerates tech layoffs as companies restructure, prioritizing AI skills amid rising investments and talent recruitment globally.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
2 Nov, 2025

IIT Kanpur tried cloud seeding despite ‘no clouds’ alert, Pg 8.

The article reports on IIT Kanpur’s recent cloud seeding experiment conducted over Delhi to combat air pollution, despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that cloud conditions were inadequate. The experiment failed twice, raising questions about scientific coordination and efficacy.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
2 Nov, 2025

Strange spider web ‘decor’ revealed to boost prey detection, Pg10

Spider web 'decorations' enhance prey detection by manipulating vibrations, inspiring advanced engineering applications in acoustics and protective materials.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Nov, 2025

‘Cloud seeding tried despite IMD’s no clouds alert’, Pg1

IIT Kanpur's cloud seeding experiment fails in Delhi despite IMD's warning about insufficient cloud cover for artificial rain.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Nov, 2025

LIGHTER AT THE END OF THE SCALE, Pg17.

Weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy gain popularity in India, raising questions about accessibility, efficacy, and long-term health impacts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Nov, 2025

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

IIT Delhi study deems cloud seeding unreliable for Delhi pollution control due to climatological unsuitability and fleeting impact.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
31 Oct, 2025

AI’s rewriting of the rules of education, Pg10

India integrates AI into education from class three, aiming for personalized learning and future-ready workforce by training teachers and leveraging adaptive platforms.

Education SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
31 Oct, 2025

AI to be introduced in Class 3 from 2026-27, Pg12.

AI curriculum to be introduced for Class 3 students from 2026-27 session aligning with NEP 2020's focus on contemporary subjects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
31 Oct, 2025

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment fails to alleviate pollution, highlighting the need for sustained, coordinated efforts beyond symbolic gestures.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
30 Oct, 2025

According to a survey of 25 countries, Indians are least aware of AI, Pg7

Pew survey reveals only 14% of Indians are aware of AI, lowest among 25 surveyed nations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Oct, 2025

Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII

Himalayan disasters surge; experts urge early warning systems using AI, citing climate change and limited existing infrastructure.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
29 Oct, 2025

How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9

Amazon Web Services outage disrupts global services, exposing cloud dependency vulnerabilities and sparking concerns over centralized infrastructure resilience.

Related Topics to Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnologyIT and ComputersIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIntellectual Property Rights, IPRRobotics and NanotechnologySpace Technology

UPSC Topics

Art & Culture
Modern History
Post Independence History
See all topics

Datewise News Analysis

View All

8 Aug

7 Aug

6 Aug

5 Aug

Crack UPSC with your
Personal AI Mentor

An AI-powered ecosystem to learn, practice, and evaluate with discipline

Start Now

Download App

SuperKalam
SuperKalam is your personal mentor for UPSC preparation, guiding you at every step of the exam journey.

Download the App

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
Follow us
COMPANY
About usHelp & SupportJoin UsPricing
STUDY RESOURCES
CONTACT US
Student Queries
ask@superkalam.com
General Queries
hello@superkalam.com
Chat onWhatsApp
+91 9319720944
ⓒ Snapstack Technologies Private Limited
Terms•Privacy Policy•Refund Policy