Science & Technology Current Affairs for UPSC

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

IT sector stocks crash 5% as report warns of SaaS becoming obsolete; down 21% in Feb, Pg15

Indian IT sector faces turmoil as AI advancements threaten SaaS model, triggering stock crash and layoff fears.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy IT and Computers

25 Feb, 2026

IT sector stocks crash 5% as report warns of SaaS becoming obsolete; down 21% in Feb, Pg15

Indian IT sector faces turmoil as AI advancements threaten SaaS model, triggering stock crash and layoff fears.

25 Feb, 2026

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

After AI Summit, a question: Has India chosen to be a consumer in age of creators?, Pg11

India's AI ambition faces reality check as insufficient funding threatens to relegate it to consumer status amid global tech race.

Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

25 Feb, 2026

After AI Summit, a question: Has India chosen to be a consumer in age of creators?, Pg11

India's AI ambition faces reality check as insufficient funding threatens to relegate it to consumer status amid global tech race.

25 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Scientists confirm HIV capsid is a good drug target despite resistance, PgII

Scientists confirm HIV capsid as effective drug target, paving way for new generation of capsid-focused antiviral therapies.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 Feb, 2026

Scientists confirm HIV capsid is a good drug target despite resistance, PgII

Scientists confirm HIV capsid as effective drug target, paving way for new generation of capsid-focused antiviral therapies.

25 Feb, 2026

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

ISRO constitutes high-level committee led by K. Vijay Raghavan to investigate repeated PSLV failures and systemic issues.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability Space Technology

25 Feb, 2026

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

ISRO constitutes high-level committee led by K. Vijay Raghavan to investigate repeated PSLV failures and systemic issues.

25 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

WhatsApp to enforce SIM-binding in India following DoT directive, enhancing security but raising user inconvenience concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

25 Feb, 2026

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

WhatsApp to enforce SIM-binding in India following DoT directive, enhancing security but raising user inconvenience concerns.

25 Feb, 2026

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability IT and Computers Right to Information and Transparency in Government

25 Feb, 2026

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

DPDP Act's amendment to RTI Act faces constitutional challenge, potentially diluting transparency and accountability in governance by restricting information access.

25 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

An Israel visit — its strategic, economic, regional impact, Pg6

PM Modi's Israel visit in 2026 focuses on defence, trade, and regional security amidst West Asia tensions and evolving alliances.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

25 Feb, 2026

An Israel visit — its strategic, economic, regional impact, Pg6

PM Modi's Israel visit in 2026 focuses on defence, trade, and regional security amidst West Asia tensions and evolving alliances.

25 Feb, 2026

Biotechnology

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Scientists discover ancient non-coding gene (ANTSR) governing sex determination in ants, bees, and wasps, potentially aiding insect diversity monitoring.

Biotechnology

24 Feb, 2026

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Scientists discover ancient non-coding gene (ANTSR) governing sex determination in ants, bees, and wasps, potentially aiding insect diversity monitoring.

24 Feb, 2026

Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher's iconic jingle, 'Oo la la la le o,' secures 'sound mark' registration, joining Yahoo and ICICI Bank in trademarking audio.

Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

24 Feb, 2026

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher's iconic jingle, 'Oo la la la le o,' secures 'sound mark' registration, joining Yahoo and ICICI Bank in trademarking audio.

24 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

India hosts Global AI Impact Summit 2026, unveiling MANAV vision, Delhi Declaration, and attracting massive AI infrastructure investments, aiming global south leadership.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers

24 Feb, 2026

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

India hosts Global AI Impact Summit 2026, unveiling MANAV vision, Delhi Declaration, and attracting massive AI infrastructure investments, aiming global south leadership.

24 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Science and Technology in Everyday Life

AI for all, Pg8

India embraces AI democratization amid challenges in infrastructure, global cooperation, and governance, signaling potential to shape AI's orderly growth.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Science and Technology in Everyday Life

24 Feb, 2026

AI for all, Pg8

India embraces AI democratization amid challenges in infrastructure, global cooperation, and governance, signaling potential to shape AI's orderly growth.

24 Feb, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

How proteins are being tweaked to be quantum sensors inside the body, PgII

Scientists modify fluorescent proteins into quantum sensors for detecting magnetic fields and radio waves inside living cells, revolutionizing biological studies.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

23 Feb, 2026

How proteins are being tweaked to be quantum sensors inside the body, PgII

Scientists modify fluorescent proteins into quantum sensors for detecting magnetic fields and radio waves inside living cells, revolutionizing biological studies.

23 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why did the U.S. drop a core radiation safety rule?, Pg8

U.S. scraps ALARA radiation safety rule, diverging from global standards and raising concerns over public health and nuclear safety.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Science and Technology in Everyday Life

23 Feb, 2026

Why did the U.S. drop a core radiation safety rule?, Pg8

U.S. scraps ALARA radiation safety rule, diverging from global standards and raising concerns over public health and nuclear safety.

23 Feb, 2026

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust, Pg6

India's GCCs transform into global innovation hubs, driving high-end R&D and facing talent, security, and policy challenges.

Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

23 Feb, 2026

India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust, Pg6

India's GCCs transform into global innovation hubs, driving high-end R&D and facing talent, security, and policy challenges.

23 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

Lines in the sand, Pg6

India joins Pax Silica to bolster AI, secure critical minerals, diversify tech supply chains, facing potential China backlash.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

23 Feb, 2026

Lines in the sand, Pg6

India joins Pax Silica to bolster AI, secure critical minerals, diversify tech supply chains, facing potential China backlash.

23 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

An AI-powered ECG that can prevent silent heart attacks, Pg9

AI-powered ECG device detects silent heart attacks using mobile, enabling timely intervention and preventing recurrence, tested in Tamil Nadu.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

23 Feb, 2026

An AI-powered ECG that can prevent silent heart attacks, Pg9

AI-powered ECG device detects silent heart attacks using mobile, enabling timely intervention and preventing recurrence, tested in Tamil Nadu.

23 Feb, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Test detects cancer before scans (A new light-based sensor can spot incredibly tiny amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood, raising the possibility of earlier and simpler cancer detection. The technology merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR and quant..., Pg14

Revolutionary light-based sensor merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR, and quantum dots for ultra-early cancer biomarker detection in blood samples.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

23 Feb, 2026

Test detects cancer before scans (A new light-based sensor can spot incredibly tiny amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood, raising the possibility of earlier and simpler cancer detection. The technology merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR and quant..., Pg14

Revolutionary light-based sensor merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR, and quantum dots for ultra-early cancer biomarker detection in blood samples.

23 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

As AI enters healthcare, doctors grapple with safety and oversight (AI can spot diseases early and cut costs but transparency gaps, data bias and slow clinical trials raise concerns), Pg14

AI integration in healthcare faces hurdles: transparency gaps, data bias, slow trials challenge safety and oversight, impacting trust and adoption.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

23 Feb, 2026

As AI enters healthcare, doctors grapple with safety and oversight (AI can spot diseases early and cut costs but transparency gaps, data bias and slow clinical trials raise concerns), Pg14

AI integration in healthcare faces hurdles: transparency gaps, data bias, slow trials challenge safety and oversight, impacting trust and adoption.

23 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

SC ruling on use of stem cells for autism sets a precedent for healthcare regulation, Pg11

Supreme Court bans stem cell 'therapy' for autism, setting precedent for healthcare regulation and protecting vulnerable patients from unproven treatments.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Biotechnology

23 Feb, 2026

SC ruling on use of stem cells for autism sets a precedent for healthcare regulation, Pg11

Supreme Court bans stem cell 'therapy' for autism, setting precedent for healthcare regulation and protecting vulnerable patients from unproven treatments.

23 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

What are the key takeaways from AI summit?, Pg13

New Delhi Declaration on AI signed by 88 countries, promoting democratization and responsible AI development, during the AI Impact Summit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers

22 Feb, 2026

What are the key takeaways from AI summit?, Pg13

New Delhi Declaration on AI signed by 88 countries, promoting democratization and responsible AI development, during the AI Impact Summit.

22 Feb, 2026

Science & Technology

IT sector stocks crash 5% as report warns of SaaS becoming obsolete; down 21% in Feb, Pg15

IT sector stocks crash 5% as report warns of SaaS becoming obsolete; down 21% in Feb, Pg15

After AI Summit, a question: Has India chosen to be a consumer in age of creators?, Pg11

After AI Summit, a question: Has India chosen to be a consumer in age of creators?, Pg11

Scientists confirm HIV capsid is a good drug target despite resistance, PgII

Scientists confirm HIV capsid is a good drug target despite resistance, PgII

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

Committee to probe repeated failures of PSLV, says ISRO, Pg12

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

Does the Data Act dilute the Right to Information Act?, Pg8

An Israel visit — its strategic, economic, regional impact, Pg6

An Israel visit — its strategic, economic, regional impact, Pg6

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Unusual ancient gene governs sex of ant, bee, wasp newborns, PgII

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

Kingfisher jingle gets 'sound mark' tag: The process, the litmus test, Pg13

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

From Panini to AI stack: Delhi is forging new structures, rewriting frameworks, Pg11

AI for all, Pg8

AI for all, Pg8

How proteins are being tweaked to be quantum sensors inside the body, PgII

How proteins are being tweaked to be quantum sensors inside the body, PgII

Why did the U.S. drop a core radiation safety rule?, Pg8

Why did the U.S. drop a core radiation safety rule?, Pg8

India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust, Pg6

India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust, Pg6

Lines in the sand, Pg6

Lines in the sand, Pg6

An AI-powered ECG that can prevent silent heart attacks, Pg9

An AI-powered ECG that can prevent silent heart attacks, Pg9

Test detects cancer before scans (A new light-based sensor can spot incredibly tiny amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood, raising the possibility of earlier and simpler cancer detection. The technology merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR and quant..., Pg14

Test detects cancer before scans (A new light-based sensor can spot incredibly tiny amounts of cancer biomarkers in blood, raising the possibility of earlier and simpler cancer detection. The technology merges DNA nanotechnology, CRISPR and quant..., Pg14

As AI enters healthcare, doctors grapple with safety and oversight (AI can spot diseases early and cut costs but transparency gaps, data bias and slow clinical trials raise concerns), Pg14

As AI enters healthcare, doctors grapple with safety and oversight (AI can spot diseases early and cut costs but transparency gaps, data bias and slow clinical trials raise concerns), Pg14

SC ruling on use of stem cells for autism sets a precedent for healthcare regulation, Pg11

SC ruling on use of stem cells for autism sets a precedent for healthcare regulation, Pg11

What are the key takeaways from AI summit?, Pg13

What are the key takeaways from AI summit?, Pg13

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