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Science & Technology Current Affairs

Latest science & technology current affairs for UPSC, mapped to GS3.

Latest Science & Technology

  1. PIB · 2026-07-23Govt highlights INSPIRE Programme impact: over 3.75 lakh students and researchers benefited in last five yearsDepartment of Science and Technology says the INSPIRE Programme has supported more than 3.75 lakh students and young researchers in five years through school innovation, scholarships, and research fellowships.Read analysis →
  2. PIB · 2026-07-23DAE-backed National Olympiad Programme delivers India’s best-ever haul at International Olympiads 2026Indian students trained under the National Olympiad Programme delivered major results in the International Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics Olympiads 2026, highlighting the role of the Department of Atomic Energy and the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education in building scientific talent.Read analysis →
  3. The Indian Express · 2026-07-22AI law may cover agent autonomy, deepfakesProposed artificial intelligence law may cover agentic AI, deepfakes, and liability for autonomous systems.Read analysis →
  4. The Hindu · 2026-07-21How magnetic levitation lifts and propels high-speed maglev trainsMagnetic levitation lifts and propels trains without wheel-track contact, enabling very high speeds but requiring costly, specialised infrastructure.Read analysis →
  5. The Hindu · 2026-07-19Non-animal testing is key to next phase of pharma growthIndia's pharma sector should expand regulated non-animal testing to improve drug discovery, safety prediction, and global competitiveness.Read analysis →
  6. The Indian Express · 2026-07-18A semiconductor vision beyond the shop floorIndia's semiconductor push needs design capability, research depth, and a full-value-chain industrial strategy, according to The Indian ExpressRead analysis →
  7. PIB · 2026-07-18Ultrafast organic anodes designed for next-generation rechargeable batteriesIndian researchers developed a covalent organic framework anode that enabled ultra-fast lithium-ion charging and also showed sodium-ion storage potential.Read analysis →