Science & Technology Current Affairs — All time
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Tue, 02 Jun 2026
BHASHINI, Current AI and Kalpa Impact launch VYOMA Innovation Challenge for multilingual edge AI
On 2 June 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI Division with Current AI and Kalpa Impact launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge for open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI that works offline, building on the Sunno Sutra handheld device.
Jitendra Singh and Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt discuss quantum communication and photonics
On 2 June 2026, Mario Voigt, Minister-President of the German State of Thuringia, called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh to explore cooperation in quantum communication, photonics, space technologies and deep-tech innovation.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
ANRF launches ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission for water-sector startups
On 1 June 2026 in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh launched the ₹200-crore Anusandhan National Research Foundation–Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission to support startups in the water sector.
BSIP study reconstructs 4,000 years of climate history of Majuli Island
A study by the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, released on 1 June 2026, reconstructed nearly 4,000 years of climate and vegetation history of Majuli, Assam, the world's largest inhabited river island.
Sun, 31 May 2026
Sat, 30 May 2026
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crosses 90 crore ABHA accounts
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, run by the National Health Authority, crossed 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) in May 2026, with Uttar Pradesh leading at over 15.3 crore.
'Samadhan Didi' AI voice chatbot launched for CPGRAMS grievance portal
On 30 May 2026 Dr Jitendra Singh launched 'Samadhan Didi', an AI-enabled voice chatbot for CPGRAMS developed by DARPG with Bhashini, letting citizens lodge grievances by speaking in their own language.
West Bengal launches free HPV vaccination drive for 7.65 lakh girls aged 14
On 30 May 2026 West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a statewide free HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, targeting about 7.65 lakh girls aged 14 with a single dose of Gardasil-4.
Fri, 29 May 2026
Health Ministry releases NFHS-6: stunting falls to 29.3%, institutional deliveries reach 90.6%
The National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24), released on 29 May 2026, shows stunting among under-five children falling from 35.5% to 29.3% and institutional deliveries rising to 90.6%, with TFR at 2.0.
NITI Aayog releases 'Future of India's Semiconductor Industry' 10-year roadmap
On 29 May 2026 NITI Aayog's Frontier Tech Hub released 'Future of India's Semiconductor Industry', India's first comprehensive 10-year semiconductor roadmap, aiming to make India an indispensable global player by 2035.
Odisha, Intel and 3DGS sign MoU for glass core substrate manufacturing facility
On 29 May 2026 the Government of Odisha, Intel Corporation and 3DGS Inc. (USA) signed an MoU for an Advanced Packaging Glass Core Substrate Manufacturing Facility proposed in the Bhubaneswar–Khurda region.
India's first 'SkyCast' aviation weather system inaugurated at IGI Airport, Delhi
On 29 May 2026 Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first 'SkyCast' integrated aviation weather monitoring system at IGI Airport, New Delhi, developed under Mission Mausam; India is the 19th country with such a system.
Wed, 27 May 2026
National Health Accounts 2022-23: out-of-pocket spending falls to 43.4%, government health spending at 1.43% of GDP
The National Health Accounts estimates for 2022-23, released on 27 May 2026, show out-of-pocket expenditure falling to 43.4% of total health expenditure and government health expenditure rising to 1.43% of GDP.
Kolkata to host International Day of Yoga 2026 main event; theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced on 27 May 2026 that the main International Day of Yoga 2026 event will be held in Kolkata on 21 June, with the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Indian Railways approves first indigenous hydrogen train on Jind–Sonipat section
Indian Railways has approved a 10-car hydrogen fuel cell trainset with a 1,200 kW propulsion system to run at up to 75 kmph on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, the Railway Ministry said on 27 May 2026.
Tue, 26 May 2026
PM-WANI upgrade: QR-based laptop login, 15/30/60-minute plans and standard hotspot names
The Department of Telecommunications has introduced user-friendly reforms to PM-WANI public Wi-Fi, including QR-based login for laptops, short 15, 30 and 60-minute plans and standardised hotspot names, announced on 26 May 2026.
Telecom data, April 2026: 1,337.54 million subscribers, overall tele-density 93.69%
Telecom subscription data released on 26 May 2026 show India had 1,337.54 million telephone subscribers and 1,073.44 million broadband subscribers at the end of April 2026.
Ayush reviews WHO-ICHI and National Health Intervention Codes for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani
The Ministry of Ayush held an online review and consultative meeting on 25–26 May 2026 on developing WHO International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI) and National Health Intervention Codes (NHIC) for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani.
IACS Kolkata marks 150 years; Centre and West Bengal agree to roll out science schemes
On 26 May 2026 Dr Jitendra Singh joined the 150-year celebrations of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Kolkata, where C.V. Raman did the work behind the Raman Effect, and met West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on central science schemes.
India Semiconductor Mission launches 'Investors Support' portal
On 26 May 2026 the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), MeitY, launched an 'Investors Support' portal to give investors information and a grievance channel; 12 fab/packaging and 24 design projects have been approved under the Semicon India Programme so far.
Mon, 25 May 2026
Health Minister Nadda reviews Ebola preparedness after WHO declares outbreak a PHEIC
On 25 May 2026 Union Health Minister J P Nadda reviewed India's preparedness for Ebola, saying no case of Bundibugyo Ebola disease had been reported in India, after WHO declared the African outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
ICMR's 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra' event transfers 41 public health technologies to industry
On 25 May 2026 ICMR held 'Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect' in New Delhi, transferring 41 public health technologies to industry, including the first-ever transfer of inactivated KFD and Chandipura virus biomaterials.
DARPG launches NeSDA 2025 portal to assess online service delivery
On 25 May 2026 the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) launched the portal for the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA) 2025.
BSIP study finds molecular evidence of ancient Gondwana wildfires preserved in coal
Researchers at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institute of DST, found molecular evidence of massive wildfires that swept ancient Gondwana forests about 250 million years ago, as reported on 25 May 2026.
Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi commissions Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator for cancer care
On 25 May 2026 a Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi, in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
Meghalaya seeks wider DST STI Hubs for tribal communities; minister Hek meets Jitendra Singh
On 25 May 2026 Meghalaya Cabinet Minister Alexander Laloo Hek met Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to discuss expanding DST's Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs for tribal communities in the Northeast.
Sat, 23 May 2026
NBEMS 23rd convocation: 26,396 doctors get qualifications; 11 new courses launched
At the 23rd convocation of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences in New Delhi on 23 May 2026, 26,396 candidates received DNB, DrNB, Diploma and FNB qualifications and Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched 11 new courses.
Nadda reviews West Bengal health systems with CM Suvendu Adhikari; ₹3,505.59 crore NHM envelope conveyed
On 23 May 2026 Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed West Bengal's health services with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, conveying an NHM resource envelope of ₹3,505.59 crore for 2026-27 and releasing ₹527.58 crore as the first instalment.
MeitY–ISB Governance Summit 2026 at Mohali focuses on 'Inclusive AI for Viksit Bharat'
On 23 May 2026 MeitY and ISB's Bharti Institute of Public Policy hosted the fourth Governance Summit, 'Inclusive AI for Viksit Bharat', at the ISB Mohali campus.