Science & Technology Current Affairs — All time
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Thu, 12 Feb 2026
Wed, 11 Feb 2026
Tue, 10 Feb 2026
J. P. Nadda launches annual Mass Drug Administration campaign against lymphatic filariasis in 12 states
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda launched the annual nationwide Mass Drug Administration campaign for eliminating lymphatic filariasis across 12 endemic states on 10 February 2026.
Amit Shah inaugurates CBI's new Cybercrime Branch and launches I4C's S4C dashboard
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a new Cybercrime Branch of the CBI and launched the State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) dashboard of I4C at a national conference on cyber-enabled frauds in New Delhi on 10 February 2026.
MeitY's Safer Internet Day 2026 campaign reaches 9.78 crore citizens across all 36 states and UTs
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology observed Safer Internet Day on 10 February 2026 with a nationwide campaign on the theme 'Smart Tech, Safe Choices – Exploring the Safe and Responsible Use of AI'.
All India Institute of Ayurveda signs MoU with General Insurance Council for cashless treatment under 32 insurers
The All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, signed a common empanelment MoU with the General Insurance Council on 10 February 2026, enabling cashless Ayurveda treatment under all 32 general insurance companies.
Kaushal Rath mobile AI lab flagged off under 'Yuva AI for All' programme
Kaushal Rath, a mobile AI awareness lab under the National AI Literacy programme 'Yuva AI for All', was flagged off from India Gate, New Delhi, on 10 February 2026.
INSA and CSIR-NIScPR sign MoU on science communication and science policy research
The Indian National Science Academy and CSIR-NIScPR signed an MoU at INSA, New Delhi, on 10 February 2026 to collaborate on science communication and evidence-based science policy research.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026
Sun, 08 Feb 2026
Foundation ceremony of Amaravati Quantum Valley held in Andhra Pradesh; IBM and TCS launch quantum cloud services
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh addressed the foundation ceremony of Amaravati Quantum Valley in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on 8 February 2026.
UIDAI completes one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates for schoolchildren in 83,000 schools
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said on 8 February 2026 that its school drive has completed over one crore Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) for children in about 83,000 schools in five months.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026
ICMR and Indian Immunologicals begin Phase I human trial of an improved Kyasanur Forest Disease vaccine
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on 7 February 2026 that a Phase I human trial of an improved, indigenous Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) vaccine has begun after CDSCO approval.
Vaishnaw launches Qualcomm's 2 nm chip in Bengaluru, outlines India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched a 2 nm semiconductor chip designed by Qualcomm in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 7 February 2026 and outlined the focus of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
Wed, 04 Feb 2026
India rises four places to 45th in the Network Readiness Index 2025
India rose four places to 45th among 127 economies in the Network Readiness Index 2025, released on 4 February 2026 by the Washington DC-based Portulans Institute.
Technology Development Board launches its first open call under the RDI Fund
Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched the Technology Development Board's first open call under the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund of ANRF on 4 February 2026.
Airbus inaugurates aerospace Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara
Airbus inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for aerospace studies at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara, Gujarat, on 4 February 2026, with a focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel research.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026
DRDO successfully demonstrates Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology off Odisha coast
DRDO successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Odisha coast at about 10:45 am on 3 February 2026.
Health Minister Nadda releases India's first nationally developed evidence-based cancer guidelines, on lung cancer
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda released the 'Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation: Evidence-Based Guidelines' at Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi, on 3 February 2026, the eve of World Cancer Day.
Atal Innovation Mission hosts AIM SUMVAAD; National Incubator Assessment Framework indicators announced
NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission held AIM SUMVAAD, its annual incubator conclave, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on 3 February 2026, where Jitendra Singh announced the National Incubator Assessment Framework indicators.
BSIP scientists trace Kaziranga's ecological history from pollen in swamp sediment
Scientists of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences used pollen and dung-fungal spores in a sediment core from the Sohola swamp to build the first long-term palaeoecological record of Kaziranga National Park, the DST said on 3 February 2026.
Mon, 02 Feb 2026
NHAI's IHMCL signs MoU with NFSU for cyber forensics in highway management
Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), promoted by NHAI, signed an MoU on 2 February 2026 with the Gandhinagar-headquartered National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) on cyber forensics and digital security.
Goa CM inaugurates Government Hospital and Research Centre at Tuem
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Government Hospital and Research Centre (GMC Link) at Tuem in Pernem taluka, North Goa, on 2 February 2026.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Budget 2026-27 launches Biopharma SHAKTI, ISM 2.0, Rare Earth Corridors and container scheme
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, announced Biopharma SHAKTI with ₹10,000 crore over five years, India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in four states and a ₹10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme.
Budget 2026-27: five Regional Medical Hubs, NIMHANS-2, a girls' hostel in every district
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on 1 February 2026, announced five Regional Medical Hubs for medical tourism, NIMHANS-2 in north India, three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda and a girls' hostel in every district.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026
Fri, 30 Jan 2026
Karnataka adds IVF and other ART procedures to AB-PMJAY–CM's Arogya Karnataka scheme as one-year pilot
By a government order dated 30 January 2026, Karnataka included IVF/ICSI and frozen embryo transfer under the AB-PMJAY–CM's Arogya Karnataka scheme as a one-year pilot for Priority Household card holders.
National Leprosy Day observed on 30 January with awareness drive at Dilli Haat
On National Leprosy Day, 30 January 2026, the Central Leprosy Division of the Health Ministry's DGHS held an awareness (IEC) programme at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, on early detection and ending stigma.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates ₹32-crore CSIR-NIO shore-based regional centre at Visakhapatnam
On 30 January 2026 Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ₹32-crore Shore-Based Laboratory of the CSIR–National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) Regional Centre at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.