Science & Technology Current Affairs — All time
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Wed, 02 Jul 2025
Tue, 01 Jul 2025
Cabinet approves ₹1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation Scheme for private-sector R&D
On 1 July 2025 in New Delhi, the Union Cabinet approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of ₹1 lakh crore to provide long-tenor, low- or nil-interest financing for private-sector R&D.
Digital India completes 10 years
On 1 July 2025, the Digital India programme, launched by PM Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015, completed ten years, with the PM calling it a journey that ushered in a new era of empowerment.
National Doctors' Day observed; PM greets doctors
On 1 July 2025, India observed National Doctors' Day, which honours Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, and PM Narendra Modi greeted doctors for their dexterity, diligence and compassion.
Ashwini Vaishnaw launches RailOne passenger app
On 1 July 2025 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched RailOne, an all-in-one passenger app, on the 40th Foundation Day of CRIS.
President Murmu inaugurates Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University in Gorakhpur
On 1 July 2025 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025
RBI directs banks to integrate DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
On 30 June 2025, the Reserve Bank of India issued an advisory directing all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications.
President Murmu attends IVRI Bareilly convocation and first convocation of AIIMS Gorakhpur
On 30 June 2025 in Uttar Pradesh, President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at Bareilly and the first convocation ceremony of AIIMS Gorakhpur.
Nationwide testing of indigenous Cell Broadcast disaster-alert system under way
On 30 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Telecommunications said that, with NDMA, nationwide testing of an indigenous Cell Broadcast system for disaster alerts is under way, adding to the SMS-based SACHET system.
Ericsson's India-made antenna facility opens at Manesar
On 30 June 2025 in Manesar, Haryana, Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurated Ericsson's antenna manufacturing facility at VVDN's Global Innovation Park.
Union Minister and Puducherry LG discuss coastal action plan and Deep Ocean Mission prospects
On 30 June 2025, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan discussed a coastal action plan for Puducherry, covering coastal cleaning, a permanent coastal management mechanism, seabed minerals and deep-sea fishing under the Deep Ocean Mission.
Sun, 29 Jun 2025
Mann Ki Baat 123: PM hails WHO's trachoma-free status and ILO's social-protection finding
On 29 June 2025, in the 123rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said WHO has declared India trachoma-free and an ILO report found over 64% of Indians covered by some social protection benefit.
Railways plans new PRS for 1.5 lakh tickets a minute, earlier charting and Tatkal authentication
On 29 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Railways announced reforms reviewed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: a new Passenger Reservation System by December 2025, reservation charts eight hours before departure and authenticated-only Tatkal booking from 1 July 2025.
Raksha Rajya Mantri visits DRDO's DMSRDE in Kanpur
On 29 June 2025 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth visited DRDO's Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE).
Sat, 28 Jun 2025
PM Modi interacts with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla aboard the ISS
On 28 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi spoke by videoconference from New Delhi with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian aboard the International Space Station.
India's share of zero-dose children falls from 0.11% to 0.06% of population
On 28 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Health Ministry said zero-dose children declined from 0.11% of India's population in 2023 to 0.06% in 2024.
Ministry of Power sets up task force to conceive the India Energy Stack
On 28 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Power announced a task force to conceive the India Energy Stack, a digital public infrastructure for the power sector.
Fri, 27 Jun 2025
RRI scientists find teak leaf extract can act as a natural laser shield
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Science and Technology reported that Raman Research Institute scientists found teak leaf extract can serve as a natural laser shield.
Telecom data for May 2025: 1,207.08 million subscribers, tele-density 85.36%
On 27 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of Communications released telecom subscription data as of 31 May 2025, showing 1,207.08 million telephone subscribers.
Thu, 26 Jun 2025
Axiom-4 Dragon docks with the ISS; Ax-4 crew enters station
On 26 June 2025 (IST), the SpaceX Dragon carrying Axiom Mission 4, with India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, docked with the International Space Station.
Foundation stone laid for 30 MW CEL–ESDS Green Data Centre at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad
On 26 June 2025, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh laid the foundation stone of a Green Data Centre at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh).
Wed, 25 Jun 2025
Axiom Mission 4 lifts off with Shubhanshu Shukla as Mission Pilot
On 25 June 2025 at 12:01 IST, Axiom Mission 4 lifted off from Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, carrying India's Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla as Mission Pilot.
₹417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster approved in Gautam Buddha Nagar
On 25 June 2025, the Government of India approved a ₹417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) at Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
ECI operationalises ECINET modules in bye-elections
On 25 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Election Commission of India said it had operationalised its new ECINET platform in bye-elections to five Assembly constituencies in Kerala, Gujarat, Punjab and West Bengal.
Tue, 24 Jun 2025
Sun, 22 Jun 2025
Fri, 20 Jun 2025
MNRE launches ₹2.3 crore start-up challenge for rooftop solar and distributed renewable energy
On 20 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched the Innovative Projects Start-Up Challenge on Rooftop Solar (RTS) and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Technologies with a ₹2.3 crore prize pool.
CeNS Bengaluru scientists build silicon photoanode device to make green hydrogen using only sunlight
On 20 June 2025, the Department of Science and Technology said scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, Karnataka developed a scalable device that splits water into green hydrogen using only solar energy.
Thu, 19 Jun 2025
TRAI report: teledensity rises to 85.04%, internet subscribers dip to 969.10 million in Jan–Mar 2025
On 19 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released its Indian Telecom Services Performance Indicator Report for January–March 2025.
NeSDA report for May 2025: 21,062 e-services; Maharashtra and Uttarakhand reach 100% saturation
On 19 June 2025 in New Delhi, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances released the 25th monthly NeSDA Way Forward report for States/UTs for May 2025, counting 21,062 e-services.