Science & Technology Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026
IIA study shows a 'stealth' solar CME aided by a coronal hole caused an intense geomagnetic storm
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, found that a weak 'stealth' coronal mass ejection of 19 March 2023, helped by a nearby coronal hole, triggered an intense geomagnetic storm on Earth.
CeNS Bengaluru scientists develop self-charging, sunlight-powered supercapacitor
Scientists at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute of DST, developed a photo-rechargeable supercapacitor that both captures and stores solar energy in one device.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Wed, 28 Jan 2026
New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nation; up to five profiles on one device
MoS for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada on 28 January 2026 dedicated UIDAI's new Aadhaar App, which offers selective sharing of identity fields, face verification and up to five Aadhaar profiles on one device.
Bose Institute study: desert dust carries pathogens from western India to the Eastern Himalayas
A Bose Institute study found that dust storms from the arid regions of western India carry airborne pathogens to Eastern Himalayan hilltops, linked to respiratory and skin diseases; it was published in Science of the Total Environment.
CCSU Meerut to be India's first AI-enabled state university pilot
Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary announced on 28 January 2026 a collaboration between the Skill Development Ministry, Google Cloud and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU), Meerut, making CCSU India's first AI-enabled state university pilot.
PM addresses centenary of Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital in Kerala
PM Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of the Arya Vaidya Sala Charitable Hospital in Kerala by video message on 28 January 2026, recalling founder Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier and the institution's 125-year journey in Ayurveda.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Only two Nipah cases in West Bengal since December; all 196 contacts test negative: Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry said on 27 January 2026 that, as per NCDC, only two confirmed Nipah Virus Disease cases have been reported in West Bengal since December 2025, and all 196 traced contacts tested negative.
Next phase of chip design scheme to target at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies
Meeting chip design firms under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme on 27 January 2026, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw set a target of enabling at least 50 fabless semiconductor companies in the next phase and announced Deep Tech Awards in 2026.
SIAT 2026 automotive technology symposium opens in Pune in ARAI's Diamond Jubilee year
Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy inaugurated the three-day Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026 in Pune on 27 January 2026, organised by ARAI in its Diamond Jubilee year.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026
DRDO showcases Long Range Anti-Ship Missile, a hypersonic glide missile, at Republic Day parade
DRDO displayed its Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) with launcher at the 77th Republic Day parade; the hypersonic glide missile is designed for the Indian Navy's coastal battery requirements.
Nagaland opens its first Drone School in Kohima; MARCOFED launches 'Naga Bazaar' e-commerce platform
Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio inaugurated the state's first Drone School and Drone Centre of Excellence at the Nagaland GIS and Remote Sensing Centre, Kohima, and launched MARCOFED's 'Naga Bazaar' e-commerce platform on 26 January 2026.
Sat, 24 Jan 2026
Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Railways deploys humanoid robot 'ASC ARJUN' at Visakhapatnam station
Indian Railways introduced 'ASC ARJUN', a home-grown humanoid robot to assist the RPF, at Visakhapatnam Railway Station — a first on its network.
30 GHz frequency allocated for vehicle-to-vehicle communication to cut road accidents
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari told the MoRTH Consultative Committee on 23 January 2026 that DoT has allocated 30 GHz radio frequency for developing vehicle-to-vehicle communication systems.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026
CDS releases Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan released the Military Quantum Mission Policy Framework on 22 January 2026, a roadmap for bringing quantum technologies into the armed forces.
ICMR hands over two Mobile Stroke Units to Assam
ICMR handed over two Mobile Stroke Units to the Government of Assam, after a North-East model cut stroke treatment time from about 24 hours to 2 hours.
ECI launches ECINET, its one-stop digital platform, at IICDEM 2026
The Election Commission launched ECINET, a one-stop digital platform for all election information and services, at IICDEM 2026 in New Delhi on 22 January 2026.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026
DGCA launches Electronic Personnel Licence for Airline Transport Pilot Licence
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation launched Electronic Personnel Licence (EPL) services for the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) on 21 January 2026.
GI-tagged Kaladi of Udhampur to be upscaled with food technology
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 21 January 2026 directed CSIR labs to upscale Kaladi, the GI-tagged traditional dairy product of Udhampur district in Jammu & Kashmir, for wider food uses.
GSI plans 1,068 projects for Field Season 2026-27 with critical-mineral focus
At the 65th Central Geological Programming Board meeting on 21 January 2026, the Geological Survey of India presented a 1,068-project annual programme for Field Season 2026-27, including 236 critical-mineral projects.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
TDB and BIRAC approved as first fund managers of ₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund
The Technology Development Board and BIRAC have been approved as the first Second-Level Fund Managers of the ₹1 lakh crore Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund, with industry project funding to start by the end of January 2026.
C-DOT wins SKOCH Award 2025 for Cell Broadcast emergency alert system
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) received the SKOCH Award 2025 for its Cell Broadcast Solution at the 104th SKOCH Summit, the Communications Ministry said on 19 January 2026.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026
INS Sagardhwani flagged off for Sagar Maitri V
DRDO's oceanographic research vessel INS Sagardhwani was flagged off from Kochi on 17 January 2026 for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative, the Defence Ministry said on 18 January.
India's first open-sea marine fish farming project launched at North Bay, Andaman
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh launched India's first open-sea marine fish farming project at North Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram, in the Andaman Sea on 18 January 2026.
Joint Services medical camp in Lakshadweep treats 4,719 patients
The Indian Navy concluded a five-day Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp across five Lakshadweep islands on 16 January 2026, with 4,719 patients receiving specialist consultations.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026
Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference in Bhopal: BHASHINI MoU, 30 Data and AI Labs, SpaceTech Policy
The Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 concluded in Bhopal on 15 January 2026 with MoUs with BHASHINI and IndiaAI Mission and the launch of the Madhya Pradesh SpaceTech Policy 2026.
IMD to install 200 Automatic Weather Stations across four metros in 2026
At the India Meteorological Department's 151st Foundation Day on 15 January 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced 50 Automatic Weather Stations each for Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Pune in 2026.
BSIP study of Tamil Nadu's Kondagai Lake reconstructs 4,500 years of monsoon history
Scientists of the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, Lucknow, reconstructed about 4,500 years of climate and monsoon history from sediments of Kondagai Lake near Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, the Science Ministry said on 15 January 2026.