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, 11 Sept 2026
Thu, 10 Sept 2026
PM Modi addresses the first International Space Summit in Paris via video conference
On 10 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris, hosted at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, by video conference.
Digital Bharat Nidhi signs agreement to roll out the Amended BharatNet Program in Jharkhand with ₹1,684 crore support
On 10 September 2026, Digital Bharat Nidhi signed an agreement with the Jharkhand government, JDICL, BSNL and JCNL to implement the Amended BharatNet Program in Jharkhand, covering 4,395 gram panchayats.
BSIP study of Bakhira Lake sediments reconstructs 25,000 years of Indian Summer Monsoon history
On 10 September 2026, the Department of Science and Technology reported a Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences study that used magnetic minerals in Bakhira Lake sediments in Uttar Pradesh to track monsoon changes over 25,000 years.
Wed, 09 Sept 2026
UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026
On 9 September 2026, UIDAI launched an Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026, letting apps run face authentication without switching to a separate app.
India endorses the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security at the G20 Innovation Ministerial
On 9 September 2026, India endorsed the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, announced on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, joining over 20 like-minded governments.
India's advanced Ocean Research Vessel 'ORV Sagar Manthan' launched at GRSE's Rishi Bankim Shipyard, Kolkata
On 9 September 2026, the Ocean Research Vessel 'Sagar Manthan', built by GRSE for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research under the Deep Ocean Mission, was launched in Kolkata.
Tue, 08 Sept 2026
PM Modi inaugurates the 7th Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai
On 8 September 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7th Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai, calling UPI the champion of India's fintech story and urging work on a Fintech Consumer Protection Index.
Health Ministry's draft amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945 proposes mandatory CCTV at medical stores for Schedule H, H1 and X drugs
The Union Health Ministry issued draft notification G.S.R. 791(E) dated 8 September 2026 to amend the Drugs Rules, 1945 and proposed mandatory CCTV surveillance at medical stores to curb unauthorised sale of Schedule H, H1 and X drugs.
DoT's Financial Fraud Risk Indicator prevents suspected cyber fraud of over ₹5,000 crore in 15 months
On 8 September 2026, the Department of Telecommunications said its Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), launched on 22 May 2025, has prevented suspected cyber fraud losses of more than ₹5,000 crore.
Mon, 07 Sept 2026
11th Ayurveda Day on 23 September 2026 to be held in Nagpur with theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'
On 7 September 2026, Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the main celebration of the 11th Ayurveda Day will be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 23 September 2026 with the theme 'Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow'.
Raman Research Institute-led study shows a well-timed flip can delay loss of quantum entanglement
A study by scientists from the Raman Research Institute, the University of Calgary and Louisiana State University, reported by DST on 7 September 2026, showed that a single well-timed flip operation can delay the 'sudden death' of quantum entanglement.
Sun, 06 Sept 2026
6th CSIR RISE Conclave opens in Kolkata with focus on Tier-2 and Tier-3 startups
On 6 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh opened the 6th RISE Conclave at CSIR-IICB, Kolkata, organised by four CSIR laboratories around a 'Minerals, Medicine, Materials and Machines' framework.
Vice-President addresses convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences in Guwahati
On 6 September 2026, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the convocation of Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences in Guwahati and noted that Assam's medical colleges have grown from 7 in 2021 to 15.
Sat, 05 Sept 2026
Vice President launches India Valve Registry for heart valve care
On 5 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the India Valve Registry at India Valves 2026 in Chennai.
DSIR-CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur becomes self-sustaining
On 5 September 2026, DSIR Secretary and CSIR Director General N. Kalaiselvi inaugurated the sustainable phase of the CRTDH on Affordable Healthcare at IIT Kharagpur.
Fri, 04 Sept 2026
India and France discuss Paris Space Summit and Bengaluru Space Expo
On 4 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and French Minister Philippe Baptiste held a virtual meeting on deepening space cooperation ahead of the International Space Summit in Paris.
ISRO's GSLV-F17 launches EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit
On 4 September 2026, ISRO launched GSLV-F17 from Sriharikota and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the successful launch of GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India's first-ever imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
India wins best-ever 9 medals at 19th International Earth Science Olympiad
On 4 September 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh felicitated India's school team that won a best-ever 9 medals (4 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) at the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad in Turin, Italy.
Vice President opens research facilities at Panjab University
On 4 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, the ex-officio Chancellor of Panjab University, inaugurated an Advanced Instrumentation Facility and the PU Tech Innovation Forum in Chandigarh.
Thu, 03 Sept 2026
J.P. Nadda opens advanced bladder diagnostics and PET-CT facilities at Safdarjung Hospital
On 3 September 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurated a Centre for Advanced Bladder Diagnostics and PET-CT and SPECT-CT facilities at VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi.
National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata marks golden jubilee
On 3 September 2026, the National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata celebrated 50 years, with a modular operation theatre and a Centre of Excellence inaugurated.
Wed, 02 Sept 2026
G20 Innovation Ministers adopt consensus statement at Chapel Hill
On 1–2 September 2026, the G20 Innovation Ministers' Meeting in Chapel Hill, US, adopted a consensus Innovation Ministerial Statement and the Carolina Principles for Emerging Technologies, with MoS Jitin Prasada leading India.
CSIR-CRRI demonstrates 60% reclaimed asphalt on NH-716
On 2 September 2026, CSIR-CRRI with OSEPL and Ooms India demonstrated the use of 60% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement in the Dense Bituminous Macadam layer on NH-716 (Chennai–Tirupati).
Vice President addresses third convocation of AIIMS Raipur
On 2 September 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the third convocation of AIIMS Raipur and said the institute symbolises Chhattisgarh's journey from Left-Wing Extremism to peace and progress.
Mon, 31 Aug 2026
C-DOT unveils 14 indigenous quantum communication products
On 31 August 2026, the Centre for Development of Telematics unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Key Distribution and Post-Quantum Cryptography products at its 43rd Foundation Day in New Delhi.
JNCASR-led team finds giant thermoelectric voltage in scandium nitride
On 31 August 2026, DST said a JNCASR-led team found that scandium nitride thin films convert temperature differences into a voltage nearly a thousand times larger than textbook limits, in work published in Science.
Jitendra Singh inaugurates 'Green Forge' complex at BRIC-NABI, Mohali
On 31 August 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first-of-its-kind 'Green Forge' complex for controlled cultivation and experimentation of genetically modified crops at BRIC-NABI, Mohali.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026
Assam Cabinet approves ₹50,000 crore infra package and India's first public-sector proton beam therapy centre
The Assam Cabinet on 30 August 2026 approved a ₹50,000 crore five-year package under 'Viksit Assam: Infra Vision' and a ₹600 crore Proton Beam Therapy Centre at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and exoplanets
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center on 30 August 2026, heading for the Sun–Earth L2 point about one million miles away.