Science & Technology Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
CSIR licenses seven technologies, releases ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas and hands quantum vapor cells to DRDO
On 16 June 2026 at CSIR Headquarters, New Delhi, CSIR transferred seven technologies to industry, released ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas and handed over quantum sensing vapor cells to DRDO.
NHAI moves towards predictive asset management for National Highway maintenance
On 16 June 2026, NHAI announced a shift to predictive asset management for operations and maintenance of National Highways, anchored on large-scale asset condition monitoring.
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Modi–Macron talks at Villa Kerylos, Nice: Innovation Roadmap 2030, AI governance working group and ISRO–CNES pact
On 14 June 2026 at Villa Kerylos in Nice, PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron held talks; outcomes include the India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and a joint AI Working Group on AI governance.
PM Modi and President Macron inaugurate maiden Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice
On 14 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the maiden edition of Bharat Innovates 2026 at the Palais des Expositions, Nice.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL, Hyderabad
On 12 June 2026 in Hyderabad, Telangana, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDO's DRDL, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.
ARIES study of supernova SN 2023zcu could help build the cosmic distance scale
A study by ARIES scientists and international researchers, released on 12 June 2026, examines supernova SN 2023zcu in the galaxy NGC 2139, about 90.7 million light-years away.
Department of Posts launches drone-based mail between Mandi and Rehardhar in Himachal Pradesh
From 12 June 2026, the Department of Posts began drone-based transmission of mail and parcels between Mandi Head Post Office and Rehardhar Branch Post Office in Himachal Pradesh, cutting transit time to about seven minutes.
Avataar launches Varya, a video AI model built with IndiaAI Mission compute support
On 12 June 2026, Avataar, one of the companies selected by the IndiaAI Mission to build indigenous foundation AI, launched Varya, a distilled video model for Indian users.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw announces Advanced Quantum Computing and Communications Lab and AI Lab at MNIT Jaipur
On 11 June 2026 at MNIT Jaipur, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced an Advanced Quantum Computing and Quantum Communications Lab under MeitY's Electronics and ICT Academic Project, an AI Lab, and student access to Lam Research's 'Semiverse' platform.
DST-funded Central Instrumentation Facility and three research clusters launched at IIT Gandhinagar
On 11 June 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar, Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched a DST-funded Central Instrumentation Facility and three new research clusters on advanced materials, energy and healthcare-MedTech.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
West Bengal becomes 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
On 8 June 2026, West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY after the National Health Authority signed an MoU with the State's Health Department, extending cover to about 1.43 crore families.
New Regional Meteorological Centre launched at Lucknow
On 8 June 2026 at Lucknow, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the new Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).
CSIR-CRRI signs MoA with Haryana to implement CAQM framework on urban road dust
On 8 June 2026 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi, the institute signed an MoA with the Government of Haryana to implement the standard framework for paving and greening of urban roads under CAQM guidance.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
e-Jagriti wins Silver Award at National Awards for e-Governance 2026
On 7 June 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs announced that its e-Jagriti platform won the Silver Award in Category I at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026, presented by DARPG.
World Food Safety Day 2026: 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'
World Food Safety Day was observed on 7 June 2026 with the WHO–FAO theme 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'.
Telangana CM lays foundation for ₹1,511 crore Malkajgiri works and launches CURE-1 app
On 7 June 2026 at Uppal Bhagayath, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid foundation stones for ₹1,511 crore of works in Medchal–Malkajgiri district and launched the CURE-1 app.
NZP Saathi App and self-ticketing kiosks launched at National Zoological Park, New Delhi
On 7 June 2026 at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi, MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the 'NZP Saathi App', a smart digital zoo guide, and inaugurated self-ticketing kiosks.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
India's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre opens in Jammu
On 5 June 2026 in Jammu, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre, which will serve Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
PM Modi launches projects worth around ₹2,970 crore in Daman; opens Namo Airport terminal
On 5 June 2026 in Daman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth around ₹2,970 crore and inaugurated a modern terminal building at Namo Airport and the Namo Hospital.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
India and UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper launched the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO).
West Bengal Legislative Assembly becomes 33rd Legislature to join NeVA
On 4 June 2026, a tripartite MoU was signed for implementing the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, making it the 33rd Legislature to join.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
DRDO and IAF conduct successful flight-tests of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
On 2 June 2026, DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, with ITR Chandipur confirming all objectives.
J. P. Nadda addresses 2nd convocation of AIIMS Bathinda; inaugurates PET-CT and second HELA facility
On 2 June 2026, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the 2nd Convocation of AIIMS Bathinda, Punjab, and inaugurated a PET-CT facility and a second HELA facility for cancer care.