Science & Technology in News — January 2026

1. SpaceX: Private aerospace company owned by Elon Musk · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
2. Orbital data centres: Concept of using space-based infrastructure for AI computing · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
3. The AI-based system uses computer vision and deep learning models for seed germination evaluation. · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
4. Oxygen-18 (O-18) is an isotope of oxygen used in enriched water production. · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
5. Akash - NG: A missile programme managed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
6. Superlaw Courts: An AI-powered algorithm used by the Madras High Court to retrieve and summarize information from documents. · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
7. PSLV-C62/EOS N1: Mission experiencing an anomaly after lift-off on January 12th · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
8. Dolmens with sloping capstones: Distinctive archaeological feature identified at the Pedda Anupu site. · 31 Jan · GS1 · note
9. The study identifies that these events have no historical precedent, hindering ecosystem adaptation. · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
10. WAMAN provides real-time wave data for forecasting and early warnings · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
11. K4C will include AI-powered innovation labs and a 24x7 security operations center · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
12. Akash: India's first indigenous supersonic multi-target surface-to-air missile system · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
13. Perchlorate: A toxic chemical found in Martian soil that slows bacterial growth but promotes brick strength. · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
14. Nipah virus: Classified as a priority pathogen due to high fatality rate and lack of licensed vaccines/treatments · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
15. The app is designed to discourage the use of physical paper copies of Aadhaar by private entities · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
16. AI voice generation: Technology used by the Chinese platform to replicate celebrity identities. · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
17. LSLA SKO (Low Sulphur Low Aromatics SKO) is a specialized smokeless fuel developed for high-altitude use · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
18. PRIYA trial: Study linking adolescent vitamin B12 intake to improved newborn ponderal index. · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
19. University of Melbourne: Establishing an applied research facility in quantum computing and agritech. · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
20. IIT-Madras: Centre for Advanced Automotive Research to set up a translational research facility for electric vehicles. · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
21. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is suggested to reallocate urban space from storage to movement. · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
22. Airbus H125 helicopter and C295 aircraft are models involved in India's aviation manufacturing. · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
23. Solar fences are proposed as a primary measure to mitigate human-wildlife conflict · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
24. CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) is a key challenge identified in the trade negotiations. · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
25. THAAD: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile system · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
26. Nvidia Blackwell-class chips are identified as some of the most powerful processors currently available for AI applications. · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
27. Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs): Devices fitted to trawl nets to allow sea turtles to escape while retaining fish. · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
28. MLFF technology components: overhead gantries, satellite-based GPS, and high-performance RFID readers · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
29. 2027 Census: First-ever digital census in India using mobile applications · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
30. ITER: International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor is a collaborative project involving India and the EU. · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
31. The Budget will be presented in a paperless format · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
32. 3-nanometer chips: Target manufacturing goal for India by 2032 · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
33. Suryastra URLS: A new weapon system showcased in the 77th Republic Day parade · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
34. Brahmos and Akash: Missile systems displayed during the Republic Day parade · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
35. Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter and Rudra: Aerial components featured in the parade · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
36. T-90 Bhisma and Arjun: Main Battle Tanks showcased in the military display · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
37. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla: First Indian to visit the International Space Station (ISS) · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
38. Albendazole: Medication used to treat soil-transmitted intestinal worms. · 25 Jan · GS2 · note
39. Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre: A key facility under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
40. Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC): Division where Muthunayagam headed propulsion and mechanical engineering · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
41. A multilingual mobile app will be launched for factory workers to file complaints. · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
42. One Health framework: An integrated approach to human, animal, and environmental health to address AMR. · 24 Jan · GS2 · note
43. BPA: A chemical compound commonly used in the production of plastics. · 24 Jan · GS3 · note
44. Bacillus subtilis: A type of probiotic bacteria declared as Kerala's State Microbe. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
45. Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture is identified as a modern farming practice for seafood diversification. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
46. The 2027 census will incorporate self-enumeration as a digital tool. · 23 Jan · GS2 · note
47. Super Jet 100 (SJ 100) is a regional aircraft and the SJ 100 Aurus is a business jet. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
48. Dhruv New Generation (NG) is a helicopter model in HAL's civil aviation portfolio. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
49. Technology used: Smart water meters and IoT for real-time data monitoring · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
50. Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) focus areas: AI innovation, energy transition, cyber resilience, and frontier technologies. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
51. Geoid low: A depression in Earth's gravitational field caused by reduced density in the upper mantle. · 23 Jan · GS1 · note
52. Census will be conducted digitally using mobile applications for both Android and iOS devices · 23 Jan · GS2 · note
53. Thermogenesis: A biological process where plants generate heat to attract pollinators. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
54. Mechanism: Calcium ions signal mitochondria to produce ATP for heat generation in lotus flowers. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
55. Hanle observatory is used by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) for observing auroral activity. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
56. Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from Active Regions are primary drivers of geomagnetic storms. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
57. TNREGINET: Mobile application for guideline value search and encumbrance certificate availability · 22 Jan · GS2 · note
58. The 2027 Census will be India's first digital census, allowing for self-enumeration through a portal. · 22 Jan · GS2 · note
59. LR-AShM: Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile designed for the Indian Navy · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
60. BrahMos: A cruise missile system showcased by DRDO · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
61. Akash: An air defence system showcased by DRDO · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
62. Arjun: A main battle tank showcased by DRDO · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
63. C-295 is a military aircraft model being manufactured under 'Made in India' initiative. · 22 Jan · GS2 · note
64. Shrinivas R. Kulkarni: Awarded the Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal for time-domain astronomy. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
65. Palomar Transient Factory (PTF) and Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF): Instruments developed by Kulkarni for astronomical observation. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
66. AI and genomics are identified as key technologies for improving healthcare delivery in the Lancet report. · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
67. Centres of Excellence will focus on emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR). · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
68. Pre-paid smart meters: Technology proposed to improve the financial health of discoms and reduce commercial losses. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
69. Policy prioritizes frontier science areas: cell and gene therapies, peptides, and precision fermentation. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
70. Fiber optic connections: Used to provide internet connectivity in the Agumbe project. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
71. Technology source: Green steel technologies from the Netherlands and Germany · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
72. AI labeling rules aim to distinguish synthetic output from authentic media · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
73. The inscription is written in Telugu script · 20 Jan · GS1 · note
74. Ilyushin IL-114-300 and Superjet SJ-100 are regional aircraft models to be showcased at Wings India 2026. · 20 Jan · GS3 · note
75. Drone-based surveys were utilized by the State Forest and Environment Department for population estimation. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
76. Geothermal energy: Himachal Pradesh adopted the national policy on geothermal energy. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
77. Seismic waves from earthquakes were used to map the sub-glacial layers of Greenland. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
78. Digital integration: Integration of India's DigiLocker with UAE systems · 19 Jan · GS2 · note
79. Nitrogen dioxide and ground-level ozone: Identified as toxic gaseous pollutants requiring expert attention. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
80. Dr. Kalam Advanced UAV Research Centre (CASR) is located at Anna University, Chennai · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
81. PolyNutriBio (PNBio): A poly-herbal nutraceutical designed to manage gut dysbiosis. · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
82. The IBC will feature a wetland mimic area and a bird-watching tower for conservation awareness. · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
83. Meiofauna: Organisms that play a vital role in maintaining healthy marine and freshwater ecosystems. · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
84. Ministry of Earth Sciences and Department of Biotechnology: Collaborating on marine-derived biodegradable plastics and medicinal compounds · 17 Jan · GS3 · note
85. Limitations on benefits clauses are suggested as a safeguard in international tax treaties · 17 Jan · GS2 · note
86. HS codes: Harmonized System codes used for aligning the duty drawback system · 17 Jan · GS3 · note
87. α-Synuclein (αSyn): A protein whose chemical changes and promiscuous binding are linked to Lewy body formation in Parkinson's Disease. · 17 Jan · GS3 · note
88. ISS: International Space Station launched in 1998 · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
89. The evacuation was the first of its kind since the station's launch in 1998 · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
90. Anti-unmanned aerial systems are utilized by security forces to counter drone activity. · 15 Jan · GS3 · note
91. ISS: International Space Station was put into Earth's orbit in 1998 · 15 Jan · GS3 · note
92. Ice cores are used to preserve and study records of Earth's atmospheric history · 15 Jan · GS3 · note
93. The project scope includes solar, wind, hybrid, and battery storage technologies · 14 Jan · GS3 · note
94. Technological risks: Includes misinformation, disinformation, and adverse outcomes of AI technologies · 14 Jan · GS3 · note
95. Ramjet engines: Provide sustained propulsion to artillery shells after launch to extend range. · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
96. Bio mining: A process used to eliminate landfilling and promote efficient waste processing · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
97. MPATGM: A third-generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top-attack capability. · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
98. Antiretroviral therapy aims to reduce viral load to undetectable levels to eliminate transmission risk · 12 Jan · GS2 · note
99. PSLV-C62: The second consecutive PSLV mission failure involving a third-stage chamber pressure drop. · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
100. PS3 solid motor: The specific component identified by the FAC as having a potential structural or material failure. · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
101. Grok is an AI tool used by the microblogging platform X. · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
102. The digital platform includes real-time updates, live broadcasts, and a digital archive for arts works · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
103. OCWT: Open Circuit Wind Tunnel at IISc's Department of Aerospace Engineering · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
104. HPC Cluster: Dedicated facility at OCWT for CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
105. Tejas: A Light Combat Aircraft developed as part of India's indigenous defence manufacturing. · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
106. Astra: An indigenous missile system cited as evidence of India's growing defence industrial ecosystem. · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
107. Aditya-L1: ISRO's solar mission to study solar activity and space weather. · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
108. Solar storms can compress Earth's magnetic field, exposing satellites to harsh conditions. · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
109. iTNT Hub: A public-private initiative supported by the Government of Tamil Nadu · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
110. Aerosol loading was identified as the primary factor thickening fog layers. · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
111. Lsr2: A protein in the tuberculosis bacterium that protects it from foreign DNA. · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
112. Mechanism: Lsr2 binds to DNA regions rich in adenine and thymine to form condensates. · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
113. DRDL: A laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
114. SCPT: The facility used for the Scramjet Connect Pipe Test · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
115. Oreshnik: A hypersonic missile used by Russia in the conflict. · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
116. The platform utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) for data collection and analysis · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
117. ECI plans to launch an online portal for remote hearings specifically for migrant workers. · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
118. IIIT-Dharwad: Site of India's first commercial Quantum Computer deployment · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
119. Upwelling: Process where deep, oxygen-rich, and nutrient-dense water rises to the surface to support marine life. · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
120. HQ-9 and HQ-16/LY-80 are Chinese-manufactured air defense systems. · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
121. PSLV-C62: The launch vehicle designated by ISRO for the Polar Access-1 mission. · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
122. CM proposed exploring solar kitchen options for school meals · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
123. ZWEEC: A Singapore-based company specializing in intelligent bio-monitoring systems for water quality · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
124. Willow: A quantum computer chip developed by Google's Quantum AI lab. · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
125. The 2026 Census will be India's first digital census. · 7 Jan · GS1 · note
126. Line transect method is used for recording pugmarks, droppings, and sightings during tiger estimation · 7 Jan · GS3 · note
127. Rajasthan's AI and Machine Learning Policy aims to establish the state as an emerging technology hub. · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
128. Grok: An AI tool developed by the social media platform X. · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
129. GRAP: Graded Response Action Plan used to regulate pollution based on AQI levels · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
130. Kapas Kisan App: Reference model for the new mobile fertiliser app · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
131. Aditya-L1: India's first space-based observatory to study the Sun. · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
132. VELC and SUIT: Specific payloads used by Aditya-L1 for solar observation. · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
133. Falcon 9: A reusable rocket developed by SpaceX for orbital launches. · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
134. Aeronautics 2047: Seminar focused on AI in aircraft design and digital manufacturing. · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
135. Encrypted apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal were identified as tools for coordination by the terror module · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
136. IFR: Instrument Flight Rules allow aircraft to fly in low visibility or adverse weather conditions · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
137. GPS tracking and radio collars are used to monitor problem elephants · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
138. ePoS devices provide a single handheld solution for sales, billing, inventory tracking, weighing, and digital payments. · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
139. A new software system was implemented to track the organ donation process in Karnataka. · 3 Jan · GS2 · note
140. T. Chamaeleontis (T. Cha) is a young star located 350 light years from Earth. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
141. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are identified as important precursors to life's chemistry. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
142. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was used to observe the circumstellar disk of T. Cha. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
143. Naipunyam: A unified digital platform to track the candidate lifecycle for transparency · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
144. Drowsiness Detection System: AI-based system developed by Mahatma Gandhi University researchers. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note

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