Science & Technology in News — March 2026

1. The radars are specifically designed for high-altitude deployment for the Air Force. · 31 Mar · GS3 · note
2. IRGC released footage of ballistic missiles and drone attacks · 31 Mar · GS2 · note
3. Cooperation areas include artificial intelligence, startups, and critical minerals · 31 Mar · GS3 · note
4. Artemis II: A NASA mission designed to orbit the Moon and test the return path for future lunar missions. · 31 Mar · GS3 · note
5. Artemis II: NASA's crewed lunar flight mission · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
6. Space Launch System (SLS): The rocket used for the Artemis missions · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
7. Orion: The spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to the moon · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
8. Drone surveillance and phone tracking are specifically cited as technological tools used against Maoist leadership. · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
9. Artemis II: A lunar flyby mission intended as a test run for deep space conditions before future lunar landings. · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
10. ISS: International Space Station used as a platform for studying muscle atrophy and bone density loss in space. · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
11. Mars exploration: Research indicates Mars's gravity may be insufficient to prevent muscle weakness in humans. · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
12. Pax Silica: An initiative aimed at building resilient supply chains for semiconductors. · 29 Mar · GS2 · note
13. Dimethyl Ether (DME) is being developed as an alternative fuel source to traditional LPG. · 28 Mar · GS3 · note
14. The DME production technology uses an indirect method utilizing methanol as a feedstock. · 28 Mar · GS3 · note
15. S-400 is a long-range air defence system designed to counter enemy long-range air threats. · 28 Mar · GS3 · note
16. Remotely Piloted Strike Aircraft (RPSA) are armed drones capable of both attack and surveillance. · 28 Mar · GS3 · note
17. Lunar Gateway: A planned space station in orbit around the Moon. · 28 Mar · GS2 · note
18. Artemis program: A NASA-led international human lunar exploration program. · 28 Mar · GS2 · note
19. Project CETI: An international effort focused on understanding whale communication. · 28 Mar · GS3 · note
20. Targeted sites included uranium processing facilities and heavy water complexes · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
21. OM35 PCM: Phase Change Material identified as most suitable for hot, humid regions in the study. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
22. Distributed acoustic sensing: A method where laser pulses travel through fiber-optic cables to detect seismic disturbances. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
23. SWOT: A satellite mission capable of detecting subtle wave patterns and seafloor shifts to monitor tsunami origins. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
24. Ringwoodite: A mineral in the Earth's mantle that can hold water in its crystal structure. · 27 Mar · GS1 · note
25. Seismic analysis: Used to detect changes in wave speed associated with water presence in minerals. · 27 Mar · GS1 · note
26. Nuclear Electric Propulsion (NEP): technology providing a steady and efficient power source for spacecraft propulsion. · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
27. Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are evolving into hubs for deep expertise and frontier AI innovation · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
28. Nautical Wings Aerospace: Bengaluru-based startup specializing in advanced drone propulsion systems. · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
29. Yaanendriya Private Limited: AI-focused deep-tech startup. · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
30. IVFRT Scheme utilizes mobile-based services and self-service kiosks for visa tracking · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
31. GLP-1 drugs: Medications approved for specific indications requiring prescriptions from endocrinologists, internal medicine specialists, or cardiologists. · 25 Mar · GS2 · note
32. Space Reactor 1 Freedom: A nuclear-powered spacecraft designed to demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion technology. · 24 Mar · GS3 · note
33. NASA is repurposing components from the Lunar Gateway station for use on the lunar surface. · 24 Mar · GS3 · note
34. The system utilizes AI-driven monitoring to identify distress signals and behavioral patterns on social media. · 24 Mar · GS2 · note
35. Inflatable habitats are designed to be transported in compressed form and inflated upon arrival at the Moon. · 24 Mar · GS3 · note
36. Key advantages of inflatable lunar habitats include low mass, high volume efficiency, and radiation shielding. · 24 Mar · GS3 · note
37. National AI Skilling Initiative: A government-led drive in partnership with Google and YouTube. · 23 Mar · GS3 · note
38. Chikyuis: Deep-sea drilling vessel used by the University of Tokyo for mineral extraction. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
39. Yttrium and dysprosium: Rare earth elements essential for producing strong permanent magnets. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
40. Reflect Orbital: A project aiming to launch mirrors into space to reflect sunlight. · 23 Mar · GS3 · note
41. Light pollution from orbital mirrors and satellites can hinder the study of faint objects in space. · 23 Mar · GS3 · note
42. Greenhouse gas emissions are identified as the driver of the current energy imbalance · 23 Mar · GS3 · note
43. Cyborg cockroaches: Insects equipped with electronic backpacks for industrial monitoring · 22 Mar · GS3 · note
44. ESA: European Space Agency responsible for space exploration and satellite technology in Europe · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
45. Artemis II: NASA mission scheduled for launch in April 2026 · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
46. Perseverance rover: Currently operating on Mars to provide solar activity data · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
47. HERA: Radiation sensors onboard the Orion spacecraft for real-time alerts · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
48. M.Tech programs launched in semiconductor materials technology, robotics, and computational engineering in mechanical systems · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
49. AMR is driven by specific genes that can be shared between bacteria to impact antibiotic efficacy. · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
50. Signal: An encrypted messaging application targeted by Russian intelligence services. · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
51. Starship: SpaceX vehicle designated as the Human Landing System (HLS) for NASA's Artemis missions · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
52. Space Launch System (SLS): Boeing vehicle restricted to Earth orbit launches due to cost and delay issues · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
53. DFSM: Debris Free Space Mission launched by ISRO in 2024 to reduce future space debris. · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
54. Project Netra: An ISRO initiative to monitor space objects and provide collision alerts. · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
55. Space debris sources: Includes inactive satellites, rocket bodies, and fragments from PSLV, GSLV, and LVM3 launches. · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
56. Budget includes investments in pumped storage hydel power plants and battery energy storage systems · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
57. Solar-powered fencing is identified as a mitigation measure for human-elephant conflict · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
58. Plasmodium falciparum: The specific parasite responsible for causing malaria. · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
59. Mechanism: Iron crystals are propelled by a reaction similar to rocket propulsion. · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
60. Application: Discovery may lead to targeted anti-malarial drugs and nanotechnology applications. · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
61. Hubble Space Telescope: NASA-operated space telescope used to capture images of comet C/2025 K1 · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
62. IndiaAI Mission: A government initiative aimed at empowering Indian talent and creating a global leader in AI innovation · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
63. Responsible AI: Focus on mitigating bias and ensuring benefits reach all citizens · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
64. Drone manufacturing components include hardware, software, and batteries. · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
65. PET: Polyethylene terephthalate, a common plastic used in drink bottles. · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
66. L-DOPA: A key chemical component used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
67. Terephthalic acid: The chemical intermediate derived from PET used in the conversion process. · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
68. Wispy: AI software embedded in smart glasses to assist dementia patients · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
69. BB84: A quantum cryptography protocol invented in 1984 by Bennett and Brassard · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
70. NEO Hunter: Mission to detect and deflect Near Earth Objects (asteroids) using Blue Ring spacecraft platform · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
71. Ion beam emitter: Proposed technology for asteroid deflection strategies · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
72. Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV): Technology used to capture footage at depths of 4.1 km. · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
73. Nickel-iron batteries: An alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale stationary energy storage. · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
74. The battery chemistry is described as environmentally friendly due to the use of abundant materials. · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
75. Variable rate repo operation: A central bank tool to inject liquidity into the banking system by lending to banks against securities. · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
76. Anthropic and OpenAI: Leading AI technology companies recruiting for safety guardrails. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
77. Technical guardrails: Measures implemented to prevent AI models from generating harmful or restricted information. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
78. Quantum computing: involves designing and deploying large-scale quantum computers across various sectors · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
79. Xi-cc-plus: A heavier version of the proton discovered at CERN. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
80. Strong nuclear force: The fundamental force that binds atomic nuclei together, which this discovery helps to explain. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
81. Venous thromboembolism (VTE): A condition where blood clots form in the veins, investigated by NASA's Human Research Program. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
82. Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP): A technology used by astronauts to simulate gravity and mitigate blood clot risks. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
83. Gynandromorphism: A rare condition where an individual exhibits both male and female characteristics. · 16 Mar · GS3 · note
84. NQM objectives: Development of quantum computers, secure communication systems, and high-precision sensors. · 16 Mar · GS3 · note
85. Passive euthanasia involves the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments like ventilators. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
86. NavIC: India's indigenous regional navigation satellite system. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
87. Rubidium clocks: Indigenously developed clocks planned for replacement satellites. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
88. USS Tripoli (LHA-7) is an amphibious assault ship deployed by the United States. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
89. The tri-services edition includes the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
90. The agreement facilitates technology transfer and patent filing for biomedical research · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
91. The campus will offer courses in Robotics, Computational Linguistics, and Cyber-Physical Systems. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
92. Anthropic: An AI company that has publicly opposed the use of its technology for autonomous lethal weapons. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
93. Neuracle: A Chinese startup that received the first global regulatory approval for an implantable brain-computer interface (BCI). · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
94. HALEU-Th: A fuel mix consisting of concentrated uranium-235 and thorium. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
95. OpenAI: The company responsible for developing the ChatGPT AI model · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
96. BRTS: Bus Rapid Transit System involving dedicated bus lanes · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
97. Fluid Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCUs) are used in refineries to produce LPG and propylene. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
98. ISRO and AIIMS MoU focuses on space medicine and medical devices for long-duration missions · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
99. Cryogenic engine (CE20) successfully underwent a sea level hot test by ISRO · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
100. Distributed Acoustic System (DAS)-based Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is being deployed along elephant corridors. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
101. An AI-based early-warning system in Tamil Nadu detects elephant movement and alerts officials. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
102. Corona discharge: A phenomenon where a strong electric field ionizes air to create a faint glow. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
103. The phenomenon is distinct from lightning strikes and wildfires. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
104. Enriched uranium is a primary material for nuclear weapon development · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
105. Starliner: A spacecraft developed by Boeing for transporting astronauts to the ISS. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
106. QpiAI Indus: A 25-qubit quantum computing system developed by a Bengaluru-based startup. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
107. Lake Untersee: An underground body of water located in East Antarctica. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
108. Stromatolites: Rock-like structures in Lake Untersee formed by cyanobacteria. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
109. Europa: A moon of Jupiter compared to Lake Untersee for potential microbial habitats. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
110. Rimae Bode: A lunar region containing volcanic plains and lava flow valleys. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
111. Tansuo: The name of the rover planned for China's 2030 lunar exploration. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
112. RAG: Retrieval-Augmented Generation technique used to provide models with external, verifiable data sources. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
113. Proposed mechanisms: Real-time monitoring and climate scenario modeling · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
114. Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST): Technology that generates heat directly from sunlight. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
115. Induction heating and plasma torches: Identified as electric heating technologies for industrial use. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
116. DeepSeek: A Chinese AI model identified in the CCDH and CNN study. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
117. Anthropic’s Claude: An AI model noted for providing responsible responses in the study. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
118. PGMs: Precision Guided Munitions are a key focus of the India-France military exchange. · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
119. CENTCOM: US Central Command is the military command responsible for the Middle East region. · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
120. AI tools in military context: Used for processing vast amounts of data to aid decision-making. · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
121. Sujalam Bharat App and Meri Panchayat App: Platforms used for water governance and transparency · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
122. EchoFinder-2: An AI-augmented reality ultrasound device tested by ESA on the ISS · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
123. Columbus module: The European Space Agency (ESA) laboratory on the International Space Station · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
124. ETH Zurich: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
125. NASA uses Devon Island's polar desert environment as a terrestrial analog for Mars. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
126. Haughton Impact Crater is used to study microbial survival under extreme UV radiation. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
127. TKMS: A German naval firm specializing in torpedoes and naval systems · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
128. Anthropic’s Claude: An AI tool being utilized by the US military in operations against Iran. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
129. Palantir's Maven Smart System: A military AI system utilizing classified data from various sources. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
130. Lavender AI: An Israeli system used for target identification in Gaza with a reported 10% error rate. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
131. The vision emphasizes the promotion of indigenous technologies and innovation for future warfare · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
132. WWF India's Tech for Conservation initiative partnered with Microsoft for the study · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
133. Proton Accelerator: Used to convert thorium into uranium fuel for nuclear reactors. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
134. Zoliflodacin and gepotidacin are antibiotics recently approved to fight superbugs. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
135. Publishers' Licensing Services: A non-profit industry body launching an AI licensing initiative. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
136. NLST: India's next generation window to the Sun · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
137. NLOT: India's first segmented mirror large aperture optical infrared observatory · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
138. HALEU-Thorium: A nuclear fuel type being evaluated for India's three-stage nuclear energy program. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
139. West Kallada: Location of a 50 MW Floating Solar Project in Kollam · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
140. The technology involves polymer encapsulants for next-generation solar cells. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
141. El Nino: Characterized by elevated sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
142. Anthropic: An artificial intelligence firm that filed lawsuits against the US Department of Defense. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
143. Artemis II: A planned lunar flyby mission by NASA. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
144. SpaceX Crew-12: A mission involving SpaceX and NASA for astronaut transport. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
145. The protocol specifically addresses student privacy and screen time management in the context of increasing AI usage. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
146. Telemedicine: Utilized by the government to provide healthcare access to remote areas. · 9 Mar · GS2 · note
147. Artemis IV: A NASA human lunar landing mission rescheduled to 2028. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
148. Lunar Outpost: A private contractor developing rovers and technologies for moon missions. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
149. Athena lander: The vehicle associated with the Mapp rover's lunar surface deployment. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
150. HPV vaccines are available in quadrivalent and nonavalent forms · 9 Mar · GS2 · note
151. Lunar regolith simulant: Simulated moon soil used to test plant growth. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
152. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi: Fungi used in the study to assist chickpea nutrient acquisition. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
153. Controlled agricultural practices: Use of greenhouses to provide stable conditions for plant survival on the Moon. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
154. ISS: International Space Station, a modular space station in low Earth orbit. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
155. Water reclamation systems are used on the ISS to recycle water for hygiene and life support. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
156. Pixxel: A Bengaluru-based planetary intelligence company. · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
157. ISRO and ESA signed a joint agreement on March 4th, 2026, for Earth Observation missions · 8 Mar · GS3 · note
158. Key focus areas of the agreement include vegetation biology research and sensor calibration · 8 Mar · GS3 · note
159. AN/TPY-2: A high-value radar system used by the THAAD missile defense system. · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
160. The procedure involved robotic equipment allowing for remote surgery over a distance of 2,400 km. · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
161. IOLA Coupled Mesoscale Prediction System: Uses HWRF modeling for coastal hazard forecasting · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
162. Quantum computing and AI are the primary focus areas for the state's tech revolution · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
163. Tomahawk missiles: Used in the military strike against Iranian sites. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
164. ADS: Accelerator-driven subcritical system designed to burn uranium more efficiently than conventional reactors · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
165. AI-based early warning systems are being deployed to prevent elephant deaths from electrocution. · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
166. Shahed-136 and Shahed-131: Iranian-manufactured drones used in military operations. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
167. Geofencing: A technology used in the mVahan app to restrict certificate issuance to specific physical locations. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
168. Q-Hub: A platform launched by MAHE to advance India's quantum hardware ecosystem. · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
169. The centre will feature a wetland mimic area and a bird-watching tower for conservation research · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
170. Cervavac: India-made HPV vaccine under study for single-dose efficacy · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
171. Focus area: Digitization of judicial processes and cybercrime prevention · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
172. MASLD: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
173. X (formerly Twitter) announced a 90-day suspension for users posting AI-generated conflict footage without disclosing its origin. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
174. KSMART application: Digital platform handling over 1.11 crore files for local governance · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
175. Neuromorphic hardware: Hardware designed to mimic the neural structure of the human brain. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
176. Closed-loop device: A system that decodes brain activity, processes it with AI, and re-encodes signals back into the brain. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
177. Laser links are used to overcome atmospheric instability and signal delays in high-orbit satellite communication. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
178. Laser-based communication is being developed for real-time communication with spacecraft orbiting the moon or Mars. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
179. Operation Midnight Hammer: Airstrikes conducted by US and Israeli forces on Iranian nuclear sites in June. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
180. The network will be established using a 'ring topology-based' architecture. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
181. Source code restrictions limit India's ability to customize software and integrate sensors in the aircraft. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
182. IRGC: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
183. Netskope Threat Labs identified personal cloud applications like Google Drive, Gmail, and OneDrive as tools used for work-related tasks posing security risks. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
184. The report emphasizes the need for company-approved applications to provide full visibility and control over GenAI data movements. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
185. OpenAI: An AI company that amended its agreement with the US Department of War (DoW) due to surveillance concerns. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
186. Anthropic: An AI company whose products were ceased by several US government agencies following ethical concerns. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
187. The project utilizes AI-based monitoring systems and GPS tracking for real-time coordination · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
188. ALH Mk-II (Maritime Role) helicopters are being procured for the Indian Coast Guard. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
189. Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch–Shtil missiles are being sourced from Russia's JSC Rosobor for the Indian Navy. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
190. Centrifuges: Equipment housed in Natanz buildings potentially affected by strikes · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
191. Rapido integrated a 'Tourist Guide' icon in its app for booking trained driver-guides. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
192. Anthropic’s Claude: An AI tool reportedly used to shorten the kill chain in military strikes. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
193. FCAS: France's sixth-generation fighter jet programme · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
194. AMCA: India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter program · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
195. NAT: Nucleic Acid Test used for blood screening to detect pathogens. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
196. Bharat Innovates 2026: An initiative discussed for international educational collaboration · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
197. The collaboration covers fields including geodesy, astronomy, and machine learning. · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
198. Choroidal melanoma: A rare tumor of the choroid (middle layer of the eye) treated via plaque brachytherapy. · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
199. Optic fiber drones and anti-thermal camouflage are emerging technologies in the Russia-Ukraine conflict · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
200. CALIPSO: A satellite used by researchers to track dust plumes and atmospheric composition. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
201. CoE-BioSphere focuses on precision medicine and genomic infrastructure · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
202. The app is designed to generate data on snake distribution patterns and improve response times. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
203. Gajasthram: A drone-based system designed for sedating rogue elephants and wild animals. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
204. The committee recommended a unified digital portal for the licensing and monitoring of firecrackers. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
205. The facility focuses on Semiconductor Assembly, Test and Packaging (ATP) · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
206. The case involves the intersection of private messenger data sharing and India's new digital data protection law. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note

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