Topic — Science & Tech

💡 For the exam: Remember *IndiaAI* for GPU facility, governance guidelines (Nov 2025), and global summit (Feb 2026) engagement and investment.

💡 Remember: FBTR at IGCAR uses Cu-Cl for BARC's world-first nuclear hydrogen on 26 JUN 2026.

💡 NSM 2015, ₹4,500 crore, 38 supercomputers, 47 petaflops, and indigenous PARAM Rudra series.

💡 For the exam: Remember SPADEX in January 2025 makes India the fourth nation for autonomous docking, vital for BAS.

💡 For the exam: Remember MANAV = India's human-centric AI vision for safety, standards, and global inclusion.

💡 For the exam: Remember the 12-year transformation in bioeconomy ($10B to $190B), space startups (single-digit to 400+), and weather radars (17 to 50+50 planned).

💡 For the exam: Remember the future USD 40-45 billion space economy, driven by 400+ startups and missions like Chandrayaan-3, within the next decade.

💡 Bharat Innovates 2026 (France, June 2026) is India's global deep tech showcase, initiated by the Ministry of Education.

💡 Varya (from Avtaar.ai and IndiaAI Mission) is India's first distilled video model, cutting costs and steps for video generation.

💡 For the exam: Remember TDB-DST supports Greenjoules Pune for Abhilasha Biofuels (ABF) from agricultural waste.

💡 Remember TRAI is seeking input on V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) technology's regulatory future.

💡 Remember: TRAI's 2026 amendments expand rating levels to nine, allow ratings for under-construction properties, and introduce optional audits.

💡 Remember BIRSA 101 (CRISPR, SCD, indigenous) developed by Tribal Affairs and CSIR in 2026 with 3.75 crores support.

💡 For the exam: IndiaAI Mission (MeitY) teamed with Karya (nonprofit) to enhance AIKosh with diverse data and build capacity for an inclusive AI.

💡 For the exam: IP Catalyst (MeitY/CDAC Pune) boosts Electronics & IT patents (52% of total filings in FY 2025–26) from 'Patent to Product' for 'Viksit Bharat' vision.

💡 The IIT Bombay facility is India's first end-to-end CCUS lab, integrating capture, utilisation, and Deccan Traps sequestration with an UrjanovaC scale-up.

💡 UIDAI Data Hackathon 2026 focused on digital identity innovations, attracting over 5,000 teams and potentially becoming an annual event.

💡 Remember: TRAI extended deadlines for satellite communication comments from early May 2026 to mid/late May 2026.

💡 Remember: IndiaAI (tech) + ICMR (health) = Responsible AI for India's healthcare, via AIKosh and shared computing.

💡 Remember: TRAI consults on V2X (vehicle communication) regulations per DoT request.

💡 India is now second after Russia in operating commercial-level PFBRs, advancing its 3-stage nuclear program to utilise thorium.

💡 TRAI's Consultation Paper on 27 April 2026 seeks comments by 25 May 2026 to proliferate public Wi-Fi.

💡 For the exam: Remember 7 labs, ₹1000 Cr fund, USD 600M investment and 400+ startups for India's booming space sector.

💡 India's tech sovereignty hinges on emerging technologies, diaspora collaboration, and innovation by 2047.

💡 Remember: Odisha is home to India's first advanced 3D chip packaging unit by 3D Glass Solutions, bolstering AI/5G tech.

💡 Remember TPEC (Tech & Policy Expert Committee) advises AIGEG (AI Governance & Economic Group) on AI.

💡 For the exam: Remember PFBR, plutonium, and thorium for India's energy future.

💡 Remember NITI Aayog's April 9, 2026 reports focused on improving India's R&D ecosystem via recommendations derived from hundreds of experts.

💡 Remember TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) is consulting on SCN authorization and spectrum under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.

💡 Remember: PFBR at Kalpakkam achieved first criticality on April 6, 2026, for India's nuclear energy strategy.

💡 PFBR at Kalpakkam reaching criticality advances India's nuclear program's second stage and thorium utilization.

💡 Remember: TDB-DST and Scharge Pvt Limited are developing advanced EV charging for fleets under India-UK R&D.

💡 For the exam: MHEW-DSS (launched Jan 2024 under Mission Mausam) improves IMD forecasting accuracy, lead time to 7 days, and reduces costs.

💡 For the exam: Remember BioE3 policy and 2019 guidelines for gene therapies, backed by CDSCO, ICMR, and DBT.

💡 Remember: MATSYA-6000 for deep-sea vehicles, SAHAV for data, and exploratory mining tests in 2021/2024 are key DOM achievements.

💡 Remember BHASHINI as India's AI-powered language platform for population-scale multilingual AI.

💡 Mission Mausam (MoES) launched ARKA & ARUNIKA HPCs in 2024 to improve cyclone and heatwave forecasting via AI/ML.

💡 Mission Mausam (post-2024) significantly improved cyclone and rainfall forecast accuracy and lead times, reducing fatalities.