UPSC Science and Technology Current Affairs
Space missions, defence technology, IT, biotechnology and health science relevant to UPSC.
October 16, 2026
Nobel Prizes 2026: The Winners and the Discoveries Behind Each Award
The six 2026 Nobel Prizes go to the discoverers of optogenetics, the architect of the IceCube neutrino observatory, two chemists who solved the riddle of mirror-image molecules, the Canadian poet Anne Carson, jurist Navi Pillay and the economists Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren. Who they are, what the work means, and how the prizes work.
September 11, 2026
India's National Quantum Mission: Four verticals and a 2031 target
The National Quantum Mission was approved in April 2023 with an outlay of ₹6,003.65 crore for 2023–2031. This guide explains the four verticals, the Thematic Hubs, and the quantum concepts UPSC tests.
September 11, 2026
Satellite broadband and spectrum: How India assigned SatCom airwaves
India assigned satellite spectrum administratively rather than by auction, under the Telecommunications Act 2023. This guide explains the decision, the players, and the orbital concepts UPSC tests.