CURRENT AFFAIRS

India is reconsidering its battery policy amid concerns about its high dependence on critical minerals associated with lithium-ion batteries, an import-dependent supply chain, and supply security concerns. In this scenario, sodium-ion battery technology is emerging as a viable alternative solution for EVMs.

Researchers have recently developed a sophisticated, flexible, and cost-effective biosensor capable of detecting myoglobin levels in the blood. Since myoglobin is associated with early signs of heart attack, this innovation could revolutionize medical diagnostics.

An emerging online platform called Moltbook has become a topic of discussion globally. This is because artificial intelligence (AI) agents are sharing content on their own, forming communities, and even developing their own belief systems and governance structures.

The Union Finance Minister has proposed the launch of Bharat-VISTAAR, a new digital tool for the agriculture sector, aimed at transforming farm advisory services through artificial intelligence (AI) and integrated data systems.

The recent death of a 29-year-old man in Karnataka has once again brought Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) into the spotlight.

Recently, Bengaluru-based defence equipment manufacturer Alpha Design Technologies Limited (ADTL) has successfully completed a major modernisation (upgrade) program of the Indian Air Force’s Pechora Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system.

Bengaluru-based defence manufacturer Alpha Design Technologies Ltd (ADTL) has completed a major upgrade of the Indian Air Force’s Pechora surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, aligning with the government’s push to modernise ageing military platforms through indigenous capability and self-reliance.

India records the highest number of road accident fatalities globally, far exceeding China and the United States. In this context, the Government of India, through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), is planning to introduce Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology as part of its broader road safety and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) initiative.

At the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) unveiled the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) for the first time.

The Union government has proposed the Draft IT (Digital Code) Rules, 2026, aimed at regulating obscenity and introducing mandatory age-based classification for all digital content across platforms.