GS Paper III · Science & Technology

Science & Technology Current Affairs for UPSC 2026

Space missions, defence platforms, health, biotechnology and AI — explained the way UPSC asks them. Read the news, lock the facts for Prelims, and frame the analysis for Mains.

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Inside every article

01
Quick-facts tableThe Prelims facts, in one glance
02
5 Prelims MCQsUPSC-style statements, answers hidden
03
Mains answer structureIntro, body dimensions, conclusion
04
Punjab & Haryana PCS angleThe state exam link, where it exists
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How Science & Tech is tested

● Prelims radar

What gets asked

Prelims tests what a technology is, what it does and why it is in the news — rarely the deep theory.

Missions & satellitesAgency, objective, orbit
Defence platformsType, range, developer
Diseases & vaccinesPathogen, spread, programme
Emerging techAI, quantum, chips, biotech
ISRO Artificial Intelligence Defence Technology Public Health Cybersecurity Nuclear Energy Semiconductors
● Mains lens · GS III

The syllabus, and the question it becomes

Each line below is from the official UPSC syllabus, with the angle examiners usually take.

  1. Developments and their applications in everyday life“Discuss the applications of… and the concerns they raise.”
  2. Achievements of Indians in science and technologyContribution, institutions and national impact.
  3. Indigenisation of technologySelf-reliance, import dependence and the way forward.
  4. IT, space, computers, robotics, nanotech, biotechOpportunities, challenges and regulation.
  5. Intellectual property rightsPatent regime, access and innovation balance.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which UPSC Mains paper covers science and technology?

General Studies Paper III. Its science and technology portion covers developments and their everyday applications, achievements of Indians, indigenisation of technology, awareness in IT, space, computers, robotics, nanotechnology and biotechnology, and intellectual property rights.

How should I prepare science and tech current affairs for Prelims?

Focus on what a technology does and why it is in the news, rather than deep theory. Missions, defence platforms, diseases and emerging technologies appear most often. After reading, attempt the MCQs at the end of each article.

How often is this page updated?

Every day. New science and technology articles appear here as soon as they are published, with the newest one as the lead story.

Are these notes useful for state PCS exams?

Yes. Each article carries a Punjab and Haryana PCS angle, so the same notes work for Punjab PCS, HCS and other state services along with UPSC.

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