August 27, 2025 - Current affairs for all the Exams: India Witnesses Key Advancements in EV, Biotechnology, AI, and Space Sectors
August 27, 2025
The past 24 hours have seen significant developments across India's science and technology landscape. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Maruti-Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle (BEV), the "e VITARA," and a new lithium-ion battery production facility, signaling a major push in electric mobility. In a groundbreaking scientific discovery, Hyderabad-based CCMB scientists unveiled "Programmed Cell Revival," a process that challenges existing biological dogma and holds immense potential for regenerative medicine. Furthermore, OpenAI launched an India-first initiative providing free ChatGPT licenses for students and teachers, while the "India March for Science 2025" advocated for bolstering scientific temper and investment. The nation's ambitious space program also remains in focus, with the Prime Minister reiterating a vision for launching 50 rockets annually and establishing an Indian space station.