Science and technology current affairs whole May 2025.

Gaganyaan Declared ‘Gaganyaan Year’: ISRO announced 2025 as the ‘Gaganyaan Year’, with the first human spaceflight mission featuring the Vyommitra humanoid robot scheduled for December. This mission marks a significant step in India’s human spaceflight program.
Indian Astronaut on ISS Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla, an Indian astronaut-designate, has entered quarantine ahead of the Axiom Mission-4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station, set to launch on June 8, 2025. This mission underscores India’s growing participation in international space endeavors.

Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare launched a nationwide campaign from Puri on May 29, 2025, aiming to enhance farmer-scientist interactions. Covering 723 districts, the initiative involves over 8,000 agricultural scientists providing science-based farming solutions to more than 65,000 villages.

India-Russia Collaboration: India is engaging in discussions with Russia to establish collaborations in nuclear energy, cybersecurity, and advanced technology sectors. These talks aim to deepen strategic cooperation and address emerging security and energy challenges.

IIT Madras Introduces New BTech Programs: Starting from the academic year 2025-26, IIT Madras will offer two new BTech programs: one in Computational Engineering and Mechanics, and another in Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering. These programs aim to address the needs of Industry 5.0 and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Bullet Train Project Adopts European Technology: India is set to award a contract for the signaling and telecommunication system of its upcoming bullet train project to vendors offering European technology, marking a significant advancement in the country’s high-speed rail infrastructure.

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