Science and Technology GK Series 2027 for NIFT, NID & UCEED

The rapid pace of scientific and technological developments makes it challenging to keep track of important current affairs while preparing for design entrance examinations. New updates in artificial intelligence, space technology, clean energy, biodiversity and digital innovation are reported regularly, making it difficult to decide what to revise and retain key facts for the examination.

A focused approach to Science and Technology GK for Design Entrances helps you cover relevant developments without getting overwhelmed by too many updates. This resource brings together important developments in AI, space, biodiversity, green energy and technology, along with key facts and concepts relevant to NIFT, NID and UCEED 2027 preparation.

Science and Technology Current Affairs for Design Entrances 2027

The following updates cover important developments discussed in the Science and Technology GK series.

IIT Delhi Develops India's First Micro GPU

Researchers at IIT Delhi's Electrical Engineering Department developed and demonstrated a working Micro Graphics Processing Unit (Micro GPU).

Key facts:

• Students: Nami Akash and M. Ravi Teja

• Professors: Jayadeva and Kaushik Saha

• Platform: Spartan-7 FPGA

• Design: Register-Transfer Level (RTL)

• Chip node: 65 nm

• GPU: Graphics Processing Unit

A GPU is a specialised processor used for processing graphics, images and videos. It is also widely used in AI, machine learning and scientific computing.

Google Project Suncatcher: AI Computing in Space

Google's Project Suncatcher focuses on testing AI and machine-learning hardware in space conditions such as radiation, vibration and vacuum.

A Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) is a specialised processor designed by Google for AI and machine-learning workloads.

New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

A new species, Begonia neelammoraem, was discovered near the Key River in Keyi Panyor district, Arunachal Pradesh.

Important facts:

• Discoverer: Botanist Dipankar Borah

• Institution: Kaliabor College, Nagaon, Assam

• Family: Begoniaceae

• Height: 10–20 cm

• Local name: Kobi Ruppu Babray

• Name derived from: Neelam clan of the Nyishi tribe

Other recent Begonia species mentioned in the update include Begonia chowna-bok-cholu and Begonia aryekta.

Maruti Suzuki Installs Green Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant

Maruti Suzuki has installed its first green hydrogen electrolysis plant at its Manesar facility in Gurgaon, Haryana.

Electrolysis splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. Green hydrogen is produced using renewable electricity and can support efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Viksit Tech 47 Platform at IMC 2026

Viksit Tech 47 was launched on 25 September 2026 during the 10th India Mobile Congress at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi.

The platform focuses on Indian technology companies and leaders working in:

• Artificial intelligence

• Wearables

• Smart home technology

• Internet of Things

• Mobility

• Deep technology

• Consumer devices

• Component manufacturing

Knowledge Partner: KPMG in India
Viksit Tech 47 Partner: Mivi

The initiative is linked with the broader Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

BRICS Ocean and Polar Science Working Group Meeting

India hosted the 8th BRICS Working Group Meeting on Ocean and Polar Science and Technology (OPST) in Goa as part of its 2026 BRICS Presidency.

Key facts:

• Host: India

• Venue: Goa

• Nodal agency: National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR)

• Ministry: Ministry of Earth Sciences

• Working group established: 2018

• Focus: Ocean and polar science, research collaboration and knowledge exchange

• NCPOR Director: Thamban Meloth

Representatives from Brazil, China, Egypt, Indonesia, Russia, South Africa, UAE and India participated.

BRICS Background

• BRIC term coined: 2001

• Coined by: Economist Jim O'Neill

• Original members: Brazil, Russia, India and China

• South Africa joined: 2010

• BRICS name: Adopted after South Africa joined

Science and Technology and Textile Design

Science and technology are closely connected with developments in textiles and materials. While preparing for Science and Technology for NIFT, revise areas such as:

• Smart textiles

• Sustainable fibres

• Technical textiles

• Digital textile printing

• Advanced manufacturing

• Innovative materials

The Textile Design resource can help you understand the connection between textile development and design.

Science and Technology GK Questions for NIFT, NID & UCEED

Here are some important Science and Technology GK questions covering recent developments relevant to NIFT, NID and UCEED 2027. Revising these questions can help you recall key names, technologies, organisations, dates and scientific developments discussed in current affairs.

How to Prepare Science and Technology GK for Design Entrances?

Science and Technology GK becomes easier to revise when you focus on the information that is most relevant to design entrance examinations. Use current affairs as short revision notes and follow a consistent approach to retain important facts.

• Focus on key facts: Remember the names of projects, organisations, scientists, locations, launch dates and other details associated with each development.

• Understand important terms: Learn the basic meaning and application of terms such as GPU, FPGA, TPU, LEO and electrolysis instead of memorising them without context.

• Group related developments: Organise current affairs under themes such as AI, space technology, clean energy, biodiversity and digital technology to make revision easier.

• Revise regularly: Review new developments at regular intervals so that important information remains fresh and does not accumulate before the examination.

• Practise objective questions: Attempt MCQs after revising each set of updates to check your recall and identify topics that need further revision.

• Connect technology with design: Pay attention to how developments in technology, materials, sustainability, manufacturing and digital innovation relate to design and everyday applications.

• Follow examination requirements: Along with current affairs, understand the specific examination pattern and preparation requirements for each design entrance. NIFT Exam 2027, NID Exam 2027 and UCEED Exam 2027 should be reviewed alongside your Science and Technology GK preparation.

For NIFT, NID and UCEED 2027, revise science and technology developments that highlight new technologies, scientific discoveries and innovations. Important updates include IIT Delhi’s Micro GPU, Google’s Project Suncatcher, the newly discovered Begonia species, Maruti Suzuki’s green hydrogen plant, Viksit Tech 47 and the BRICS Working Group on Ocean and Polar Science. Focus on the names, dates, locations, organisations and technologies linked to each update, and reinforce your learning through regular GK practice.