Science & Technology Current Affairs - 2026-05-13

Background: India's space agency, ISRO, has achieved significant milestones in lunar exploration with the Chandrayaan program. Chandrayaan-3 successfully demonstrated a soft landing and rover operations on the Moon's south pole. Current Context: Building on this success, ISRO is now planning the Chandrayaan-4 mission, which is envisioned as a complex sample return mission. The primary objective is to collect lunar soil and rock samples and bring them back to Earth for in-depth scientific analysis. Impact: This mission will significantly enhance our understanding of the Moon's geological history, composition, and potential resources. It will also showcase India's advanced technological capabilities in undertaking highly complex space missions, further solidifying its position in global space exploration.