Context: The ongoing West Asia crisis has disrupted energy supplies, exposing India’s heavy dependence on imported gas. This has revived discussion on past pipeline projects like the Iran–Pakistan–India (IPI) and Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) About The Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) Pipeline:Read More
Context: The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment permitting a woman to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, prioritizing reproductive autonomy over fetal viability. The ruling, led by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, sets a significantRead More
Context: UNESCO has advised the Government of India to strictly adhere to World Heritage Conservation norms regarding the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project. About Aghanashini–Vedavathi River-Linking Project: About Aghanashini River: What it is? The AghanashiniRead More
Context: The Chokramudi hills in Kerala, previously a hub for illegal encroachment and construction, have been reclaimed by the government and transformed into a thriving natural habitat. This restoration has led to theRead More
Context: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas informed the Rajya Sabha that India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) are currently at only 64% capacity. About Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs): What it is? Strategic PetroleumRead More
Context: The West Asia conflict has disrupted global oil supplies, highlighting India’s energy dependence and reviving interest in ethanol-based solutions like Brazil’s Proálcool model. About Brazil’s Proálcool Programme: What it is? A national biofuelRead More
Context: On World Tuberculosis Day, President of India highlighted India’s progress under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, noting a 21% reduction in TB incidence. India is currently launching a new 100-day intensified campaign to deepen these gainsRead More
Context: The sinking of the Iranian warship IRIS Dena by the U.S. in the Indian Ocean has brought the West Asia conflict to South Asia’s doorstep, disrupting regional trade and security. About Neighbourhood DiplomacyRead More
Context: The West Asian conflict has escalated significantly following Israeli strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field and retaliatory Iranian missile attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facilities. About Ras Laffan and South Pars:Read More
Context: Union Minister unveiled the India BioEconomy Report (IBER) 2026 during the 14th Foundation Day of BIRAC in New Delhi. The report highlights that India’s bioeconomy reached a record $195.3 billion in 2025,Read More
