Chokramudi Hills
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
Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs)
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
Brazil’s Proálcool Programme
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
India’s Fight Against Tuberculosis
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
Neighbourhood Diplomacy and Its West Asia Challenges
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
Ras Laffan and South Pars
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
The India BioEconomy Report (IBER) 2026
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
Airports in News
Context: Several greenfield and upgraded airports across India have been inaugurated or are nearing completion during 2025–26. About Airports in News: Navi Mumbai International Airport (DB Patil Airport): What it is? A major greenfield internationalRead More
India Eyes 6th-Gen Fighter Future: GCAP vs FCAS
Context: The Ministry of Defence informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee that the Indian Air Force is exploring membership in either the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) or the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). About India Eyes 6th-GenRead More
Nd-Fe-B Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
Context: India has inaugurated a state-of-the-art pilot plant for manufacturing Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) rare earth permanent magnets at the ARCI, Hyderabad. About Nd-Fe-B Rare Earth Permanent Magnets: What it is? A member of the rare-earth magnet family,Read More