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ISRO's Space Exploration Roadmap

India’s Evolving Space Sector and Milestones

Recently, a delegation of Indian space-tech startups led by IN-SPACe signed multiple strategic partnerships at the Space Meetings Veneto 2026 in Italy. This comes against the backdrop of India’s rapid transition from a state-dominated space model to a commercially driven ecosystem. Space Sector in India: Current Situation and Future Privatization of the Space Sector in […]

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Drone and Nuclear Power Plant

DRONE STRIKE TARGETS UAE’S BARAKAH NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

Recently, a drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, setting an external electrical generator ablaze on its perimeter. The incident marks a severe escalation in West Asia, heavily straining the tenuous ceasefire in the ongoing regional conflict. This is the first time the four-reactor Barakah plant—the cornerstone of the UAE’s

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GDP of India

Economic Survey 2025-26

On January 29, 2026, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament. It has been prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs under the guidance of Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran. It projects the Indian economy as a “Macro-Stability Oasis.” State of the Economy Sectoral Drivers of Growth Agriculture

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Chief Justice of Nepal chair

NEPAL’S CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS: EXECUTIVE-JUDICIARY CONFLICT & THE SENIORITY DEBATE

In May 2026, Nepal’s democratic framework faced a significant “real-time test” following a series of executive decisions that have strained the relationship between the government, the presidency, and the judiciary. The core of the controversy lies in the recommendation of a junior judge as the new Chief Justice (CJ), bypassing long-standing traditions, and the issuance

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Agni-5 MIRV Technology

Mission Divyastra and Agni-5 MIRV Technology

India successfully conducted a fresh flight trial of the Agni-5 ballistic missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology on May 8, 2026. This second successful test under Mission Divyastra solidifies India’s position in an elite group of nations possessing advanced strategic strike capabilities. Mission Highlights: Divyastra (Divine Weapon) Understanding MIRV Technology A

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Faith as guiding principle of Ethics in Ai

AI and Religion: The Emergence of the “Faith-AI Covenant”

The inaugural “Faith-AI Covenant” round-table recently concluded in New York. This initiative marks a significant “about-face” for Silicon Valley, which has historically maintained a skeptical stance toward organized religion. The meeting signifies a growing recognition that technical safeguards alone may be insufficient to manage the societal impact of AI. Key Stakeholders and Initiatives The “Claude

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Adaptive Material in Lab

ADAPTIVE METAMATERIALS: THE EMERGENCE OF PHYSICAL LEARNING

Recently, a study published in the journal Nature Physics revealed that researchers have developed a synthetic metamaterial capable of “physical learning.” Unlike traditional materials, this synthetic system can reorganise its internal mechanical properties in response to external conditions, mimicking biological adaptation. What are Metamaterials? The Innovation: A Learning Robotic Chain The research team built a

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ALBERTA SEPARATISM: CHALLENGES TO CANADIAN FEDERALISM

Recently, a separatist group in Canada, “Stay Free Alberta,” formally submitted over 302,000 signatures to Elections Alberta. This exceeds the statutory requirement of 178,000 signatures needed to force the provincial government to consider a referendum on Alberta’s independence from Canada. Background: The Roots of “Wexit” (Western Exit) Alberta, often referred to as the “energy heartland”

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Cotton Field and Plant

MISSION FOR COTTON PRODUCTIVITY (2026-27 TO 2030-31)

The Cabinet approved a dedicated “Mission for Cotton Productivity” with an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore to revitalize the cotton textile value chain over the next five years. Objectives and Strategy Status of Cotton in India PRACTICE QUESTIONS Q. With reference to the “Mission for Cotton Productivity,” consider the following statements: Which of the statements given

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