2. Understanding the “Lone Wolf” Attack A Lone Wolf Attack is a violent act carried out by an individual who acts independently, without a formal command structure or direct material support from a terrorist organization. Recent Examples: Factors of Lone Wolfism 1. Digital Radicalization & Algorithmic Echo Chambers 2. The “Staircase to Terrorism” (Psychological Factors) […]

On 26 April 2026, the Thrissur Pooram unfolded at Thekkinkadu Maidan in all its splendour. Key Points Historical Background Structural Organization The festival is organized into two competing groups representing the “Eastern” and “Western” parts of the city: These two groups engage in a “healthy competition” across various events, such as the display of ornaments

Amaravati Quantum Valley The Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) project on February 7, 2026. The aim of the project is to establish India’s first dedicated quantum computing hub. Located in Amaravati, this initiative focuses on quantum computing, communication, and security, featuring partnerships with IBM, TCS, and C-DOT to build

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its final bi-monthly meeting for the 2025–26 fiscal year on February 6, 2026. Under the leadership of Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the committee opted for a “status quo” on the policy repo rate, signaling a period of strategic patience aimed at anchoring inflation while nurturing

In a landmark diplomatic and economic breakthrough, the United States has officially rescinded the additional 25% punitive tariff on Indian goods, effective February 7, 2026. This move follows an intensive period of trade friction that saw Indian exports facing a cumulative duty of nearly 50% in late 2025. The de-escalation is rooted in a new

In a breakthrough for planetary science, NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) has detected a suite of organic molecules in the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. This comet, discovered in July 2025, is only the third known interstellar object to visit our solar system, following 1I/‘Oumuamua (2017) and