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[21st January 2026] The Hindu OpED: To compete with China, India may need China

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2019] “China is using its economic relations and positive trade surplus as tools to develop potential military power status in Asia.” In the light of this statement, discuss its impact on India as her neighbour. Linkage: China’s trade surplus enables strategic leverage that affects India’s security and economic autonomy. The article highlights… Continue reading

The importance of Pax Silica for India

Why in the News? In December 2025, the U.S. convened the first Pax Silica Summit to secure supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors, and AI, moving away from China-centric globalisation. The initiative responds to China’s use of rare earths and technology inputs as strategic leverage. For India, it opens the possibility of becoming a trusted… Continue reading

How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost effective access to space

Why in the News Reusable rocket technology has shifted space activities from government-controlled, single-use rockets to a commercial, reuse-based model. Private companies, especially SpaceX, have repeatedly recovered and reused rocket stages, cutting launch costs by nearly five times and allowing more frequent launches. With the global space economy expected to cross USD 1 trillion by… Continue reading

PM Modi highlights Parbati Giri’s contribution to freedom struggle

Why in the news Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Parbati Giri on her birth centenary, highlighting her role in India’s freedom movement and post independence social service. She was also remembered earlier in Mann Ki Baat. Who was Parbati Giri Freedom fighter from Odisha Known as “Mother Teresa of Western Odisha” Actively participated… Continue reading

India expands GHG emission intensity regime to four more sectors

Why in the news The Union Government has expanded the Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity reduction regime to four additional industrial sectors under amended rules notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The move operationalises India’s Carbon Credit Trading framework and strengthens compliance based climate mitigation. Newly included sectors Petroleum refineries, Petrochemicals, Textiles,… Continue reading

BNHS and NMCG launch project to protect Indian Skimmer

Why in the news Bombay Natural History Society and National Mission for Clean Ganga have launched a new conservation project in Dehradun to protect the endangered Indian Skimmer in the Ganga Basin. The project was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Jal Shakti C R Patil. About Indian Skimmer Scientific name: Rynchops albicollis IUCN status:… Continue reading

Environmental (Protection) Fund

Why in the news The Union Government notified detailed rules in January 2026 to operationalise the Environmental (Protection) Fund, a reform enabled by the Jan Vishwas Act, 2023. About A statutory fund of the Government of India created to channel environmental penalties into pollution control, restoration, monitoring, research, and capacity building. Converts monetary penalties into… Continue reading

RBI proposes CBDC linkage on BRICS agenda

Why in the news? Reserve Bank of India has advised the Government of India to place a proposal on linking Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on the agenda of the BRICS 2026 Summit, which India will host. Key proposal Link BRICS members’ CBDCs including India’s e-rupee for cross border trade finance and tourism payments. Aim… Continue reading

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[20th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: In a changing world, it is ‘small tables, big dividends’

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2020] “Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) is transforming itself into a trade bloc from a military alliance, in present times.” Discuss. Linkage: The Quad, EU engagement, and BRICS together show India’s shift towards selective, issue-based “small tables” instead of relying on one universal platform. The article argues that delivery and flexibility, not bloc… Continue reading

India to initiate domestic framework for ratifying High Seas Treaty

Why in the News The Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) under United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea enters into force on January 17, 2026, enabling, for the first… Continue reading

DAE’s nuclear pivot: Light water push to tap global markets, retain heavy water edge

Why in the News India’s nuclear establishment is prioritising Light Water Reactors (LWRs) for global market integration while retaining Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) as a domestic and strategic strength. This marks a significant departure from India’s earlier inward-looking PHWR-centric approach. The shift is urgent as Light Water Reactors account for over 85% of global… Continue reading

Indigenous Light Water Reactor Push

Why in the News? India is fast tracking the fabrication of an indigenous Light Water Reactor (LWR) as it opens the nuclear power sector to private participation and explores opportunities in the global nuclear export market. Key Development The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is accelerating work on a 900 MWe indigenous LWR. Design work… Continue reading

Indigenous Sodium Ion Battery Development in India

Why in the News? The Chatterjee Group is considering commercial production of indigenous sodium ion batteries, following successful development of a high speed charging Na ion battery by its research arm. Key Development Scientists at Research Institute for Sustainable Energy (RISE) have developed an India sourced sodium ion battery. Battery charges up to 94 percent… Continue reading

BRICS Plus Naval Drills and South Africa Probe

Why in the News? South Africa has initiated a probe into Iran’s participation in BRICS Plus naval exercises held near Cape Town, amid reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa wanted Iran to withdraw to avoid straining ties with the United States. Key Facts Naval drills conducted in False Bay, close to Simon’s Town Naval Base. Participating… Continue reading

Second Range wide Dolphin Survey

Why in the News? The Second Range wide Dolphin Survey has been launched from Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh under Project Dolphin to update dolphin population estimates, assess habitat quality and identify threats across India’s river systems. About Project Dolphin A national conservation initiative of the Government of India for protecting riverine and oceanic dolphins through habitat… Continue reading

Chips to Start up (C2S) Programme

Why in the News? The Chips to Start up (C2S) Programme has reported strong outcomes, including 56 student designed chips fabricated, 75 plus patents filed, and large scale national training in chip design, reflecting India’s growing indigenous semiconductor design capability. About Chips to Start up (C2S) Programme The Chips to Start up (C2S) Programme is… Continue reading

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