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[14th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Decisive new factors in the Iran conundrum
PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2018] In what ways would the ongoing US-Iran Nuclear Pact Controversy affect the national interest of India? How should India respond to its situation? Linkage: This question directly examines how great-power sanctions, nuclear diplomacy, and West Asian instability affect India’s energy security, strategic autonomy, and regional interests. It links India’s foreign policy… Continue reading [14th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Decisive new factors in the Iran conundrum
India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
Why in the News? Artificial Intelligence is expanding rapidly across sectors. However, its environmental costs remain largely ignored in policy discussions. The global ICT sector contributes 1.8-2.8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with estimates rising to 2.1-3.9%. For the first time, clear data is available on the energy, water, and carbon footprint of AI systems,… Continue reading India must focus on AI and its environmental impact
Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?
Why in the News? India still focuses its urban future on megacities, even though only about 500 towns are large cities, while nearly 9,000 are small towns, most with populations below one lakh. Earlier, urbanisation was led mainly by metros, but this pattern is now changing. Small towns are increasingly absorbing surplus labour, migrant workers,… Continue reading Are India’s small towns being increasingly urbanised?
CEC Recommends Restoring Original ESZ Around Bannerghatta National Park
Why in the News? In January 2026, the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) recommended restoring the original 2016 Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Bannerghatta National Park, reversing the reduced ESZ notified in 2020. About Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) A protected wildlife reserve and biodiversity hotspot Acts as the southern green lung of Bengaluru Crucial for conserving… Continue reading CEC Recommends Restoring Original ESZ Around Bannerghatta National Park
Greenwald Limit in Fusion Research
Why in the News? China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) fusion reactor has achieved stable plasma densities 30 to 65 percent higher than the Greenwald limit, overcoming a decades old constraint in nuclear fusion research. About Greenwald Limit The Greenwald limit is a theoretical upper limit on plasma density in a tokamak fusion reactor. It… Continue reading Greenwald Limit in Fusion Research
Air Pollution Aerosols Intensify and Prolong Winter Fog Over North India: IIT Madras Study
Why in the News A Indian Institute of Technology Madras led study published in Science Advances shows that air pollution aerosols are making winter fog over north India denser and longer lasting, worsening visibility and health impacts. About Aerosols Aerosols are tiny solid or liquid particles suspended in the atmosphere. They strongly influence air quality,… Continue reading Air Pollution Aerosols Intensify and Prolong Winter Fog Over North India: IIT Madras Study
PSLV-C62 Mission Failure
Why in the News The Indian Space Research Organisation’s first launch of 2026, the PSLV-C62 mission, failed to place 16 satellites into the intended orbit on 12 January 2026. This marks the second consecutive failure of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), ISRO’s most reliable launch vehicle for over three decades. About PSLV-C62 Mission Launch… Continue reading PSLV-C62 Mission Failure
DRDO Successfully Flight Tests Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
Why in the News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted the flight test of the third generation Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability against a moving target on 11 January 2026 at KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. About Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Type: Third generation… Continue reading DRDO Successfully Flight Tests Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
[13th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Early investment in children, the key to India’s future
PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2024] “Besides being a moral imperative of a Welfare State, primary health structure is a necessary precondition for sustainable development.” Analyse. Linkage: This PYQ links primary health systems to sustainable development through preventive care, nutrition, maternal and child health, and human capital formation. Mentor’s Comment India aims to become a developed economy… Continue reading [13th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Early investment in children, the key to India’s future
If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?
Why in the News? India is increasingly seen as a likely destination for global “data dumping” as large data centres expand due to AI growth, government incentives, and geopolitical changes. This is a serious issue because data centres place heavy pressure on electricity, water, land, and environmental regulation, especially in water-stressed cities. Unlike earlier views… Continue reading If data is the new oil, what does that make data centres?
Bhairav Battalion: India’s New Combat Ready Force for High Speed Operations
Why in the News? The Indian Army has operationalised a new rapid response combat unit called the Bhairav Battalion, reflecting a major shift towards fast, technology driven and multi domain warfare, especially along sensitive border areas. What is the Bhairav Battalion A new age infantry formation raised in 2025 Designed for high speed, short notice… Continue reading Bhairav Battalion: India’s New Combat Ready Force for High Speed Operations
Crypto Rules Tightened: Live Selfies and Geo Tagging Mandatory for Users
Why in the News India’s Financial Intelligence Unit has rolled out stringent Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Customer norms for cryptocurrency exchanges, making live selfie verification and geographical tracking compulsory during user onboarding under guidelines issued on 8 January 2026. Regulatory Framework Crypto exchanges classified as Virtual Digital Asset service providers Covered as Reporting… Continue reading Crypto Rules Tightened: Live Selfies and Geo Tagging Mandatory for Users
Kathputli Art of RajasthanÂ
Why in the News? The traditional Kathputli art of Rajasthan, centred in Kathputli Nagar of Jaipur, highlights India’s rich intangible cultural heritage, where nearly 250 artisan families continue a centuries old puppet tradition amid challenges from modern entertainment. What is Kathputli? Kathputli is one of India’s oldest folk puppet traditions The word derives from Kath… Continue reading Kathputli Art of RajasthanÂ
Show Cause Notice on Bargi DamÂ
Why in the News? The National Dam Safety Authority issued a show cause notice to the Narmada Valley Development Authority over serious safety lapses at Bargi Dam. About Bargi Dam A major multipurpose dam Used for irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh Constructed on the Narmada River Historical Background… Continue reading Show Cause Notice on Bargi DamÂ
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[12th january 2026] The Hindu OpED: Reimagining delimitation
PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2024] What changes has the Union Government recently introduced in the domain of Centre-State relations? Suggest measures to be adopted to build the trust between the Centre and the States and for strengthening federalism. Linkage: The question is directly relevant to GS Paper II (Federalism and Centre-State relations). The delimitation debate reflects… Continue reading [12th january 2026] The Hindu OpED: Reimagining delimitation
The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions
Introduction Mustard is India’s largest indigenous edible oil source, cultivated across nearly nine million hectares, primarily in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and West Bengal. The crop is increasingly threatened by Orobanche aegyptiaca, a root-parasitic weed that attaches to mustard roots and extracts nutrients, water, and carbon. The infestation has led to severe yield… Continue reading The weed threat to mustard, and need for new solutions
India’s maritime policy: how it has evolved and what lies ahead
Why in the News India’s maritime policy has gained fresh focus after the release of The Routledge Handbook of Maritime India, which traces India’s maritime past and its current strategic shift. The book highlights India’s move from land-focused thinking to active maritime engagement in the Indian Ocean and the Indo-Pacific. This contrasts with earlier decades… Continue reading India’s maritime policy: how it has evolved and what lies ahead
Ratle Hydroelectric Project Seeks Extension of Environmental Clearance Â
Why in the News? Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited has sought an extension of Environmental Clearance (EC) for its 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab River, citing delays due to litigation and COVID-19. The proposal is under appraisal by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Environment Ministry. About the Ratle Hydroelectric… Continue reading Ratle Hydroelectric Project Seeks Extension of Environmental Clearance Â
