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

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 PM Modi highlights Parbati Giri’s contribution to freedom struggle

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 India expands GHG emission intensity regime to four more sectors

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 Environmental (Protection) Fund

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

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

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 Second Range wide Dolphin Survey

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 Chips to Start up (C2S) Programme

[19th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Crisis in education: On the Supreme Court, higher education and student well-being

Mentor’s Comment This article examines the Supreme Court’s intervention on student suicides and growing distress in higher education institutions. It highlights gaps in governance, faculty shortages, and regulatory failures, using the University of Madras as an example, and explains the issue in the context of constitutional powers and Centre-State constraints. Why in the News In… Continue reading [19th January 2026] The Hindu OpED: Crisis in education: On the Supreme Court, higher education and student well-being

India’s record rice output comes with challenges

Why in the News? India’s rice production has reached its highest-ever level, accompanied by excess central stocks far beyond food security requirements. Rice stocks crossed 63.06 million tonnes in January 2026, nearly three times the buffer norm, signalling structural imbalance rather than temporary surplus. This marks a sharp contrast from earlier decades when production increases… Continue reading India’s record rice output comes with challenges

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