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Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology Test 2026

Why in the News? Defence Research & Development Organisation successfully demonstrated Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 03, 2026 from Integrated Test Range, marking India’s entry into an elite group of nations with this advanced missile propulsion capability. About Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) An advanced air breathing propulsion system for long range… Continue reading Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) Technology Test 2026

[4th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelines the States?

Mentor’s Comment The Finance Commission is the institutional backbone of India’s fiscal federalism. The article examines whether the 16th Finance Commission (16th FC), despite formal continuity in States’ share, has substantively weakened State fiscal autonomy by expanding the Centre’s reliance on cesses and surcharges. The analysis is critical for understanding vertical devolution, fiscal centralisation, and… Continue reading [4th February 2026] The Hindu OpED: Has the 16th Finance Commission sidelines the States?

Indian Scientists Develop Single Unit Solar Energy Capture and Storage Device

Why in the News? Indian scientists under the Department of Science and Technology (DST) have developed a photo rechargeable supercapacitor that can both capture and store solar energy in a single integrated unit, enabling low cost, self sustaining, and clean energy systems. About the Device Known as a Photo Rechargeable Supercapacitor Integrates solar energy harvesting… Continue reading Indian Scientists Develop Single Unit Solar Energy Capture and Storage Device

Wetlands as a National Public Good

Why in the News? India marked World Wetlands Day under the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge”, and on the occasion added two new Ramsar sites—Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat—taking the country’s total Ramsar sites to 98. What are Wetlands? Wetlands are areas of land saturated with water either permanently or… Continue reading Wetlands as a National Public Good

[3rd February 2026] The Hindu OpeD: Wetlands as a national public good

PYQ Relevance [UPSC 2023] Comment on the National Wetland Conservation Programme initiated by the Government of India and name a few India’s wetlands of international importance included in the Ramsar Sites.  Linkage: The question links environmental governance with ecosystem conservation, focusing on policy design, implementation gaps, and international commitments under the Ramsar Convention. It allows… Continue reading [3rd February 2026] The Hindu OpeD: Wetlands as a national public good

Signals from the India-Arab Delhi Decleration

Why in the news? India and Arab League adopted ‘New Delhi Declaration‘ following the Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. It is significant because it comes after an eight-year gap in India-Arab League engagement and amid escalating regional turmoil in West Asia. It clarifies India’s positions on Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, and maritime security while remaining silent… Continue reading Signals from the India-Arab Delhi Decleration

Rs10,000-crore dosage for biobharma

Why in the News India is the 3rd largest pharmaceutical producer by volume and 14th by value, yet remains heavily dependent on imports for high-value biologic medicines. Biologics dominate modern treatment for cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and infectious diseases, while biosimilars offer cost-effective alternatives. The Union Budget 2026-27 announced Biopharma SHAKTI, a â‚ą10,000-crore initiative over… Continue reading Rs10,000-crore dosage for biobharma

Rare Earth Corridors in Coastal States

Why in the News? In Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of dedicated Rare Earth Corridors in the coastal states of Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to strengthen India’s critical minerals and advanced manufacturing ecosystem. What are Rare Earth Corridors? State focused industrial corridors for Mining, Processing, Research andManufacturing… Continue reading Rare Earth Corridors in Coastal States

India gives 20 year tax holiday to foreign firms using local data centres 

Why in the News? In Union Budget 2026–27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 20 year tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide global cloud services using data centres located in India, to boost India’s position as a global data and digital services hub. What is the Announcement? Foreign companies offering cloud and… Continue reading India gives 20 year tax holiday to foreign firms using local data centres 

Biopharma Shakti Mission 

Why in the News? In Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Biopharma Shakti Mission with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore to make India a global hub for biologics and biosimilars. What is Biopharma Shakti Mission? A flagship mission to build a complete ecosystem for domestic manufacturing, clinical trials, and regulatory capacity… Continue reading Biopharma Shakti Mission 

[2nd February 2026] The Hindu OpED: Union Budget 2026-27: Pushing welfare towards the States

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 addresses evolving Centre-State relations, focusing on fiscal federalism, trust deficit, and the balance between autonomy… Continue reading [2nd February 2026] The Hindu OpED: Union Budget 2026-27: Pushing welfare towards the States

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