CORE Programme strengthens civil–military coordination, strategic leadership, and preparedness for multidimensional security threats
Protecting India’s satellites is vital for security, economy, and communication, using tech, policy, and sustainable space measures.
India’s semiconductor design edge and policy push under the Semicon India Mission aim to make the country a global chip hub, boosting innovation, jobs, and strategic security
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 empowers India to prevent pollution and safeguard natural resources, forests, and wildlife.
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Political interference weakens neutrality, fairness, and public trust, harming good governance and democratic values in administration.
GST 2.0 aims to simplify taxes, boost compliance, and promote fair, long-term economic growth for businesses and citizens across India.
GST slab rationalisation promises simplicity and competitiveness, but uneven revenue losses raise debate on compensating states for fiscal stability.
India can capture 10% of the global green hydrogen market by 2030 with subsidy shifts, demand mandates, and strong infrastructure.
Revival of Coral Reefs in Gulf of Mannar shows how science, community action, and policy can restore biodiversity and support livelihoods.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ECONOMICS: An easy guide covering systems, growth, poverty,
2025 Nobel in Physics awarded to Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis
Egypt’s Khaled El-Enany elected UNESCO Director-General for 2025–29, leading global
Passive euthanasia allows dignified death for terminal patients; reforms can
The Assam–Nagaland Border Conflict continues over territorial claims in the
