UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Infrastructure Introduction India’s nuclear power programme has evolved from overcoming international sanctions to building strong indigenous capabilities. The successful commissioning of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) marks the beginning of the second stage of India’s three-stage nuclear programme. As India targets 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047,… Continue reading The Right Path for India’s Nuclear Power Development
With uncertainty looming, challenges and opportunities for India’s Act East policy
Source: The post “With uncertainty looming, challenges and opportunities for India’s Act East policy” has been created based on “With uncertainty looming, challenges and opportunities for India’s Act East policy” published in “Indian Express” on 13 July 2026. With uncertainty looming, challenges and opportunities for India’s Act East policy. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – International… Continue reading With uncertainty looming, challenges and opportunities for India’s Act East policy
Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety
Source: The post “Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety” has been created based on “Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety” published in “Indian Express” on 13 July 2026. Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety. UPSC Syllabus: GS 2 – Polity & Governance Context: Road accidents in India are largely preventable and therefore… Continue reading Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety
Thamirabarani River
News: The Madras High Court stated that no one has the right to pollute the Thamirabarani River by dumping ritual waste during ceremonies. About Thamirabarani River Thamirabarani River is a rare perennial river of southern India that flows entirely within Tamil Nadu. Other Names: The river is also known as the Tamraparni River and Porunai River,… Continue reading Thamirabarani River
Operation Vajra and Mephedrone (MD)
News: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) dismantled an interstate Mephedrone manufacturing laboratory in Pune. About Operation Vajra Operation Vajra is an operation against an interstate synthetic drug trafficking syndicate led by the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). Led by: The operation was carried out by the Preventive Branch of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN),… Continue reading Operation Vajra and Mephedrone (MD)
Tritium
News: A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology reports a breakthrough in removing tritium from contaminated water using a metal-organic framework (MOF). About Tritium It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Properties: Atomic mass: It has an atomic mass of 3.014 and is considered an important and versatile radioisotope. Components: It consists of… Continue reading Tritium
Reusable Rocket
News: Japan’s JAXA tested a prototype reusable rocket, while China successfully achieved its first reusable rocket booster landing. About Reusable Rocket Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) is a space launch system designed to recover and reuse some or all of its component stages. Goal: RLVs aim to transform space launches from a disposable model into a transportation model,… Continue reading Reusable Rocket
Road Safety in India – Explained Pointwise
With over 1.7 lakh annual fatalities, India suffers the world’s highest road crash burden, draining 3% of its GDP and pushing vulnerable families into poverty. India not only ranks first in the world in road accidents fatalities, but its numbers are also far ahead of the second & third ranked countries (China accounts for just… Continue reading Road Safety in India – Explained Pointwise
Digital Threat Report 2025-26
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the second edition of the Digital Threat Report 2025–26 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and payments ecosystem. About Digital Threat Report 2025-26 The Digital Threat Report 2025-26 provides a comprehensive assessment of the cybersecurity landscape in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)… Continue reading Digital Threat Report 2025-26
Khawthlangtuipui River
News: Over 80 families were evacuated in Mizoram’s Lunglei district after the Khawthlangtuipui River overflowed following heavy rainfall. About Khawthlangtuipui River The Khawthlangtuipui River is a transboundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. It is also known as Karnaphuli River. Origin: It originates in the Lushai Hills of Mizoram. It flows 270 kilometres (170 mi)… Continue reading Khawthlangtuipui River
