UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security Introduction The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant data leak has raised concerns over the cybersecurity of India’s critical infrastructure. Although NPCIL stated that the reactor and nuclear safety systems… Continue reading How Serious is Kudankulam Data Leak?
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Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion
Source: The post “Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion” has been created based on “Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion” published in “The Hindu” on 17 July 2026. Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion. UPSC Syllabus: GS 3 –Environment Context: India achieved the target of 20% ethanol blending (E20) in petrol in… Continue reading Smoke and Noise – The E20 Confusion
Trial in Absentia
News: A Special NIA Court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case. As he is unlikely to appear, the NIA is expected to seek a trial in absentia under Section 356 of the BNSS. About Trial in Absentia A trial in absentia is a criminal trial conducted without… Continue reading Trial in Absentia
Falkland Islands
News: After Argentina’s 2–1 victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrated by holding up a banner that read, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” meaning “The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are Argentine.” About Falkland Islands Location: They are archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the… Continue reading Falkland Islands
The Crisis at the Heart of Non-Proliferation
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- International Relations Introduction The present dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme has exposed deeper contradictions within the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. Iran is being asked to dismantle its enriched uranium stockpile, while recognised nuclear weapon states continue to retain and modernise their arsenals without similar obligations. This has revived questions about… Continue reading The Crisis at the Heart of Non-Proliferation
What is ‘Trial in Absentia’?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Judiciary Introduction A trial in absentia is a criminal trial conducted without the physical presence of the accused. Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) introduces this provision for proclaimed offenders who deliberately evade trial and cannot be arrested soon. The law seeks to prevent serious criminal cases… Continue reading What is ‘Trial in Absentia’?
India-U.S. Defence Technology Ties — Big Ambitions, Little Delivery
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- International Relation Introduction India and the United States have expanded their defence partnership through new technology initiatives, defence trade and strategic cooperation over the past two decades. However, most ambitious defence technology projects have struggled to move beyond political announcements. Differences over technology transfer, export controls, commercial expectations and lengthy… Continue reading India-U.S. Defence Technology Ties — Big Ambitions, Little Delivery
Can Biogas Aid India’s Energy Security?
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 2- Infrastructure (energy) Introduction: India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil and a large share of its LPG, making its energy security vulnerable to geopolitical tensions, especially in West Asia. The recent LPG supply disruptions have renewed interest in biogas and Compressed Biogas (CBG) as clean, indigenous and renewable fuels.… Continue reading Can Biogas Aid India’s Energy Security?
The Right Path for India’s Nuclear Power Development
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
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
