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NASA Loses Contact with Long-Serving MAVEN Mars Orbiter Why in the News? NASA has lost communication with its MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) spacecraft, which has been orbiting Mars since 2014, after it went silent in early December, raising concerns over a key mission studying Martian atmospheric loss and conducting environmental impact assessments similar …
Read MoreRight to Healthy Environment and Constitutional Responsibility Why in the News? Amid worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR, renewed debate has emerged on recognising the right to a healthy environment as an explicit fundamental right, building on judicial interpretations of Article 21 and strengthening the state’s constitutional responsibility for environmental protection. This debate includes discussions on …
Read MoreNational Farmers’ Day Celebrates Annadatas and Rural Legacy Why in the News? National Farmers’ Day 2025 is being observed across India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, honouring farmers’ contributions to nation-building and highlighting government initiatives aimed at farmer welfare and sustainable agricultural growth. This celebration comes at a time when the …
Read MoreShanti Act and India’s Cautious Nuclear Turn Syllabus: GS Paper -2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Nuclear Technology Why in the News ? The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Technology for India (Shanti) Act, 2025 marks a major shift in India’s nuclear policy by enabling private sector participation, rationalising nuclear liability …
Read MoreINDIA’S DIPLOMATIC GAINS IN WEST ASIA Syllabus: GS-3: ● Indian economy and issues associated ● Growth and Development Why in the News? India’s signing of a landmark Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Oman in December 2025 highlights the transformation of India’s West Asia diplomacy. Once viewed through the prism of Pakistan, key Gulf countries …
Read MoreShunya Se Shatak Celebrates Atal Vajpayee’s Centenary Legacy Why in the News? A commemorative programme titled “Shunya Se Shatak: Ek Shatabdi Atal Bharat Ki” was held in Indore to mark the birth centenary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, highlighting his leadership legacy and announcing major industrial investments in Madhya Pradesh. The event also emphasized Vajpayee’s commitment …
Read MoreNew Petroleum Rules Aim to Boost Energy Security and Environmental Sustainability Why in the News? The Petroleum and Natural Gas Rules, 2025, recently notified by the Government, are expected to transform India’s hydrocarbon sector by simplifying approvals, introducing time-bound clearances, and promoting domestic exploration and production, as highlighted by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. These …
Read MorePESA Festival Strengthens Tribal Self-Governance and Culture Why in the News? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is organising a two-day PESA Festival in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to promote awareness and implementation of the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, alongside celebrating India’s rich tribal heritage. This event underscores the importance of environmental democracy in …
Read MoreISRO Launches BlueBird Satellite in Commercial Milestone Why in the News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile (USA) using LVM3-M6, marking the largest commercial communications satellite deployment into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) by India. This launch, subject to environmental clearances and rigorous environmental …
Read MoreSuperkilonova: A Rare Double-Explosion Cosmic Phenomenon Why in the News? Astronomers, including scientists from IIT-Bombay and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, have reported evidence of a rare cosmic event called a superkilonova, observed 1.3 billion lightyears away, combining features of both a supernova and a kilonova. This discovery prompts considerations about the environmental impact of …
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