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AstroRad Vest May Improve Astronaut Radiation Protection Why in the News ? A recent Science Advances study found that NASA-tested AstroRad, a radiation-protection vest developed by StemRad and Lockheed Martin, could significantly reduce astronauts’ exposure to intense solar radiation during future lunar and Mars missions. Radiation Challenge in Human Spaceflight Earth’s magnetic field protects humans …
Read MoreIndia’s GDP Growth Surpasses RBI Projection Strongly Why in the News ? India’s real GDP growth reached 7.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year, exceeding the RBI’s 7% projection. The strong performance has reinforced India’s image as a rapidly expanding economy and strengthened prospects for India-US investment and trade ties. GDP Growth …
Read MoreMagsaysay Awards Honour Asian Humanitarian Leadership Why in the News ? The 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Awards have been awarded to Tommy Koh of Singapore, Bo Kyi of Myanmar and Runa Khan of Bangladesh for contributions to international law, democracy, human rights, poverty alleviation and climate resilience. Awardees and Their Contributions ● Tommy Koh (Singapore), an …
Read MoreRural Waste Management Needs Community-Led Solutions Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Environmental Pollution & Degradation, Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies Why in the News ? Recent initiatives in Majuli, Assam, and Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, demonstrate innovative approaches to rural solid-waste management. The examples are significant because rural India faces …
Read MoreTHE BROKEN PROMISE OF RIGHT TO WORK Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and interventions for various sectors. Employment Why in the News? A recent Supreme Court hearing on minimum wages under rural employment programmes has revived debate over the constitutional status of the Right to Work. The issue has gained significance after replacement of MGNREGA by …
Read MoreNEPAL’S AGONY, THE HIMALAYAN WARNING TO INDIA Syllabus: GS-1: Geographical Features and their location. GS-3: Disaster Management Why in the News? Nepal Disaster: A recent disaster in Nepal has renewed concerns over the vulnerability of Himalayan regions to earthquakes, GLOFs, landslides and glacial instability. Indian Exposure: Large parts of northern India remain vulnerable to Himalayan …
Read MoreA SHARED DISASTER, BEYOND BORDERS AND GEOPOLITICS Why in the News? On August 26, 2026, a glacial collapse and landslide near the Nepal-China border triggered devastating flash floods across Nepal. The event, initially mistaken for a 4.4-magnitude earthquake, was later linked to glacial collapse and a landslide equivalent to a 5.2-magnitude seismic event. Preliminary estimates …
Read MoreGorkhaland Demand Enters New Phase of Dialogue Why in the News ? The Union Home Ministry has constituted a high-level committee to examine the long-standing Gorkha issue and prepare a framework for a “permanent political solution”. The move follows discussions among Gorkha leaders, the Centre and the West Bengal government. Historical Evolution of the Gorkhaland …
Read MoreJN Port Records Fastest Container Growth Worldwide in 2026 Why in the News ? Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA) in Mumbai has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing container port, recording 13.6% growth in container throughput during the first half of 2026. It has climbed to the 21st position globally, strengthening India’s maritime profile. JNPA’s Rise in …
Read MoreNepal Flash Flood Triggers Massive Humanitarian Emergency Why in the News ? A massive flash flood in central Nepal has killed nearly 160 people, while more than 750 remain missing, including 133 Indian nationals. The disaster originated near the Nepal-Tibet border, damaging bridges and hydropower infrastructure and prompting major rescue efforts by Nepal, India and …
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