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Thorium Energy and SHANTI Act Boost Nuclear Future Why in the News ? The SHANTI Act, 2025 aims to expand India’s nuclear energy sector and accelerate the use of thorium-based reactors, which could strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported uranium, supporting the government’s goal of achieving 100 GWe nuclear capacity by 2047. SHANTI …
Read MoreBalancing Nuclear Growth and Liability Concerns Why in the News ? The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the SHANTI Act, 2025, which allows private and foreign participation in nuclear power and caps operator liability, raising concerns over victim compensation, supplier accountability, and compliance with environmental clearances. Constitutional Concerns over …
Read MoreVenezuela Turmoil Unlikely to Threaten India’s Energy Security Why in the News ? Amid renewed U.S. military action against Venezuela, concerns were raised about global oil supply disruptions. However, official trade data shows that Venezuelan crude forms a negligible share of India’s oil imports, limiting any impact on India’s energy security. Limited India–Venezuela Oil Trade …
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 MoreQ. Discuss the strategic significance of the Gaza Peace Declaration for India. How does stability in West Asia influence India’s diplomatic and economic interests? Introduction The recent Sharm el-Sheikh Declaration, signed by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, marks a landmark attempt to end the prolonged Israel–Hamas conflict and restore peace in Gaza. Though …
Read MoreIndia’s Strategic Shift in Oil and Gas Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis Context: India is proactively mapping out alternative routes and oil suppliers due to growing geopolitical tensions in West Asia—particularly the possibility of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is working with stakeholders to ensure that disruptions …
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