28Jun 2025

ISRO & DRDO Join Forces for Quantum-Safe Networks

India’s Quantum Leap: ISRO and DRDO Collaborate to Build Quantum-Safe Communication Networks In a bold step towards safeguarding national security and digital sovereignty, India’s premier research institutions—the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)—have partnered to develop quantum-safe communication networks. This initiative is designed to future-proof India’s communication systems …

26Jun 2025

Indian Astronaut Returns to Space After 41 Years

INDIAN ASTRONAUT IN SPACE AFTER 41-YEAR GAP Why in the News? Historic launch: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla launched aboard Axiom-4 mission (Ax-4) from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Milestone moment: Marks the first Indian in space since Rakesh Sharma (1984) — a 41-year gap. Global mission: The Ax-4 crew will dock at the International Space Station …

16Jun 2025

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ISRO Rocket Launch: First Payload Launch in Uttar Pradesh

ISRO Rocket Launch: First Payload Launch in Uttar Pradesh Context On June 14, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), in collaboration with Thrust Tech India Pvt. Ltd., successfully conducted the first-ever rocket-based payload launch in Uttar Pradesh. For those wondering “what is ISRO in India,” it is the country’s national space agency responsible for …

10Jun 2025

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Axiom-4 Mission: India’s Leap in Human Spaceflight

Axiom-4 Mission: India’s Leap in Human Spaceflight Why in News? Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) on Axiom-4, marking a significant advancement in India’s space program, especially as it gears up for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission. Strategic Significance for India’s Space Program: Axiom-4 …

27May 2025

Gaganyaan Declared Mission of the Year 2025 by ISRO Chief

Gaganyaan Declared Mission of the Year 2025 by ISRO Chief On May 23, 2025, ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan officially declared 2025 as the “Gaganyaan Year,” highlighting a significant milestone in India’s space programme and digital infrastructure development. The Gaganyaan mission, a cornerstone of India’s digital public infrastructure initiatives, is India’s first human spaceflight endeavor, …

24May 2025

Bitcoin Soars Past $110K Amid US Crypto Bill

Bitcoin Soars Past $110K Amid US Crypto Bill Why in the News? Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $110,000 after the US Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan crypto regulation bill. The legislation focuses on stablecoin regulation, boosting investor confidence and signaling a pro-crypto shift in US policy. Impact on Bitcoin and Market Confidence: …

24May 2025

RBI Approves Record ₹2.68 Lakh Cr Dividend Transfer

RBI Approves Record ₹2.68 Lakh Cr Dividend Transfer Why in the News? The RBI Board approved a record surplus transfer of ₹2.68 lakh crore to the Central Government for FY 2024-25. This decision, under the revised Economic Capital Framework, will support fiscal consolidation amid domestic and global economic uncertainties. The move comes as part of …

24May 2025

Supreme Court’s CJI-Centric Culture Requires Immediate Fundamental Change

Supreme Court’s CJI-Centric Culture Requires Immediate Fundamental Change Syllabus: GS-2: Judiciary, Judicial Review, Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Focus: On May 23, 2025, Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka retired after authoring over 370 judgments and joining 1,000 decisions. On his final day, he delivered eleven significant rulings and publicly criticised the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice of India (CJI)-centric …

24May 2025

India’s Astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla Set to Embark on ISS Mission for Pioneering Space Agriculture Experiment

India’s Astronaut Sudhanshu Shukla Set to Embark on ISS Mission for Pioneering Space Agriculture Experiment In a landmark achievement for India’s space program and a significant development in aviation current affairs, Indian Air Force test pilot and astronaut Wing Commander Sudhanshu Shukla, an experienced pilot plane operator, is poised to participate in the upcoming Axiom …

16May 2025

Indian Army Showcases Combat Readiness in Teesta Prahar

Indian Army Showcases Combat Readiness in Teesta Prahar Why in the News ? The Indian Army conducted the Teesta Prahar exercise at the Teesta field firing range in West Bengal, involving multiple specialised units. It demonstrates India’s enhanced combat preparedness, especially in the context of Operation Sindoor and growing regional security challenges. Teesta Prahar: Objectives …

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