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KERALA REVIVES TRADITIONAL SURANGAM FOR WATER CONSERVATION WHY IN THE NEWS ? Conservation Initiative: Eight gram panchayats in Kasaragod district of Kerala will implement a project to restore traditional underground water tunnels called Surangams. Key Objective: The initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge, conserve rainwater and maintain river flows amid declining rainfall and increasing drought …
Read MoreASHOKE SEN BECOMES FIRST INDIAN TO RECEIVE OSKAR KLEIN MEDAL WHY IN THE NEWS ? Major Recognition: Renowned Indian theoretical physicist Professor Ashoke Sen has received the Oskar Klein Medal for 2026, becoming the first Indian physicist to receive this honour. Scientific Contributions: The award recognises his pioneering work in string theory, black hole entropy …
Read MoreNATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION: BUILDING INDIA’S INDIGENOUS HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ECOSYSTEM Why in the News? The government has highlighted the progress of the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) in developing an indigenous ecosystem covering supercomputer design, manufacturing, system software and specialised applications, strengthening India’s technological self-reliance. NATIONAL SUPERCOMPUTING MISSION AND INDIGENOUS CAPABILITY Mission Launch: The National Supercomputing Mission …
Read MorePRAGATI 50: DEVELOPING 50 CLEAN ROLE-MODEL CITIES IN INDIA Why in the News? The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched a new set of initiatives under PRAGATI 50 to develop 50 clean role-model cities across 24 states, focusing on urban cleanliness, waste management, sanitation, used-water management and citizen participation through a structured Model …
Read MoreSCO AND INDIA–PAKISTAN ENGAGEMENT: MULTILATERAL DIPLOMACY AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS Why in the News? India participated in the SCO National Coordinators’ meeting in Islamabad, marking the first official Indian delegation visit to Pakistan since Operation Sindoor. The development assumes significance amid continuing differences over terrorism and Kashmir, while Türkiye has indicated interest in deeper SCO engagement. …
Read MoreINDIA–JAPAN DEFENCE COOPERATION: NAVAL RADAR TECHNOLOGY AND INDO-PACIFIC SECURITY Why in the News? Japan has urged India to fast-track its internal approval process for the UNICORN naval radar technology-transfer agreement signed during the July India visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, while also highlighting plans for closer defence cooperation and an upcoming Quad naval …
Read MoreQUAD-AT-SEA SHIP OBSERVER MISSION: Why in the News? India has welcomed the commencement of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, announced during the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held in New Delhi in May 2026. The mission involves India, Australia, Japan and the United States, with officers from all four countries participating aboard Indian Coast Guard …
Read MoreWESTERN GHATS ECO-SENSITIVE AREAS: KERALA’S DEMAND FOR A FOREST-FOCUSED ESA Why in the News? The Kerala government has urged the Centre to limit the Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) in its Western Ghats region to 8,590.69 sq. km of forest areas, excluding populated areas, farmlands and plantations. The State argues that its dense population, extensive forest …
Read MoreAgeing with Dignity Requires Rights, Care and Protection Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Issues Related to Elderly, Human Resource Why in the News ? India is undergoing a significant demographic transition, with its elderly population increasing rapidly as fertility declines and life expectancy rises.India currently has around 150 million people aged above 60, and …
Read MoreTerritorial Army Launches Cybersecurity Hackathon For Innovation Why in the News ? The Territorial Army has launched Terrier Cyber Quest 2026, a national-level hackathon to develop indigenous solutions for emerging defence and cybersecurity challenges. The initiative brings together students, researchers, industry, government organisations and Armed Forces personnel to strengthen India’s technological capabilities. Terrier Cyber Quest …
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