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INDIGENOUS MICRO GAS TURBINE ENGINES: BOOST TO INDIA’S UAV AND DEFENCE CAPABILITIES Why in the News? CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous Micro and Small Gas Turbine Engines—NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100—on 25 August 2026. The engines, producing 5 kg, 50 kg and 100 kg thrust respectively, are designed for applications including tactical UAVs, drone …
Read MoreHandloom Sector: India’s Heritage and Economic Future Why in the News ? National Handloom Day, observed on August 7, highlights the economic and cultural importance of India’s handloom sector. Despite supporting millions of livelihoods and empowering women, the sector faces declining returns, fragmented markets and disappearing traditional weaves, requiring renewed policy support. Handloom as an …
Read MoreEmpowering India’s Handloom Weavers Syllabus GS 3: Indian Economy Why in the News? Recently, India observed the 12th National Handloom Day, highlighting handloom’s role in Viksit Bharat 2047, sustainable growth, women-led livelihoods, innovation, rural development, and global competitiveness. Introduction India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 requires more than advanced technology and modern industries. It also …
Read MoreIndia Develops Indigenous Turbojet Engine Boosting Defence Self Reliance Why in the News ? India has successfully developed its first indigenous Expendable Turbojet Engine in the 350 kg thrust class, designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The achievement marks a major milestone in indigenous aero-engine technology and strengthens the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative …
Read MoreDefence Technology Transfer Challenges Syllabus GS 3: Defence and technology Why in the News? Recently, negotiations over the GE F414 fighter engine faced major difficulties, highlighting continuing challenges in India-United States defence technology cooperation, industrial collaboration, technology transfer, and joint manufacturing efforts. Introduction India and the United States have steadily expanded defence cooperation through defence …
Read MoreINDIA SEMICONDUCTOR MISSION (ISM) 2.0 Why in the News? EFC Approval: The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) has cleared a proposal of ₹1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a special intensive revision of the original semiconductor policy framework. Higher Allocation: The proposed outlay is about 64% higher than the ₹76,000 crore allocated …
Read MorePutin Offers Su-57 Stealth Fighter to India; HAL Likely Partner for Make in India Production Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered India the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft, along with a proposal for joint production and further co-development in India. The offer was made during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in June 2026, …
Read MoreReimagining India’s Growth Through Industrial Transformation Syllabus: GS-3:Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Growth & Development Why in the News ? The debate on India’s economic strategy has resurfaced following the IMF’s report on Geoeconomics and the Return of Economic Statecraft, which questions hyper-globalisation and unrestricted free trade. The article argues that India should move beyond the 1991 …
Read MorePM FLAGS OFF ELECTRIC BUSES UNDER PM E-BUS SEWA SCHEME Why in the News? Scheme Launch: Prime Minister virtually flagged off new electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme in Chandigarh. Urban Mobility Push: The initiative strengthens India’s commitment toward green urban transport and sustainable mobility transition. PM E-BUS SEWA SCHEME FEATURES Launch Framework: …
Read MoreINDIA’S NEXT INDUSTRIAL SHIFT — ELECTRONS OVER MOLECULES Why in the News? The global energy transition debate is shifting from renewable capacity addition to industrial electrification. China’s manufacturing dominance and green industrial policy have renewed focus on electricity-led competitiveness. India’s clean energy goals and export ambitions have sparked discussion on accelerating industrial electrification to remain …
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