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Indian Navy Commissions Survey Vessel-Class Ship Ikshak Why in the News ? The Indian Navy has commissioned Survey Vessel-Class Ship Ikshak at the Kochi Naval Base, marking a major boost to India’s hydrographic survey capabilities and showcasing the nation’s progress towards self-reliance in indigenous shipbuilding under the Make in India initiative. Commissioning and Key Highlights: …
Read MoreHAL Signs MoU with Russian UAC for Aircraft Production Introduction: On October 27, 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) of Russia to produce the Superjet 100 (SJ-100) aircraft in India. This marks a significant step towards self-reliance in India’s civil aviation sector. Key Points: Aircraft …
Read MoreIndian Navy to Commission Indigenous Vessel Ikshak Why in the News ? The Indian Navy will commission the indigenous survey vessel Ikshak at Naval Base Kochi on December 6, 2025. The vessel, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), highlights India’s progress toward self-reliance and advanced naval capability. This development aligns with various regulatory …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first Tejas LCA Mk1A fighter jet from HAL’s new Nashik production line, marking a major milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. India’s Push for Defence Self-Reliance: Historic Milestone: The unveiling of Tejas LCA Mk1A and a …
Read MoreRethinking India’s National Assets and Industrial Strategy Syllabus: GS -3: Industrial Policy, Infrastructure, Growth & Development Why in the News? India’s persistent dependence on imports, especially from China, has raised concerns about its industrial policy, capital goods production, and strategic vulnerabilities. The widening gap between India’s and China’s manufacturing capabilities highlights the urgent need for …
Read MoreIndia’s Gender Data Gap Hampers Economic Ambitions Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? India’s ambition to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047 is hindered by the lack of gender-disaggregated data. The Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index, launched by Uttar Pradesh, highlights how embedding a gender …
Read MoreUNLOCKING INNOVATION WITH INDIA’S PROCUREMENT REFORMS Why in the news? Research and development (R&D) can be transformed by integrating global best practices in market-shaping, cognitive tools, and hybrid governance. Traditional procurement policies, though aimed at transparency and cost-efficiency, often have unintended negative effects on R&D. While these frameworks succeed in preventing fraud, they tend to …
Read MoreIndia Unveils Vikram 32-bit Space Grade Processor Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the first Made in India Vikram 32-bit microprocessor chip at Semicon India 2025. Developed by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and SCL Chandigarh, it marks a major milestone in India’s semiconductor and space technology, showcasing the country’s commitment to …
Read MoreINDIA-JAPAN TIES — OLD PARTNERS, NEW PRIORITIES Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Japan and China starting August 29. The visit comes during a period of shifting global geopolitics. Relations with China are showing tentative signs of easing after prolonged tensions. At the same time, there is growing uncertainty …
Read MoreAtmanirbhar Bharat and Path to Viksit Bharat Syllabus: GS Paper – 3 Growth & DevelopmentGS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions Why in the News ? On August 15, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort. He emphasized self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) as the foundation for building a Viksit Bharat by …
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