Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a comprehensive six-day tour covering the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. This high-level diplomatic mission underscores India’s growing footprint across both the Middle East and Europe. First Leg: The United Arab Emirates The Prime Minister’s first stop is the UAE, marking his eighth […]
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Supreme Court Judge Strength increased: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the strength of Judges of the Supreme Court of […]
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Ethanol Blending in India: The Water-Energy Paradox 1. Context & Policy Background India is aggressively pursuing the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme to reduce its dependence on expensive crude oil imports (approx. 85% imported) and to achieve carbon emission targets. 2. The Critical “Water Footprint” of Ethanol The most alarming takeaway from the recent NITI […]
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NITI Aayog new Vice Chairperson 2026 In a significant move toward revitalizing India’s premier policy think-tank, the Government of India notified the reconstitution of the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) on April 24, 2026. The restructuring brings in a blend of seasoned economists, seasoned administrators, and domain experts in science and healthcare, signaling […]
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On April 15, 2026, Indian Grandmaster R. Vaishali (24) scripted history by winning the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament in Cyprus. This victory marks a watershed moment for Indian chess, as she becomes the first Indian woman to win the Candidates title and earn a direct challenge for the Women’s World Chess Championship. Key Highlights of […]
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Why in the News? India has achieved a historic milestone in its intellectual property (IP) journey. In the Financial Year 2025-26, patent filings in the country soared to an unprecedented 1.43 lakh (143,729), marking a massive 30.2% increase over the previous year. This surge signals India’s rapid transition from a service-oriented economy to a knowledge-based […]
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Why in the News? In a landmark move to bolster India’s scientific output, NITI Aayog recently released two pivotal reports: “Ease of Doing Research & Development in India” and the “Survey Report on Ease of Doing R&D in India.” The reports are the culmination of a nine-month intensive study involving 400+ institutional leaders and 850+ […]
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