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Context of the News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted multiple strategic missile tests, including: These developments significantly strengthen India’s strategic deterrence, missile defence capabilities, and indigenous defence ecosystem. Background India launched its Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) Programme in 1999 in response to the growing missile and nuclear capabilities in its neighbourhood. […]

Context of the News The Union Government has warned about potential rogue drone attacks targeting critical installations near India’s borders. In response, security agencies are accelerating the deployment of advanced counter-drone systems to protect strategic assets and critical infrastructure. The concern has intensified due to recent conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, where inexpensive commercial […]

Context of the News NASA has officially announced the four-member crew and revised mission profile for Artemis III, which is now scheduled for 2027 as a complex Low Earth Orbit (LEO) test mission. The mission will validate critical technologies needed for future human lunar landings. Background The Artemis Program is NASA’s flagship human space exploration […]

Why in News? Recently, the Defence Minister described Project Kusha as a “game changer” for India’s security architecture while inaugurating the Advanced Weapon System Complex at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)‘s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad. The project is expected to significantly strengthen India’s indigenous air and missile defence capabilities. […]

Why in News? Recently, Kerala has reported a surge in Shigellosis (Bacillary Dysentery) cases across multiple districts, prompting health authorities to issue advisories on: The outbreak has raised concerns regarding waterborne diseases and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance. About Shigellosis Shigellosis, also known as Bacillary Dysentery, is a highly infectious bacterial disease that affects […]

Context of the News Estonian government officials and technology industry leaders have expressed a strong interest in expanding cooperation with India in strategic sectors such as defence, cybersecurity, trade, digital governance, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The development highlights the growing importance of India-Estonia relations amid increasing global emphasis on digital transformation, cyber resilience, and technology-driven […]

Context of the News India’s agricultural sector has undergone a major transformation over the last 12 years, moving beyond traditional welfare support toward income security, market reforms, technology adoption, infrastructure development, and climate resilience. Flagship schemes such as PM-KISAN, PMFBY, e-NAM, Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), PM-KUSUM, and MSP reforms have played a crucial role in […]

Context of the News India’s progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has come into focus after the National Statistical Office (NSO) 2025 Survey reported: These improvements have largely been driven by flagship initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat and the National Health Mission (NHM). Background What is Universal Health Coverage (UHC)? Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means […]

Context of the News The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry recently launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to facilitate the implementation of the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA). The portal will function as a single digital interface for project submission, appraisal, evaluation, approval and real-time monitoring of industrial park projects under the scheme. […]

Context of the News The Supreme Court of India recently upheld a trial court’s order directing a Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test in a long-running paternity dispute. The judgment revisits the delicate constitutional balance between: The ruling builds upon a series of Supreme Court judgments that have shaped India’s jurisprudence on paternity disputes and DNA testing. […]