Archives for January 2026

The winters are observing Snowfall Deficit in the Western Himalayas. Read here to know the Causes, Implications of the climate crisis. Large parts of the western Himalayas are witnessing an unusually dry and snowless winter, with Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir recording … [Read more...] about Snowfall Deficit in the Himalayas

The Supreme Court has issued interim directions on student suicides in Higher Educational Institutions. The alarming increase in student suicides over the last decade has raised numerous questions about the education system in India. Read here to learn more. In a significant intervention … [Read more...] about Suicides in Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs)

What is meant by Crypto KYC? How do cryptocurrency exchanges in India vet their customers? Read here to learn more. With the rapid growth of cryptocurrencies and other virtual digital assets (VDAs), regulators across the world have been grappling with concerns related to money laundering, terror … [Read more...] about Crypto KYC: How are crypto exchanges vetting customers?

Project Suncatcher is a project by Google Research to explore Space-Based AI Datacentres and the Future of Sustainable Compute. Read here to learn more. With artificial intelligence rapidly becoming one of the most energy-intensive sectors of the global economy, technology companies are … [Read more...] about Project Suncatcher

NITI Aayog has released a Report on the convergence of schemes for MSME in January 2026 to improve the efficiency of the MSME sector. Read here to learn more about the report. In January 2026, NITI Aayog released a comprehensive policy report titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through … [Read more...] about Convergence of Schemes for MSMEs

The recent crisis in Iran has structural fault lines and a history behind the unrest. Despite repeated crackdowns and temporary stabilisation, structural causes remain unresolved, making crises cyclical rather than exceptional. Read here to learn more. Iran is once again witnessing widespread … [Read more...] about Crisis in Iran: The Iranian Conundrum

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Environmental Impact is an emerging challenge. AI today represents a digital-ecological paradox; it enables sustainability solutions while simultaneously stressing natural resources. Read here to learn more. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping economies, … [Read more...] about AI and its Environmental Impact

Pax Silica Initiative, led by the United States, is an economic security and technology partnership. It is seen as a strategic realignment in the age of chips and artificial intelligence. Read here to learn more. The United States’ announcement that India will be invited to join the US-led Pax … [Read more...] about Pax Silica

The Petrodollar system is declining amid various geopolitical scenarios like the Venezuela Crisis. Read here to learn more about the Geopolitics of Oil, Dollar Dominance, and Global Power Shifts. The recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States has revived global … [Read more...] about Petrodollar System

The Indian Fertilizer Industry has achieved an all-time high fertilizer production in 2025. Read here to learn more about the domestic fertilizer industry. The Indian fertilizer industry plays a pivotal role in sustaining agricultural productivity, food security, and farmer incomes in a country … [Read more...] about Indian Fertilizer Industry