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Artificial Reefs have immense significance for marine biodiversity, coastal ecosystems and the blue economy. Read here to learn more. The historic SS United States, once the world's fastest transatlantic passenger liner, was deliberately sunk off Florida, USA, in November 2026 to create the … [Read more...] about Artificial Reefs

DPIIT's 100-Item Indigenisation Initiative aims to strengthen India's manufacturing and supply-chain resilience. Read here to learn more. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is spearheading an initiative to identify and promote domestic manufacturing of 100 … [Read more...] about DPIIT’s 100-items indigenisation initiative

India has completed 10 Years of Demonetisation. Let’s assess its economic impact and legacy. India completed ten years of the 2016 demonetisation exercise on 8 November 2026. The anniversary has renewed debate over its economic outcomes, particularly the expansion of digital payments, tax … [Read more...] about 10 Years of Demonetisation

Physical AI is transforming industrial operations, robotics and the energy sector. Read here to learn more. Major technology and energy companies, including OpenAI and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), reportedly signed an agreement at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and … [Read more...] about Physical AI

Punjab-Haryana-Rajasthan Water Dispute: Historical Allocations, SYL Canal and Cooperative Federalism The Punjab-Haryana-Rajasthan water dispute remains a major inter-state river water conflict in north-western India. It centres on the allocation and utilisation of Ravi-Beas waters, the … [Read more...] about Punjab-Haryana-Rajasthan Water Dispute

Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Amendment Order, 2026 revises Passport and Visa Rules. Read here to learn more. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026, revising passport and visa exemptions for specified foreign … [Read more...] about Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order 2026

Agnipath Scheme Reforms 2026 include a two-year service extension and a pathway to regular enrolment. Read here to learn more. The Union Cabinet has approved major changes to the Agnipath recruitment scheme, allowing eligible Agniveers to undertake an additional two-year service extension after … [Read more...] about Agnipath Scheme Reforms 2026

Immersive Technologies are transforming India’s digital and creative economy. Read here to learn more. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is expanding India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) ecosystem with a ₹250 crore allocation in the … [Read more...] about Immersive Technologies

Youth Protests under Neoliberalism shed light on economic insecurity, intergenerational inequality and democratic accountability. Read here to learn more. A wave of youth-led protests across Europe and South Asia has brought renewed attention to economic insecurity, unemployment, unaffordable … [Read more...] about Neoliberalism: Youth protests around the World