Current Affairs Notes

The 2026 West Asia geopolitical crisis has highlighted a critical strategic vulnerability for India: its near-total dependence on imported helium. Read here to learn more. Helium is a strategic industrial gas essential for healthcare, semiconductor fabrication, aerospace, scientific research, and … [Read more...] about Helium Supply Crisis: India’s import dependence

The launch of Artemis II (2026) marks a defining moment in the history of space exploration. Read here for a detailed analysis of the mission. Artemis II represents humanity’s return to deep space beyond Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972. Unlike earlier missions … [Read more...] about Artemis II: Humanity’s return to Deep Space

India’s Energy Security is being tested in the current geopolitical scenario. Read here to learn more about the strategies to strengthen India’s energy security. India’s energy security remains structurally fragile, with heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels and exposure to geopolitical … [Read more...] about India’s Energy Security

The Biopharma SHAKTI scheme has the potential to fundamentally reshape how biologics are developed in India. It will aid in accelerating the transition from traditional animal-based testing to advanced human-relevant, non-animal models (NAMs). Read here to learn more. The Union Budget 2026-27 … [Read more...] about BioPharma SHAKTI Scheme

India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) (2031-2035) have been approved by the Union Cabinet. Read here to know the key highlights, approach, and challenges for NDC 3.0. The Union Cabinet’s approval of India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) marks a crucial step … [Read more...] about Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0)

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been passed in Parliament. The amendment is drawing widespread protest from the people. Read here to learn more. The passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, by Parliament marks a … [Read more...] about Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026

What are Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV)? How will they contribute to balancing food security and Energy Transition in India? Read here to learn more. The Union Budget 2026-27 has significantly boosted India’s push toward renewable energy by nearly doubling the allocation for the PM-KUSUM scheme to … [Read more...] about Agri-Photovoltaics (AgriPV)

What is the Significance of Earth’s Energy Imbalance (EEI)? The State of the Global Climate 2025 was released by WMO. Read here to learn about the key findings. The ‘State of the Global Climate 2025’ report, released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on World Meteorological Day (23 … [Read more...] about Earth’s Energy Imbalance (IEE)

Atmospheric Re-entry of a spacecraft is one of the most crucial and demanding phases of a space mission. Read here to understand the science and challenges of returning from Space. Returning a spacecraft safely to Earth is one of the most technically demanding phases of any space … [Read more...] about Atmospheric Re-entry of Spacecraft

Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) is a landmark step towards accelerating industrial growth. Read here to learn all about it. The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) with an outlay of ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across … [Read more...] about BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana)