Militaries now deploy swarm technology, loitering munitions, and stealth UCAVs to achieve asymmetric advantages. India accelerates Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, integrating Directed Energy Weapons and AI-powered grids to neutralize evolving aerial threats while ensuring strategic self-reliance.
Click to View MoreIn 2026, Jharkhand's Bhagaiya silk, Kuchai silk, Munda jewellery, and bamboo craft secured the Geographical Indication (GI) tag with NABARD's assistance. This recognition legally protects indigenous craftsmanship, boosts export potential, and promotes sustainable economic growth for marginalized tribal artisans.
Click to View MoreThe Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), conducted by the NSO, tracks India's employment trends. Recently revamped to provide monthly data, it measures LFPR, WPR, and Unemployment Rates using Current Weekly and Usual Status, highlighting key shifts towards formalization and female participation.
Click to View MoreA windfall tax (SAED) targets supernormal corporate profits arising from external crises. Recently hiked to ₹14/litre on diesel, India utilizes this tool to stabilize domestic fuel supplies, offset excise cuts, and curb inflation amidst the 2026 global energy crisis.
Click to View MorePreventive detention laws in India allow the government to detain individuals without trial for up to three months to prevent potential crimes. Authorized under Article 22 of the Constitution, these laws protect national security and public order but face civil rights criticism.
Click to View MoreThe Mohenjo-daro Dancing Girl, a 10.5-cm bronze artefact from the Indus Valley Civilization, showcases advanced lost-wax metallurgical techniques. Discovered in 1926, this iconic sculpture reflects the high aesthetic sophistication, cultural richness, and artistic mastery of India's earliest urban society.
Click to View MoreNaegleria fowleri, a thermophilic free-living amoeba, causes the highly fatal Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) by entering the brain via nasal passages from warm freshwater. Rising temperatures and poor water quality have triggered an unprecedented outbreak in Kerala, necessitating strict One Health surveillance.
Click to View MoreOn June 15, Goa hosted the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference themed "Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration." The event focused on India's 100 GW target by 2030, domestic manufacturing, and grid readiness.
Click to View MoreThe India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 elevates bilateral ties to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. It prioritizes co-development in artificial intelligence, space technologies, and deep-tech startups, integrating frameworks like DEPA to secure digital sovereignty and robust global supply chains.
Click to View MoreFrance hosts the 52nd G7 Summit in Évian, where leaders address economic security, Chinese overcapacity, and AI governance. India participates as an outreach partner for the 13th time.
Click to View MoreThe 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens India's energy security and the lives of Indian seafarers in the Gulf. In response, India escalated diplomatic protests, issued safety circulars, and deployed naval task forces under Operations Sankalp and Urja Suraksha.
Click to View MoreDropshipping is an inventory-free retail model where sellers forward orders to suppliers who ship directly to consumers. While it offers low-risk entrepreneurship, it requires strict adherence to GST, customs, and consumer protection laws to mitigate supply chain and fraud risks.
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