The koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an arboreal, herbivorous marsupial native to eastern and southeastern Australia. Solitary and eucalyptus-dependent, it sleeps 18–20 hours, breeds via pouches, inhabits woodlands and shrublands, and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Click to View MoreIndia's Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a response to global demand for rapid, cost-effective missions. Launched by ISRO, it features a liquid-based Velocity Trimming Module and a 72-hour turnaround time.
Click to View MoreUndersea cables, crucial for the global digital economy, pose a significant strategic vulnerability for India, particularly with Mumbai and Chennai landing stations. The recent Red Sea cable cuts highlight geopolitical and physical risks. To ensure resilience, strategic diversification of landing sites, simplified regulations, and indigenous repair capabilities are essential.
Click to View MoreThe Union Cabinet has approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals like lithium and cobalt from e-waste. This initiative, part of the National Critical Mineral Mission, aims to boost domestic capacity, reduce import dependency, and support India's climate and circular economy goals.
Click to View MoreIndia launch first indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, Vikram 3201, marks a step toward semiconductor self-reliance. This achievement, driven by the India Semiconductor Mission, aims to reduce import dependency by promoting domestic manufacturing, design, and attracting global investment to tap into the future $1 trillion market.
Click to View MoreIndia’s AI in governance, exemplified by tools like ‘SabhaSaar’, aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric services. Success demands robust laws, ethical safeguards, skill development, and digital inclusion. Balancing innovation with accountability, India can draw global best practices to ensure AI serves public good without eroding trust or rights.
Click to View MoreBiogas is produced through a biochemical process in which certain types of bacteria convert the biological waste into useful biogas. Biogas decreases deforestation and methane emissions, while the slurry byproduct promotes organic farming. Experts believe residential air pollution is a huge global health issue, accounting for 3.1 million premature deaths in 2021.
Click to View MoreTechno-capitalism, where tech and data drive global power, offers India opportunities via DPI and startups. But challenges like digital divides and AI job impacts persist. India's strategic autonomy, tech diplomacy, and self-reliance are key. This approach boosts 'Make in India', transforming crisis into opportunity for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.
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