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Space Technology
30 Sep, 2025

Scientists turn to the moon to catch spacetime’s faintest music, Pg2

Scientists plan lunar gravitational-wave detector (LILA) to explore sub-hertz frequencies, unveiling cosmic mysteries beyond Earth's reach.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
30 Sep, 2025

The Wassenaar Arrangement: the need to reform export control regimes, Pg9

Wassenaar Arrangement faces calls for reform to address cloud service export loopholes amid surveillance and human rights concerns.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology
30 Sep, 2025

The Indian Ocean mineral exploration push, Pg14.

India secures exclusive rights for polymetallic sulphide exploration in Carlsberg Ridge, boosting resource security and deep-sea technology advancements.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityIT and ComputersSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
30 Sep, 2025

Your platform, our terms, Pg11.

India's TikTok ban highlights regulatory gaps; US deal offers lessons in negotiating platform compliance through sovereign infrastructure and algorithmic oversight.

Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
29 Sep, 2025

Clustering maize plants together can improve their insect resistance, Pg2

Study reveals maize plants use 'linalool' to communicate insect attacks, triggering defense mechanisms in crowded fields, enhancing resilience.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
29 Sep, 2025

Multi-messenger astronomy, Pg2

Multi-messenger astronomy enhances universe study using gravitational waves, neutrinos, cosmic rays, and light, revealing astrophysical processes.

Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology
29 Sep, 2025

Astrosat, India’s first space observatory, completes a decade among the stars, Pg12

AstroSat, India's pioneering space observatory, marks a decade of stellar discoveries, from black holes to distant galaxies, revolutionizing multi-wavelength astronomy.

Inclusive GrowthIndustrial RevolutionEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyScience and Technology in Everyday Life
29 Sep, 2025

An Engels’ pause in an AI-shaped world, Pg6

AI revolution may mirror 19th-century 'Engels' Pause,' widening inequality despite productivity gains, warranting proactive governance and policy interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Science and Technology in Everyday Life
29 Sep, 2025

Norms for EV charging stations under PM E-DRIVE, Pg22.

Centre unveils PM E-DRIVE scheme, allocating ₹2,000 crore for 72,300 EV charging stations nationwide with tiered subsidy structure.

IT and ComputersRole of External State and Non State ActorsBasics of Cyber Security
28 Sep, 2025

How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.

A joint investigation in August 2025 exposed how Israel’s military intelligence unit, Unit 8200, used Microsoft’s cloud services (Azure) to store and analyse millions of Palestinians’ phone calls. The revelations triggered global debate on corporate accountability in mass surveillance.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
28 Sep, 2025

Can an ivermectin pill keep malaria from being transmitted?, Pg11

Ivermectin shows promise in malaria control: Kenya trial sees 26% case drop, but resistance and mixed results raise concerns.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
28 Sep, 2025

First bullet train section to be completed by 2027, Pg9

India's first bullet train project on track; Surat-Bilimora section to launch by 2027, full Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor by 2029.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
28 Sep, 2025

PM launches BSNL's 'swadeshi' 4G network, Pg11.

PM Modi launches BSNL's indigenous 4G network, commissioning 97,500 towers nationwide for ₹37,000 crore, connecting 30,000 villages.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
28 Sep, 2025

Holtec ships key fuel storage modules for Kudankulam plant, Pg11.

Holtec ships spent fuel storage modules to Kudankulam plant, boosting Indo-US nuclear collaboration after regulatory clearance for SMR technology transfer.

Health SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyBiotechnology
28 Sep, 2025

IIT Madras researchers create cancer tissue bank for customised Indian patient therapies, Pg8.

IIT Madras develops cancer tissue bank for personalized therapies, discovering unique mutations in Indian patients for targeted treatments and early diagnosis.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
28 Sep, 2025

Explained: Delivery timeline critical

IAF fighter squadron crisis demands timely LCA Mk 1A delivery; HAL seeks tech transfer clarity for LCA Mk 2 engine deal.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
27 Sep, 2025

MiG-21 jets fly into history after 6 decades of service, Pg12.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) formally decommissioned the MiG-21 fighter jets at a grand ceremony in Chandigarh, marking the end of the aircraft’s nearly 60-year-long operational journey in India’s defence history.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian DiasporaEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySpace Technology
27 Sep, 2025

India-EU strategic agenda, Pg 18.

India and EU to bolster strategic ties focusing trade, technology, security, and connectivity ahead of leaders' summit in February.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
27 Sep, 2025

MiG-21 bows out: road ahead for IAF's dwindling fighter fleet, Pg18.

IAF retires MiG-21s amid dwindling squadron strength, raising concerns over defense capabilities against China and Pakistan by 2035.

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