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Death Penalty in India: Constitutional Validity, Deterrence Debate and Way Forward

Death Penalty in India: Context The Supreme Court recently upheld hanging as a constitutional method of execution, holding that the challenge against its scientific reliability and compatibility with the Article 21 right to a dignified death was not sustainable in...

Hunger Hotspots 2026: 13 Countries Facing Severe Food Crisis | FAO-WFP Report

The FAO-WFP Hunger Hotspots 2026 report highlights 13 countries and territories where acute food insecurity is expected to remain a serious concern during the June-November 2026 period. The report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food...

Indian Akshay Urja Day 2026: Aim, Importance, History and Significance

Indian Akshay Urja Day 2026 is observed on 20 August 2026 to promote awareness about renewable energy and encourage the adoption of clean, sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources. Also known as Renewable Energy Day, the occasion highlights the importance...

RK-251 Smart Cancer Drug: Indian Scientists Develop Targeted Cancer Treatment

Indian scientists have developed RK-251, a promising smart cancer drug designed to target tumour cells while potentially reducing damage to healthy cells. The research marks an important development in targeted cancer therapy and drug discovery. The research was led by...

BPSC Prosecution Officer Answer Key 2026 Released: Check Law and General Studies Answer Key

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has released the provisional answer key for the BPSC Prosecution Officer Competitive Examination 2026 conducted under Advertisement No. 13/2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can use the answer key to verify their responses...

India Joins NASA Moon Base Programme 2032: Why India’s Participation Matters

India’s possible participation in NASA Moon Base Programme could mark a significant transition in the country’s space journey—from conducting independent lunar missions to participating in developing sustainable lunar infrastructure. The initiative is particularly important as India simultaneously pursues Gaganyaan, the...

Coastal Erosion in India: Causes, Impacts and Way Forward | UPSC

 Context According to data cited by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways in the Rajya Sabha, nearly 28% of Odisha’s 564-km coastline is affected by coastal erosion. The assessment is based on studies by the National Centre for...

India’s Saptadhara: 7 Pillars of Shakti and Viksit Bharat 2026

Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on 15 August 2026, outlined “Shakti Ki Saptadhara”—seven strategic streams intended to strengthen India’s capabilities and support the goal of Viksit Bharat. About India’s Saptadhara Concept: “Saptadhara” refers to seven...

India’s Olympic Vision 2036: Why PM Modi Is Targeting Children Aged 5–15

India is preparing for a long-term transformation of its sporting ecosystem with a focus on identifying talent at the grassroots level. In his Independence Day Address on August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide talent hunt for...

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): India’s Nuclear Energy Mission

Under the Nuclear Energy Mission, the Government of India aims to develop and operationalise at least five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033. This initiative is part of India’s broader ambition to expand nuclear power capacity to 100 GWe...