Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
Earth System Science Organization What is Bathymetry?
SPARC (Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration)
Eligibility Objective of Scheme Thrust Areas Expected Outcomes of SPARC
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act, 2023 What is the Anusandhan National Research Foundation?
Coal Gasification
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Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Note: In 2017, India attained the status of an associate member within the International Energy Agency
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023
Background What are the Key Provisions under the Bill? Key Provisions MMDR Act 1957 MMDR Amendment Bill Private Sector to Mine Atomic Minerals The Act allows the only State agencies in the exploration of the atomic minerals such as lithium, beryllium, niobium, titanium, tantalum and zirconium. The Bill allows the private sector to mine six out of 12 […]
Indigenisation of the Indian Defence Sector
Self-reliance in defence is of vital importance for both strategic and economic reasons, hence building an indigenous defence potential is essential. The presence of robust security architecture is primary for India’s geopolitical ambitions and against hostile neighbours’ actions. Why indigenisation? History of the Indian defence sector Current developments in indigenisation of the defence sector: Challenges […]
UPSC Prelims 2025 Question Paper and Key
The UPSC Prelims 2025 exam was held today across India. Lakhs of students appeared for this important exam. This is the first step to become an IAS, IPS, or IFS officer. In this blog, we will share the full question paper and answer key of UPSC Prelims 2025. This will help students know how many […]
Rohingya Issue
What is the Rohingya Crisis? Concerns and Recommendations Outlined in the Report? What can be the Reasons behind India’s Decision not to Sign the 1951 Refugee Convention?
INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) Award
What do we Know about INSPIRE Scheme? What are the Other Related Initiatives?