SCO Summit 2025: A Geopolitical Pivot in Tianjin

SCO Summit 2025

In 2025, the following SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, serving, in a literal sense, as the real turning point in Eurasian geopolitics. Besides flag-waving, the summit provides an opportunity for SC members to build partnerships in areas such as security, trade, energy cooperation, and cultural exchanges. However, the summit stands out particularly … Read more

ISRO’s First Integrated Air Drop Test Boosts Gaganyaan Mission

ISRO’s First Integrated Air Drop Test Boosts Gaganyaan Mission

On 24 August, ISRO accomplished the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) for the Gaganyaan mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, India. This mega test brought in an all-important passing into a later stage of validating parachute-based deceleration methods for the Crew Module (CM), an extremely important system during re-entry into the atmosphere … Read more

A New Moon of Uranus Discovered

A New Moon of Uranus Discovered

In February 2025, the NASA astronomers made a notable revelation of recognising a new natural satellite (moon) orbiting Uranus. The findings have opened up new opportunities for outer space research and to understand the complex dynamics of this far-off space. Uranus occupies a unique place in the solar system, and this discovery is a milestone … Read more

Smart City Index 2025: The Housing Affordability Challenge

Smart City Index 2025

The Smart City Index 2025 of the IMD World Competitiveness Centre sees technology as only one aspect, along with infrastructure readiness. It further points towards what is probably the major challenge of contemporary urban existence: affordable housing.  Housing costs in both developed and developing economies are rising well beyond incomes. In India, which is presently … Read more

Parliament Passes Online Gaming Bill 2025: What It Means for India

Online Gaming Bill 2025

The Indian government has brought a shift in online gaming platforms while sanctioning a bill on August 19 (Tuesday). With this bill, the government wants to put control on the fast-growing game industry. The change might be a nightmare for fantasy sports, rummy, betting and gambling games where participants wager real money with expectations of … Read more

The 13-Month Calendar Explained: Benefits, Structure & History

13-Month Calendar

Whatever your thoughts may be, the irregularities of the Gregorian calendar as it stands today can often be very confusing. The months are of different lengths; holidays shift from one weekday to another every year, and planning just becomes a mess. Hence, numerous reformers and thinkers have proposed alternative calendars, one of the most popular … Read more

Khelo Bharat Niti-2025: An Initiative to Empower Youth through Sports

Khelo Bharat Niti-2025

Gone are the days when playing in a world-class arena and an international sports stadium was a dream of every sports aspirant. From playing in dusty grounds to professional stadiums, in 2025, the government will transform the sports domain with the introduction of Khelo Bharat Niti (KBN). The initiative is implemented to transform casual playtime … Read more

Sudarshan Chakra: India’s Multi-Layered Defence Shield Explained

Sudarshan Chakra Defence Shield

India’s security landscape is formed in a complex geopolitical environment; two frontline adversaries and cross-border threats make it a strategic necessity for strengthening air defence. Sudarshan Chakra’s roots: this has been India’s sincere effort to create a multi-layered defence shield that would roll up an indigenous umbrella capable of robust and all-around aerial protection. This … Read more

E20 Fuel in India: What It Is, Why It Matters, and What’s Next

E20 Fuel in India

With the introduction of the E20 ethanol blend in India, the central government is taking a major step towards greener energy and revolutionising the mobility sector. The significant shift to green fuel resources has already been implemented across the country, ahead of its primary 2030 target. However, a major concern arises among vehicle users about … Read more

IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch Program to Boost AI in Cancer Treatment

IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch Program

AI is changing the fabric of healthcare across the world, and India is now stepping forward with grand plans in cancer care. IndiaAI’s Independent Business Division (IBD) partnered with the National Cancer Grid (NCG) in announcing the launch of the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge CATCH grant program. The present initiative intends to support innovation … Read more