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Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Data Breach Explained: Why India’s Biggest Atomic Project Faces a New Cybersecurity Challenge

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Files relating to India’s largest nuclear power plant Kudankulam exposed in data breach

India’s largest nuclear power project, Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KKNPP) in Tamil Nadu, has come under the spotlight after a ransomware group allegedly leaked thousands of files linked to the project. While there is no evidence that the plant’s nuclear reactor control systems were compromised, the incident highlights the growing cybersecurity risks facing critical infrastructure. … Read more

India’s Soft Power: Civilisation as a Strategic Asset

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India's Soft Power: Civilisation as a Strategic Asset

In an era where global influence is measured not only by military strength and economic power but also by culture, ideas and values, India’s soft power has emerged as one of its strongest diplomatic assets. Rooted in over 5,000 years of civilisation, India’s cultural legacy continues to shape its relations with countries across Asia, particularly … Read more

Inclusive Growth and issues arising from it

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Inclusive Growth: Development That Reaches Everyone

“Growth is meaningful only when it improves the lives of all sections of society, not just the privileged few.” Economic growth alone does not guarantee equitable development. Many countries have achieved high GDP growth while witnessing rising inequality, unemployment, regional disparities, and social exclusion. Inclusive growth aims to ensure that the benefits of economic expansion … Read more

India’s Firsts 2025–26: Ultimate Science and Technology Notes

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India's Firsts 2025–26: Ultimate Science and Technology Notes

World’s first nuclear heat-based Cu–Cl thermochemical hydrogen production facility → IGCAR Kalpakkam Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project SkyCast → India’s first integrated aviation weather monitoring system (IGI Airport, Delhi). BIRSA-101 → India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease. DHRUV64 → India’s first 1.0 GHz, 64-bit dual-core microprocessor. BharatGen → India’s first sovereign multilingual & … Read more

India Unveils World’s First Nuclear Heat-Based Hydrogen Plant

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India Unveils World's First Nuclear Heat-Based Hydrogen Plant

Major Achievement What Makes it Unique? Technology Used Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle Advantages Role of FBTR Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR) Institutions Involved Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Significance Link with India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Programme Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 The new … Read more

India’s International Collaboration for Strategic and Critical Minerals

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India's international collaboration for strategic and critical minerals

Strategic and critical minerals are essential for sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy, semiconductors, defence, and advanced technologies. To secure mineral supply chains, India has strengthened international partnerships and overseas mineral acquisitions. Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) Country-wise Collaborations & Progress 🇦🇷 Argentina (Catamarca Province) 🇦🇺 Australia 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇮🇹 Italy India’s Membership … Read more

Major Facts About India: AI, Infrastructure Economy & Global Influence

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Major Facts About India: Rankings, Economic Power & Innovation

India is emerging as a major global power across economy, AI, infrastructure, agriculture, space, manufacturing, renewable energy, and digital innovation. From becoming the world’s 6th largest economy and 3rd in AI vibrancy to achieving breakthroughs in space missions, infrastructure, startups, and global services, India is rapidly strengthening its position in the global order. Major Update:The … Read more

India’s Crude Oil Imports (Top Sources) — Apr–Nov FY26

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🛢️ India’s Crude Oil Imports (Top Sources) — Apr–Nov FY26

India’s oil map is changing.From Russia to the Middle East to the Americas — New Delhi is diversifying crude sources to strengthen energy security. 🇷🇺 Russia — 32.4%🇮🇶 Iraq — 17.6%🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — 13.6%🇦🇪 UAE — 11.1%🇺🇸 USA — 8.1%🇳🇬 Nigeria — 3.3%🇰🇼 Kuwait — 2.9%🇦🇴 Angola — 2.2%🇨🇴 Colombia — 1% Join Our … Read more

What is Operation Keller ?

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On 13 May 2025, the Indian Army launched Operation Keller in the Shoekal Keller region of Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir, following credible intelligence input from a Rashtriya Rifles unit about the presence of terrorists. As the troops conducted the search operation, they came under heavy fire, prompting a fierce gunfight. In the ensuing clash, three … Read more