What’s in News: The country’s first ballistic missile nuclear submarine (SSMN) INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) validating India’s second strike nuclear capability. In nuclear strategy, a retaliatory strike or second-strike capability …
Why in News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has proposed dedicated satellites for supporting the country’s agriculture sector. Discussions have been held with the Department of Agriculture, the Government of India, on the proposed ‘Bharat Krishi Satellite’ programme How …
Context The ability to capture, store and model data is fueling the technologies associated with the fourth industrial revolution, which many believe will lead to a future owned by corporations. To secure India’s active involvement in the fourth industrial revolution, …
Context The plastic problem needs to be reframed. The issue is not just how plastic waste is disposed of, but also how the material enters the supply chain and for whose benefit. India cannot end plastic pollution until it holds …