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UNDESA PROJECTS STRONG GROWTH FOR INDIA Why in News? The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has projected strong economic growth for India in its World
POLAND BACKS INDIA AMID US TARIFF THREATS OVER RUSSIAN OIL IMPORT Why in News? On January 8, 2026, Poland publicly supported India amid rising tensions with the United States over
NATIONAL IED DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIDMS) Why in News? On January 9, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually launched India’s first National IED Data Management System (NIDMS). The launch
INDIA URGES CITIZENS TO AVOID NON ESSENTIAL TRAVEL TO IRAN Why in News? On January 5, 2026, India issued a travel advisory asking its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to
CHINA LAUNCHES ‘JUSTICE MISSION’ (AROUND TAIWAN) Why in News? In December 2025, China launched large-scale military drills named “Justice Mission 2025” around Taiwan. The exercises include live-fire drills and come
SURYASTRA LONG RANGE ROCKET LAUNCHER Why in News? In January 2026, the Indian Army signed a contract to procure long-range rocket launcher systems named Suryastra. The deal was signed under
BIOMATERIALS Why in Focus? Countries are shifting towards cleaner and low-carbon manufacturing for plastics, textiles, and consumer products. Biomaterials are emerging as a key alternative to fossil-based materials. For India,
INDIA’S ENERGY SECURITY STRATEGY Why in News? In December 2025, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) released its Year-End Review, detailing a multi-pronged strategy that has successfully balanced
DESIGN LINKED INCENTIVE SCHEME Why in News? The Government of India highlighted the progress of the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme under the Semicon India Programme in January 2026. DLI-supported
CAN US CLOSE VENEZUELA’S AIR SPACE? Why in News? Donald Trump announced that the United States would “close the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela in its entirety”. The statement was
