https://iaspoint.com/fake-patent-sales-undermining-indian-academic-integrity/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-28T15:50:29+00:00 Fake Patent Sales Undermining Indian Academic Integrity 2026-06-28T15:50:29+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fake-patent-sales-undermining-indian-academic-integrity-featured.png Recent reports show education firms selling thousands of UK design registrations to Indian academics. https://iaspoint.com/india-semiconductor-mission-critical-minerals-dependence/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-28T15:20:28+00:00 India Semiconductor Mission Critical Minerals Dependence 2026-06-28T15:20:28+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/india-semiconductor-mission-critical-minerals-dependence-featured.png India’s semiconductor fabrication ambitions face an immediate input risk: critical minerals for fabs — notably gallium, germanium and rare earths — are largely imported, mainly from China. https://iaspoint.com/unfccc-climate-action-deadlock-and-fossil-fuel-transition/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-28T14:50:36+00:00 UNFCCC Climate Action Deadlock and Fossil Fuel Transition 2026-06-28T14:50:36+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/unfccc-climate-action-deadlock-and-fossil-fuel-transition-featured.png Recently, UN officials warned that climate change and a global energy crisis are driven by continued dependence on fossil fuels. https://iaspoint.com/golden-langur-rescue-and-release-in-sikhna-jwhwlao-park/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T05:34:27+00:00 Golden Langur Rescue and Release in Sikhna Jwhwlao Park 2026-06-27T05:34:27+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/golden-langur-rescue-and-release-in-sikhna-jwhwlao-park-featured.png Seven endangered golden langurs rescued from wildlife traffickers in Chirang district were released into Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park on 25 June 2026 after veterinary treatment and monitored rehabilitation. https://iaspoint.com/caspian-sea-shrinkage-human-impact-and-geopolitical-risks/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T05:04:47+00:00 Caspian Sea Shrinkage Human Impact and Geopolitical Risks 2026-06-27T05:04:47+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/caspian-sea-shrinkage-human-impact-and-geopolitical-risks-featured.png The Caspian Sea has lost about 24,000 km² and fallen nearly two metres since the mid‑1990s. https://iaspoint.com/jan-vishwas-act-2026-reforms-in-drug-food-laws/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T04:34:11+00:00 Jan Vishwas Act 2026 Reforms in Drug Food Laws 2026-06-27T04:34:11+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/jan-vishwas-act-2026-reforms-in-drug-food-laws-featured.png On 26 June 2026 the Centre operationalised Jan Vishwas Act, 2026 reforms affecting the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. https://iaspoint.com/sco-womens-forum-2026-women-led-development/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T04:04:28+00:00 SCO Women’s Forum 2026 Women-Led Development 2026-06-27T04:04:28+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sco-womens-forum-2026-women-led-development-featured.png The SCO Women’s Forum 2026 was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic on 26 June 2026, where India reaffirmed its commitment to women‑led development and regional cooperation on women’s empowerment. https://iaspoint.com/8th-national-conference-on-cooperation-roadmap-2024/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T03:34:19+00:00 8th National Conference on Cooperation Roadmap 2024 2026-06-27T03:34:19+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/8th-national-conference-on-cooperation-roadmap-2024-featured.png The 8th National Conference on Cooperation met in Srinagar on 25 June 2026 under the theme "Sahkar se Samriddhi — From Vision to Ground Reality" to set a roadmap for cooperative‑sector reforms focused on technology, professional management and measurable grassroots outcomes. https://iaspoint.com/helina-missile-indigenous-anti-tank-helicopter-weapon/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T03:04:11+00:00 Helina Missile Indigenous Anti-Tank Helicopter Weapon 2026-06-27T03:04:11+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/helina-missile-indigenous-anti-tank-helicopter-weapon-featured.png On 25 June 2026 Bharat Dynamics Limited received a ₹1,347.71 crore order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for supply of Helina missile launchers and LRUs, including ₹238.34 crore for Countermeasure Dispensing System (CMDS) LRUs; work to be executed over 24–60 months. https://iaspoint.com/kiru-hydroelectric-project-chenab-valley-progress/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T02:34:16+00:00 Kiru Hydroelectric Project Chenab Valley Progress 2026-06-27T02:34:16+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kiru-hydroelectric-project-chenab-valley-progress-featured.png As of 24 June 2026 the 624 MW Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project in Kishtwar (Chenab Valley) has recorded 83.46% physical progress and targets commissioning in December 2026. https://iaspoint.com/lake-laach-volcano-slanted-magma-reservoir-discovery/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T02:04:26+00:00 Lake Laach Volcano Slanted Magma Reservoir Discovery 2026-06-27T02:04:26+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/lake-laach-volcano-slanted-magma-reservoir-discovery-featured.png On 26 June 2026 GFZ reported that analysis of over 1,000 microearthquakes has revealed a deeper, slanted magma reservoir beneath Germany’s Lake Laach volcano. https://iaspoint.com/maharishi-sushruta-statue-unveiled-royal-college-surgeons/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T01:34:12+00:00 Maharishi Sushruta Statue Unveiled Royal College Surgeons 2026-06-27T01:34:12+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/maharishi-sushruta-statue-unveiled-royal-college-surgeons-featured.png On 19 June 2026 a 90‑kilogram bronze statue of Maharishi Sushruta was unveiled at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and permanently installed in the Playfair Building near the staircase to Playfair Hall. https://iaspoint.com/vision-document-on-drug-control-2026-2029/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T01:04:49+00:00 Vision Document on Drug Control 2026-2029 2026-06-27T01:04:49+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/vision-document-on-drug-control-2026-2029-featured.png Recently Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled the Vision Document on Drug Control (2026–2029) at the 10th Apex-Level NCORD meeting and launched the Online Drugs Disposal Fortnight Campaign to destroy over 2.09 lakh kg of seized narcotics worth more than ₹6,000 crore. https://iaspoint.com/national-biodiversity-authority-sop-for-threatened-species-notification/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T00:34:10+00:00 National Biodiversity Authority SOP for Threatened Species Notification 2026-06-27T00:34:10+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/national-biodiversity-authority-sop-for-threatened-species-notification-featured.png On 26 June 2026 the National Biodiversity Authority released a Standard Operating Procedure for notification of threatened species under Section 38 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. https://iaspoint.com/operation-amistad-india-venezuela-earthquake-relief-mission/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-27T00:04:27+00:00 Operation Amistad India Venezuela Earthquake Relief Mission 2026-06-27T00:04:27+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/operation-amistad-india-venezuela-earthquake-relief-mission-featured.png On 26 June 2026 India launched Operation Amistad, deploying a 41‑member Army medical team and over 35 tonnes of relief including two BHISHM Cubes to earthquake‑hit Venezuela via two IAF C‑17 Globemaster aircraft. https://iaspoint.com/poornankuppam-pond-renovation-and-waterbody-conservation/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T23:34:29+00:00 Poornankuppam Pond Renovation and Waterbody Conservation 2026-06-26T23:34:29+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/poornankuppam-pond-renovation-and-waterbody-conservation-featured.png On 26 June 2026 the renovated 400‑year‑old Poornankuppam Agriculture Pond (Muzhiyankulam) in Poornankuppam village, Puducherry, was reopened after restoration. https://iaspoint.com/india-mango-promotion-events-boost-iceland-exports/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T23:04:19+00:00 India Mango Promotion Events Boost Iceland Exports 2026-06-26T23:04:19+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/india-mango-promotion-events-boost-iceland-exports-featured.png India organised its first-ever mango promotion events in Iceland on 24–25 June 2026, held in Reykjavik and Akureyri to showcase premium Indian varieties and explore export opportunities. https://iaspoint.com/india-tops-issf-junior-world-championship-medals/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T22:34:36+00:00 India Tops ISSF Junior World Championship Medals 2026-06-26T22:34:36+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/india-tops-issf-junior-world-championship-medals-featured.png India topped the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany, which concluded on 26 June 2026, finishing with 25 medals (7 gold, 8 silver, 10 bronze). https://iaspoint.com/india-seychelles-maritime-defence-partnership-2026/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T22:04:56+00:00 India-Seychelles Maritime Defence Partnership 2026 2026-06-26T22:04:56+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/india-seychelles-maritime-defence-partnership-2026-featured.png Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a three‑day State Visit to Seychelles (June 27–29, 2026) as Guest of Honour for the National Day Golden Jubilee. https://iaspoint.com/human-centric-ethical-governance-of-artificial-intelligence/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T21:35:11+00:00 Human-Centric Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence 2026-06-26T21:35:11+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/human-centric-ethical-governance-of-artificial-intelligence-featured.png Recently India and global actors reiterated the need to keep people at the centre of AI policy. https://iaspoint.com/indian-seafarers-and-sanctioned-ships-dilemma/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T21:05:20+00:00 Indian Seafarers and Sanctioned Ships Dilemma 2026-06-26T21:05:20+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/indian-seafarers-and-sanctioned-ships-dilemma-featured.png India faces a seafarer protection crisis after the MV Smyrtos episode: an Indian captain is in UK custody, the vessel was described as “stateless”, and international bodies urged depoliticisation of shipping amid attacks that have killed seafarers. https://iaspoint.com/pcpndt-act-challenges-and-ai-enabled-ultrasound-reforms/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T20:35:13+00:00 PCPNDT Act Challenges and AI-Enabled Ultrasound Reforms 2026-06-26T20:35:13+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/pcpndt-act-challenges-and-ai-enabled-ultrasound-reforms-featured.png India faces a policy dilemma: strict PCPNDT controls that criminalise use of ultrasound outside registered centres aim to prevent sex-selective abortion, while advances in portable and AI-enabled ultrasound offer diagnostic benefits for rural healthcare. https://iaspoint.com/ai-driven-air-quality-forecasting-system-delhi/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T20:04:30+00:00 AI-Driven Air Quality Forecasting System Delhi 2026-06-26T20:04:30+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-driven-air-quality-forecasting-system-delhi-featured.png On 26 June 2026 Delhi announced it will implement an AI-powered Decision Support System (DSS) developed with IIT Kanpur’s AIRAWAT Research Foundation to forecast air pollution 48–72 hours ahead as part of a five‑year air quality management plan. https://iaspoint.com/el-nino-2026-impact-on-indias-rainfed-agriculture/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T19:34:58+00:00 El Niño 2026 Impact on India’s Rainfed Agriculture 2026-06-26T19:34:58+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/el-nino-2026-impact-on-indias-rainfed-agriculture-featured.png India faces a high-probability El Niño event with forecasts showing likely persistence into early 2027. https://iaspoint.com/msme-reforms-and-schemes-driving-inclusive-growth/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T19:05:30+00:00 MSME Reforms and Schemes Driving Inclusive Growth 2026-06-26T19:05:30+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/msme-reforms-and-schemes-driving-inclusive-growth-featured.png On MSME Day 2026–Udyami Bharat new digital platforms and measures were launched to deepen formalisation, credit access and grievance redressal across the country. https://iaspoint.com/small-modular-reactors-and-indias-energy-transition/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T18:35:20+00:00 Small Modular Reactors and India’s Energy Transition 2026-06-26T18:35:20+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/small-modular-reactors-and-indias-energy-transition-featured.png Currently India has no operational small modular reactors (SMRs). https://iaspoint.com/end-of-red-corridor-naxalism-defeat-strategy/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T18:05:25+00:00 End of Red Corridor Naxalism Defeat Strategy 2026-06-26T18:05:25+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/end-of-red-corridor-naxalism-defeat-strategy-featured.png Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced recently that Naxalism has ended across India except for four districts in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region. https://iaspoint.com/mahadev-koli-tribe-traditional-ecological-knowledge-climate-resilience/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-26T16:19:27+00:00 Mahadev Koli Tribe Traditional Ecological Knowledge Climate Resilience 2026-06-26T16:19:27+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mahadev-koli-tribe-traditional-ecological-knowledge-climate-resilience-featured.png As of 24 June 2026 the Mahadev Koli tribe in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats uses Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to track climate change, noting altered phenology of medicinal trees and shrinking streams.