Recent research by IIT-Kharagpur and PRL Ahmedabad has explained how the moon’s surface contains volcanic rocks with unusually high titanium dioxide (TiO2) levels. Unlike Earth’s basalts, lunar basalts...
Recent developments in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis have transformed global and Indian efforts to eliminate the disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently endorsed new near point-of-care molecular tests,...
Recent research published in 2026 questioned key climate change data, claiming that ocean heat content and Earth's energy imbalance are nearly zero. This challenges the widely accepted view...
India faces a severe energy security crisis due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East disrupting oil and gas supplies. The war near the Strait of Hormuz, a...
Recently, a CEEW report noted that India’s strategic petroleum reserves cover only about 9–10 days of net crude import needs, while the national buffer (including commercial stocks) is...
In 2026, Brazil remains a global leader in ethanol fuel use, with alcohol powering over half of its light vehicle fleet. India is increasingly looking to replicate Brazil’s...
Recent tensions in West Asia have spotlighted the critical role of water desalination plants in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Following threats by Iran to target desalination...
Agriculture remains vital to India’s economy and rural livelihoods. In 2026, the United Nations declared it the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026). This recognises the...
The 2025 State of the Climate Report by the World Meteorological Organization reveals alarming trends. The past 11 years rank as the hottest on record, with 2025 being...
India’s energy imports from West Asia faced renewed scrutiny in 2026 amid regional conflicts. The shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) disrupted several...
