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Gadgil Report

Current Affairs 12-Jan-2026

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil passed away in Pune at the age of 83. His contributions to environmental conservation have been profound and long-lasting. Among his achievements, his role as Chairman of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP) is considered most significant.

ITSAR for Smartphones: India’s Push for Device-Level Cyber Sovereignty

Current Affairs 12-Jan-2026

The Union Government is considering legally enforcing the Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR) for smartphones, introducing 83 mandatory security standards covering source code disclosure, software controls, logging requirements, and user-permission restrictions.

America’s “Flying Pentagon”: Understanding the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch Amid Rising Global Tensions

Current Affairs 12-Jan-2026

Amid heightened global geopolitical tensions and growing fears of escalation between major powers, the Boeing E-4B Nightwatch, popularly known as the United States military’s “Doomsday Plane,” made a rare and unexpected appearance over Los Angeles, triggering public anxiety and widespread speculation.

Exercise Sanjha Shakti: Advancing Civil–Military Synergy for Internal Security and Disaster Response

Current Affairs 12-Jan-2026

The Indian Army recently conducted Exercise “Sanjha Shakti”, a joint Military–Civil Fusion (MCF) exercise, at the Dighi Hills (Diggi) Range, Khadki Military Station, under the aegis of the Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa Area of the Southern Command.

Rethinking Consent Laws: Balancing Adolescent Autonomy with Child Protection in India

Current Affairs 12-Jan-2026

The Supreme Court of India has recently flagged the misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, particularly in cases involving consensual adolescent relationships, thereby reopening the debate on India’s age of consent.

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA)

Current Affairs 12-Jan-2026

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) has projected that India will grow by 7.4% in the current financial year, driven primarily by strong domestic consumption and sustained public investment.

What is M-STrIPES (Monitoring System for Tigers: Intensive Protection and Ecological Status) ?

Current Affairs 12-Jan-2026

M-STrIPES (Monitoring System for Tigers: Intensive Protection and Ecological Status) is an IT-based advanced monitoring system used in India for the protection, surveillance, and scientific management of tigers and other wildlife.

Scramjet Engine:- India’s Hypersonic Missile Programme

Current Affairs 12-Jan-2026

Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a major milestone under India’s hypersonic missile programme. DRDO successfully conducted a ground test of a full-scale, actively cooled, long-duration scramjet engine.