Context: Andhra Pradesh, particularly Visakhapatnam (Vizag), is emerging as India’s third major international subsea digital gateway after Mumbai and Chennai, driven by new data centres and submarine cables.Key Prelims FactsI-2SEA (India–Southeast As...

Context: A catastrophic flood swept through Nepal’s Bhote Koshi valley, causing hundreds of deaths, injuries and disappearances; nearly 400 travellers, including many Indian pilgrims, were also reported missing.Floodwaters originating from the Tibet...

Context: A flash flood struck Nepal’s Himalayan and foothill regions, causing at least 359 deaths, including foreign tourists, while around 300 Indians were reported missing.Satellite imagery analysed by agencies including the Indian Space Research O...

Context: India’s fire-safety risks have expanded beyond traditional sites such as industrial units, offices, mass gatherings, firecracker units and railway compartments to residential buildings, hotels and hospitals, particularly Intensive Care Units...

Context: Recent disruptions linked to West Asia have highlighted India’s vulnerability to prolonged interruptions in energy supplies.India has substantial capacity to import crude oil, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), bu...