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India Projects five-fold Growth in Space Economy to $44 Billion by 2033

Context

  • India’s space sector is projected to surge from USD 8.4 billion in 2022 to USD 44 billion by 2033, aiming to capture 8% of the global market.

    • India’s share in the Space Industry

  • India’s space economy contributes 2-3% of the global space economy, and this is expected to rise to 8% by 2030 and further to 15% by the year 2047.
  • With over 400 private space companies, India ranks fifth globally in the number of space companies.

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    Political Crisis in Nepal and Its Implications for India

    In News

  • Mass protests led by Nepal’s Generation Z erupted prompting widespread violence, including the burning of government buildings and attacks on politicians. 

    • Reasons for Crisis in Nepal

  • Gen Z Discontent: Frustration over corruption, the luxurious lifestyles of leaders, lack of accountability, and youth unemployment (above 20%) fueled mass discontent, especially as remittances form a major part of the economy but job prospects in Nepal remain bleak.
  • Suppression of Dissent: The government banned 26 major social media platforms, citing regulatory reasons, but this was widely seen as an attempt at censorship. Social media is a main channel of expression for young Nepalis, and its removal triggered immediate nationwide demonstrations.
  • Extreme State Response: Protesters faced excessive force—police fired live rounds, rubber bullets, and enforced harsh curfews, resulting in over 20 deaths and hundreds wounded.

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    Kerala’s Urban Policy Commission(KUPC): Lessons for India

    Context

  • Recently, Kerala Cabinet decided to tackle the rapid urbanisation with the Kerala Urban Policy Commission (KUPC), in response to projections indicating that over 80% of Kerala will be urbanised by 2050, outpacing the country’s average.

    • About the Kerala Urban Policy Commission (KUPC)

  • It is India’s first State-level urban commission, was set up in December 2023, with a 25-year roadmap for reimagining cities as climate-aware, people-centred ecosystems.

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    Governors Role as Guides and Philosophers to the States

    Context

  • Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, observed that Governors must act as “true guides and philosophers” to State governments.

    • Supreme Court observation

  • Governor’s role: The CJI emphasized that Governors are part of the legislature and share responsibility for ensuring governance functions smoothly.
  • Impact on democracy: Prolonged inaction on Bills undermines the mandate of elected legislatures and disturbs the balance of federalism.

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    National Annual Report & Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025

    Context

  • The National Annual Report & Index on Women’s Safety (NARI) 2025, released by the National Commission for Women (NCW), provides a city-wise ranking of women’s safety in India.

    • Key highlights from NARI 2025

  • Safest cities: Kohima, Visakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar, Aizawl, Gangtok, Itanagar, Mumbai.
  • Least safe cities: Patna, Jaipur, Faridabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Srinagar, Ranchi.
  • The national safety score was pegged at 65 per cent, serving as the benchmark for assessing city performance.
  • In 2024, 7 per cent of women experienced harassment in public spaces, while the figure rose to 14 per cent among women under the age of 24, indicating greater vulnerability in younger demographics.

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    C.P. Radhakrishnan Elected as the 15th Vice-President of India

    In News

  • C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected as the 15th Vice-President of India.

    • Vice-President of India

  • The Vice-President of India, established under Article 63 of the Constitution, holds the second-highest constitutional office after the President. 
  • As per Article 64, the Vice-President serves as the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 
  • Under Article 65, the Vice-President assumes the role of Acting President in case of a vacancy due to death, resignation, removal, or other reasons, and also discharges presidential functions during the President’s temporary inability.
  • Under Article 65, the Vice-President assumes the role of Acting President in case of a vacancy due to death, resignation, removal, or other reasons, and also discharges presidential functions during the President’s temporary inability.

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    संक्षिप्त समाचार 10-09-2025

    संदर्भ 

  • राजस्थान विधान सभा ने “राजस्थान अवैध धार्मिक रूपांतरण निषेध विधेयक, 2025” पारित किया।

    • पृष्ठभूमि 

  • 2025 तक, 11 राज्यों ने सार्वजनिक व्यवस्था के आधार पर धार्मिक रूपांतरण को नियंत्रित करने के लिए कानून पारित किए हैं। 
  • संविधान का अनुच्छेद 25 अंतरात्मा की स्वतंत्रता और धर्म का स्वतंत्र रूप से प्रचार, अभ्यास और प्रसार करने के मौलिक अधिकार की गारंटी देता है।  

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    भारत को जलवायु-अनुकूल शहर बनाने की आवश्यकता

    संदर्भ 

  • भारत का शहरी परिवर्तन तीव्र गति से हो रहा है, जहाँ शहर नए रोजगार उत्पन्न करने और अरबों लोगों को आश्रय देने के लिए तैयार हैं।

    • जलवायु-लचीले शहरी भविष्य की आवश्यकता  

  • भारत अभूतपूर्व शहरी परिवर्तन के दौर से गुजर रहा है।  
  • 2030 तक शहरों से 70% से अधिक नए रोजगार उत्पन्न होने की संभावना है, और 2050 तक लगभग एक अरब लोग शहरी क्षेत्रों में निवास करेंगे। 

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    एंटरोमिक्स – mRNA कैंसर वैक्सीन

    संदर्भ 

  • रूस ने एंटरोमिक्स नामक एक नया टीका प्रस्तुत किया है, जो कैंसर उपचार के लिए प्रारंभिक नैदानिक परीक्षणों में 100% प्रभावशीलता दिखाने की रिपोर्ट में सामने आया है।

    • टीके के बारे में 

  • रूसी संघीय चिकित्सा और जैविक एजेंसी (FMBA) के अनुसार, रूसी एंटरोमिक्स  कैंसर टीका अब नैदानिक उपयोग के लिए तैयार है। 
  • यह ऑनकोलिटिक टीका स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय के राष्ट्रीय चिकित्सा अनुसंधान रेडियोलॉजी केंद्र (NMRRC) द्वारा रूसी विज्ञान अकादमी के एंगेलहार्ट इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ मॉलिक्यूलर बायोलॉजी के सहयोग से विकसित किया गया है। 

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