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Why in News The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) has declassified and released India’s Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations. Aim Enhance interoperability Strengthen national defence strategy Guide integrated multi-domain warfare About Cyberspace Operations What is Cyberspace? A global domain comprising interconnected systems,

About Rare Earth Elements (REEs) Group of 17 chemical elements: Includes 15 lanthanides. Plus scandium and yttrium. Abundance: Found in the Earth’s crust in relatively high amounts. Present in low concentrations and mixed with other minerals. Extraction is difficult and costly. Types: Light REEs (LREEs):

Why in News? India achieved a record-low price of ₹55.75/kg for Green Ammonia This happened during the first SECI auction under Mode-2A of the SIGHT Scheme Marks a major milestone under the National Green Hydrogen Mission About the SIGHT Scheme (Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen

Why in News? 6 August and 9 August mark the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 — a turning point in world history that ended World War II but also began the nuclear age. Every year, these dates are observed

Why in News? The Finance Minister reported in the Rajya Sabha that: 5,892 cases have been taken up by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 since 2015. Out of these cases, only 15 convictions have been secured by

Why in News Ten critically endangered Asian giant tortoises were reintroduced into the Zeliang Community Reserve, Nagaland. This was a joint initiative by the Nagaland Forest Department and the India Turtle Conservation Programme (ITCP) to revive the species in its native habitat. About Asian Giant

Why in News India is introducing bio-fortified potatoes enriched with iron Aim: Tackle micronutrient deficiencies Improve agricultural sustainability Developed by the International Potato Center (CIP), Peru These potatoes aim to address iron deficiency and hidden hunger CIP is also setting up a South Asia regional

Why in News? Amid climate pressures, geopolitical tensions, and India’s focus on energy self-reliance: Experts are urging a shift from conventional solar technologies to highly efficient next-generation green technologies. What Are Green Technologies? Scientific innovations and engineering systems designed for: Reducing environmental harm Minimizing carbon

Why in News An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been confirmed at a pig farm in Ravas Brahmanan village, Patiala This has prompted immediate action by district authorities Key Points Nature of Disease A highly contagious and hemorrhagic viral disease affecting pigs and

Why in News? India successfully launched the NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard GSLV-F16 from Sriharikota on July 31, 2025 It marks the first joint Earth observation mission between ISRO and NASA Highlights deep Indo-US space collaboration What is NISAR? Full Form – NASA–ISRO