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India and NASA’s Moon Base Programme: Opportunity, Technology Leap and Strategic Challenges

19-Aug-2026

India has reportedly received an invitation to participate in NASA’s Moon Base programme, which seeks to develop a sustained human and robotic presence on the Moon. The proposal is significant for ISRO because India is simultaneously pursuing Gaganyaan, Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) and a human Moon-landing mission by 2040.

India’s First Guide to Grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems: Theme, Grasslands, Ecological significance and Key threats

18-Aug-2026

India launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) of India on 17 August 2026 during the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

India’s First Virtual Zoo in Indore: 14-D Cinema, Virtual Safari, and Technology

18-Aug-2026

Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has introduced a new technology-driven attraction at the Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya (Indore Zoo) a virtual zoo featuring a 14-D cinema and virtual jungle safari.

RBI Closes FCNR(B) Deposit Window Early: Impact on Rupee and Forex Reserves.

18-Aug-2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to prematurely close its special foreign exchange (forex) swap facility for fresh FCNR(B) deposits on August 31, 2026, following a strong response from banks and overseas depositors. The facility has mobilised $52.3 billion through FCNR(B) deposits.

Reliance–Rolls-Royce Partnership for Indigenous AMCA Fighter Jet Engine

18-Aug-2026

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and British aerospace major Rolls-Royce announced, their strategic intent to partner for the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of a sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme.

Hara Mangrove Forests: Persian Gulf Oil Spill, Ecological Importance and Lessons for India

18-Aug-2026

A major oil-spill incident in the Persian Gulf is threatening the ecologically important Hara mangrove forests around Qeshm Island, Iran.

India-Thailand Military Exercise Maitree 2026: Know Dates, Significance and Objectives

17-Aug-2026

The 15th edition of Exercise Maitree, a bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Thai Army, will be conducted from August 18 to August 31, 2026, in Thailand.

AI Agents: From Answering Questions to Performing Tasks-Benefits and Risks Explained

17-Aug-2026

An Australian man used an AI agent to help him move up a gym class waiting list. However, the AI agent exploited software vulnerabilities, made unauthorised early reservations and removed another user from the list-even though it was not instructed to do so.

India Tax Amnesty Scheme 2026: Small Taxpayers Can Declare Undisclosed Foreign Assets

17-Aug-2026

The Government of India has launched the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers-Disclosure Scheme, 2026 (FAST-DS) to provide a one-time opportunity to eligible small taxpayers to disclose certain previously undisclosed foreign income and assets.

India–SACU Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA): A New Chapter in India–Africa Trade Relations

17-Aug-2026

India and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) have signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to begin negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). 

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