{"id":7516,"date":"2026-01-15T16:24:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7516"},"modified":"2026-01-15T16:24:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T16:24:25","slug":"short-notes-on-current-affairs-09-01-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=7516","title":{"rendered":"Short notes on Current Affairs 09.01.2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Full Scale Actively Cooled Scramjet Combustor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Institution &amp; Location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Defence Research &amp; Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, a key laboratory under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Achievement<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Successful long-duration ground test of a <strong>Full Scale Actively Cooled Scramjet Combustor<\/strong>, marking a major milestone in India\u2019s hypersonic missile development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Conducted at the <strong>Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) Facility<\/strong>, a state-of-the-art testing infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Achieved a continuous run time of over 12 minutes, demonstrating sustained and stable supersonic combustion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Test date: January 9, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technological Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Scramjet (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) technology enables air-breathing hypersonic propulsion, essential for hypersonic cruise missiles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Validated the design, thermal management, and performance of an actively cooled full-scale combustor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Confirmed the operational capability of the SCPT facility for long-duration hypersonic testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Development Progress<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Builds upon an earlier long-duration subscale scramjet test conducted on April 25, 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Represents a critical transition from subscale to full-scale propulsion systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indigenous Capability<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Both the scramjet combustor and the test facility were <strong>designed and developed by DRDL<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Realisation and execution involved Indian industry partners, highlighting successful public\u2013private collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Supports the development of <strong>Hypersonic Cruise Missiles<\/strong>, capable of flying at <strong>Mach 5+ (over 6,100 km\/h)<\/strong> for extended periods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhances India\u2019s ability to sustain long-duration hypersonic flight using supersonic combustion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Importance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Positions India among a select group of nations with advanced hypersonic propulsion technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthens national deterrence and advanced aerospace capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event &amp; Launch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) of the National Security Guard (NSG) in New Delhi via video conferencing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Attended by senior leadership including the Union Home Secretary, Director IB, DG NSG, DGs of CAPFs, and DGPs of various states.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of NIDMS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Designed as a secure national digital platform for systematic collection, integration, analysis, and sharing of IED and bomb explosion\u2013related data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Aimed at strengthening investigation, analysis, and prevention of terrorist incidents across the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Envisioned as a next-generation security shield against terrorism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data Integration &amp; Technology<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Addresses the long-standing issue of data silos by connecting multiple datasets previously stored separately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Will use advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI)\u2013based tools for analysis, pattern recognition, and trend identification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Functions as a two-way, integrated, online platform enabling real-time data access and input.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Coverage &amp; Access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Accessible to NIA, Anti-Terrorism Squads (ATS), state police forces, and all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enables inclusion of data related to any explosion or IED incident anywhere in the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Provides single-click access to case-related data for investigation and anti-terror agencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NSG Database &amp; Analytical Value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Incorporates NSG\u2019s comprehensive database of all bomb explosions in India since 1999.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enables detailed analysis of:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Patterns and trends of explosions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modus operandi (MO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Types of explosives and circuit methods used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Helps establish inter-linkages between incidents, aiding scientific, evidence-based investigations and prosecutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits to Internal Security<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Enhances speed, quality, and accuracy of investigations and prosecution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthens inter-agency coordination and information sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Ensures right information reaches the right agency at the right time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018One Nation, One Data Repository\u2019 Vision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">NIDMS aligns with the government\u2019s vision of centralised national data as a shared asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Supports scientific and data-driven decision-making in counter-terrorism operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integration with National Crime &amp; Justice Systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Will integrate with <strong>ICJS-2<\/strong>, based on the principle of <strong>\u2018One Data \u2013 One Entry\u2019<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Complements existing platforms such as:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CCTNS<\/strong> (connected to ~17,741 police stations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Courts<\/strong> (~22,000 courts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Prisons<\/strong> (2.2 crore prisoners)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Prosecution<\/strong> (2 crore cases)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Forensics<\/strong> (31 lakh samples)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NAFIS<\/strong> (1.21 crore fingerprints)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Role and Strength of NSG<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">NSG described as a world-class, zero-error counter-terrorism force, established in 1984.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Responsibilities include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Counter-terrorism operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-hijacking missions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bomb disposal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data analysis and sharing through NIDMS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">NSG personnel have received numerous gallantry awards, including Ashok Chakras, Kirti Chakras, and Sena Medals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operational Reach of NSG<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Regional hubs located in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">New NSG hub under development in Ayodhya, expected to reduce response time nationwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Once operational, NSG will be able to reach any part of India within 1\u20131.5 hours in emergencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overall Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">NIDMS marks a major step towards a technology-driven, integrated internal security framework.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Strengthens India\u2019s counter-terrorism capabilities through data fusion, AI-enabled analysis, and seamless inter-agency cooperation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Reinforces NSG\u2019s central role as a pillar of India\u2019s internal security architecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">\u201cCreator\u2019s Corner\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launch &amp; Occasion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Prasar Bharati launched <strong>\u201cCreator\u2019s Corner\u201d<\/strong>, a dedicated platform for showcasing digital content creators from across India on <strong>DD News<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Inaugurated under the leadership of Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective &amp; Vision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To recognize, empower, and promote digital content creators nationwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Aims to boost the creator economy, create new employment opportunities, and provide national and global exposure to creators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Part of wider reforms in Prasar Bharati and the Ministry of Information &amp; Broadcasting to modernize public broadcasting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Builds upon the success of the <strong>WAVES platform<\/strong> launched in 2025, which generated employment and economic impact for youth content creators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programme Details<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Telecast: 7:00 PM, Monday to Friday on DD News, with a repeat at 9:30 AM the next day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Each episode features <strong>4\u20136 reels\/videos<\/strong> covering diverse themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Initially launched on DD News, with plans to expand across all Doordarshan channels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Provides a prime-time slot, helping creators reach wider audiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Scope<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Covers News &amp; Current Affairs, Culture, Travel, Cuisine, Art &amp; Literature, Music &amp; Dance, Health &amp; Wellness, Education, Science &amp; Technology, Environment &amp; Sustainable Development, and Entertainment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Encourages creation of quality content that resonates with younger audiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits &amp; Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Offers mutually beneficial partnership: creators get a credible platform, and Prasar Bharati receives diverse, innovative content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Supports the growth of India\u2019s digital and Orange Economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Expands opportunities for independent creators, not limited to large studios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Expected to increase national visibility, employment, and engagement in the digital content ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participation &amp; Submission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Interested creators can submit content via <strong>ddnews.creatorscorner[at]gmail[dot]com<\/strong> or contact <strong>+91-8130555806<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Represents modernization of public broadcasting to embrace industry participation, technology, and digital innovation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Promotes inclusive growth by giving voice to creators from diverse languages, regions, and genres.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Contributes to India\u2019s digital economy, employment generation, and cultural promotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">NHAI Internship Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launch &amp; Stakeholders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">NHAI (National Highways Authority of India), in association with the Department of Higher Education, has launched the \u2018NHAI Internship Program\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Inaugurated by Shri Vineet Joshi (Secretary, Department of Higher Education) and Shri Santosh Kumar Yadav (Chairman, NHAI).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Present were officials from NHAI, Ministry of Education, and AICTE.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Objective<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">To provide hands-on, real-world experience to aspiring professionals in National Highway planning, engineering, and implementation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Aimed at building a talent ecosystem for future infrastructure development professionals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Supports the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes experiential learning, industry exposure, and employability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Portal &amp; Scope<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">A dedicated Internship Portal has been introduced for wider accessibility and transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Offers opportunities across 150+ major National Highway projects nationwide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Each project can host up to 4 interns, creating an initial pool of ~600 students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Targeted institutions include IITs, NITs, and AICTE-affiliated institutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration &amp; Stipend<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Internship durations: 1 month, 2 months, and 6 months, aligned with academic and industry needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Interns receive a stipend of \u20b920,000 per month to support learning, mobility, and professional growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus Areas<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Primary focus: Civil Engineering students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Opportunities also for IT, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering students in areas like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electronic Toll Collection (ETC)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Participation &amp; Future Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Winter Internship saw ~250 students participate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Six-month final-year undergraduate internship to start from 19th January 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">~500 applications already received for six-month program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Program will expand to postgraduate students in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Outcomes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Active participation in projects goes beyond observational learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Interns gain field-based exposure in planning, engineering, and management of National Highway projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Builds understanding of technical and managerial aspects of infrastructure development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Supports skill development and industry-academia collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Prepares the next generation of professionals to contribute to India\u2019s infrastructure growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Aligns with NEP 2020\u2019s focus on flexible curriculum, credit-linked internships, and industry experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Semiconductor Property in a Self-assembling Bacterial Shell Protein<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovery &amp; Context<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Scientists at Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali discovered a semiconductor property in a self-assembling bacterial shell protein.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Traditional semiconductors like silicon are rigid, energy-intensive to manufacture, and contribute to electronic waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">There is growing demand for sustainable, soft, and biocompatible electronics (wearables, implantables, environmental sensors).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanism of Action<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The bacterial protein self-assembles into flat, sheet-like structures with built-in electron density patterns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">These sheets absorb UV light and generate electrical current without added dyes, metals, or external power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The key amino acid tyrosine in the protein releases electrons when excited by light, creating light-driven, scaffold-free semiconductor behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Electrical current generation depends on protein\u2019s natural structural order, not seen in unfolded\/disordered proteins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experimental Validation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Researchers used advanced microscopy and electrical tests to confirm semiconductor-like behavior.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The effect is unique to naturally ordered protein sheets, emphasizing the importance of biological self-assembly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications &amp; Implications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Wearable devices<\/strong>: health monitors, UV-detection patches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Implantable medical devices<\/strong>: safe, biocompatible sensors for monitoring inside the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Environmental sensors<\/strong>: pollution detectors, sunlight trackers, disposable and eco-friendly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Potential for genetically tunable, low-energy materials for electronics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Supports bio-inspired electronics\u2014learning from natural systems to develop sustainable technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Introduces a low-energy, additive-free route for light-sensitive materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Offers a pathway for safe, flexible, and environmentally responsible electronics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Could enable next-generation devices that are functional, efficient, and sustainable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Study published in <strong>Chemical Science<\/strong>, Royal Society of Chemistry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Details:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Date &amp; Venue:<\/strong> 14\u201315 January 2026, MGM Park, Visakhapatnam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Chief Guests:<\/strong> M. Venkaiah Naidu (former Vice President of India) and Sarbananda Sonowal (Union Minister of Ports, Shipping &amp; Waterways)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Attendance:<\/strong> Over 3,500 visitors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of the Festival:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Cultural performances blending tradition, devotion, and national pride.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Kuchipudi Performance:<\/strong> Natya Sannidhaalaya, led by Guru Sannidha Rajasagi, performed <em>Kadirinrusimhudu<\/em> (Lord Narasimha) and a tribute to 150 years of <em>Vande Mataram<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>North East Folk Dances:<\/strong> Showcased traditions from eight North Eastern states, including Manipur\u2019s <em>Pung Cholam<\/em>, Arunachal Pradesh\u2019s <em>Galo dance<\/em>, Mizoram\u2019s <em>Cheraw<\/em>, Assam\u2019s <em>Bihu<\/em>, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Community &amp; Entrepreneurship:<\/strong> 40+ self-help group stalls featured handcrafted items and coastal cuisine, promoting women-led entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Tourism Development:<\/strong> 10 of Andhra Pradesh\u2019s 17 lighthouses are developed for tourism; festival emphasizes lighthouse-led economic growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statements by Dignitaries:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>M. Venkaiah Naidu:<\/strong> Highlighted lighthouse tourism as a driver for local economy, cultural preservation, and coastal community engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Sarbananda Sonowal:<\/strong> Stressed lighthouses as vibrant centers for tourism, culture, and employment; tied to the government\u2019s vision for coastal development and heritage promotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">India has 205 lighthouses along 11,000 km of coastline; 75 lighthouses across 10 states\/UTs developed with modern tourist facilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">The festival is aligned with Maritime India Vision 2030 and Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 to boost tourism, employment, and coastal economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Previous editions:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1st Edition (2023, Goa):<\/strong> Bharatiya Prakash Stambh Utsav \u2013 launched lighthouse tourism nationally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2nd Edition (2024, Puri):<\/strong> Expanded community participation and heritage tourism focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3rd Edition (2026, Visakhapatnam):<\/strong> Strengthens lighthouses as hubs of culture, tourism, and regional development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Organisers:<\/strong> Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL), Ministry of Ports, Shipping &amp; Waterways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-ast-global-color-6-background-color has-background\">Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Overview<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Edition:<\/strong> 2nd edition of VBYLD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Dates &amp; Venue:<\/strong> 10\u201312 January 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Participants:<\/strong> 3,000 young leaders from across India, including youth diaspora delegates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Messages and Initiatives<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Youth are the real strength of the nation, crucial for nation-building over the next 25 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Launch and promotion of MY Bharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) initiative, with over 2 crore youth registered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Emphasis on active youth participation, reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Dialogue encourages two-way communication: youth perspectives shared with leadership; leadership insights shared with youth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Felicitation of 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