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Understanding Volcanic Ash Plumes and Their Impact

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

Summary • A volcanic ash plume is a cloud of microscopic rock, dust, and gases released during an eruption. • Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano eruption sent a high-altitude ash plume drifting toward India via jet-stream winds. • Flights were cancelled or diverted because volcanic ash can damage aircraft engines and cockpit systems. • India is […]

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Turning Stubble into Value: India’s Ideal Solution to the Smog Crisis

By BPN News Desk November 23, 2025

Summary • Delhi’s winter smog is heavily driven by crop residue burning in Punjab, Haryana and parts of western UP. • The most sustainable solution is to convert agricultural waste into marketable products rather than banning or penalising farmers. • Paddy straw can be used for biomass pellets, 2G ethanol, compressed biogas and paper pulp […]

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Afghanistan, India and Chabahar: Building a New Trade Axis

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

Summary • Afghanistan has formally urged India to expand trade, investments and logistics connectivity using Iran’s Chabahar Port instead of routes through Pakistan. • Chabahar, operated by an Indian company under a long term agreement with Iran, gives India a rare direct access corridor to Afghanistan and Central Asia by bypassing Pakistan. • For India, […]

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US Clears Javelin and Excalibur Sale to India

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Summary • The United States has approved a major arms sale to India involving Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision artillery rounds. • The sale strengthens India’s battlefield precision and anti-armour capabilities. • These systems are highly relevant for high-altitude warfare, where India faces challenges on its northern borders. • The move is strategically

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China’s Disinformation Drive Against Rafale Jets Explained

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Summary • A U.S. report alleges China ran a coordinated disinformation campaign against France’s Rafale jets after the India–Pakistan clash. • Fake images, AI visuals and online narratives claimed Rafales were “shot down”. • The goal was to damage Rafale’s credibility and push Chinese fighter jets in global markets. • China allegedly used fake accounts […]

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Nine Years Later: How Demonetization Changed India’s Money System and Stopped Fake Currency from Pakistan

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

When people talk about demonetization, they often remember long queues outside banks, confusion, and cash shortages. But to really understand what happened, we need to go step by step — why it was done, what fake currency is, how it entered India, and what the results were nine years later. Let’s break this down simply. […]

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France-Ukraine Rafale Deal: International Relations Analysis for GS Prep

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The announcement that France intends to supply up to 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine marks one of the most important geopolitical developments in Europe since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. Although the agreement is currently a Letter of Intent, its implications stretch far beyond a defence sale. It directly affects power balance in […]

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Land as the Currency of Victory: Understanding Gen Upendra Dwivedi’s Strategic Doctrine

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

In recent remarks, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that “land will remain the currency of victory,” linking it to global and regional dynamics such as the Trump–Putin Alaska meeting that, according to him, centered on territorial control. The statement, though simple, carries deep implications for India’s defence thinking, external security strategy, and military

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GPS Spoofing at Delhi Airport: A Wake-up Call for India’s Aviation Cybersecurity

By BPN News Desk November 9, 2025

One Liners: – Over 300 flights disrupted at Delhi Airport due to GPS spoofing. – Fake satellite signals misled aircraft navigation systems. – DGCA investigating source within 60 nautical miles of Delhi. – Runway 10/28 ILS upgrade made pilots reliant on GPS. – MHA, intelligence agencies coordinating investigation. – First major civilian spoofing case in […]

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Why the U.S. Government Shutdown Persists Despite Massive Economic Losses

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

The ongoing 2025 United States federal government shutdown has now become one of the longest in recent history, costing the economy billions of dollars every week. Both Democratic-leaning and Republican-leaning states are suffering from suspended federal pay, delayed contracts, and disrupted services. Yet, the political stalemate in Washington continues with neither party