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Energy
India’s Record Peak Power Demand
India’s peak power demand reached 245 GW on 9 January 2026, surpassing the summer 2025 peak of 242 GW. Surge driven by unusually cold conditions. Peak demand crossed 240 GW on three days (9th, 12th, 13th January). First half of January showed 3% higher demand YoY.
Fisheries
India’s Fish Production 2024-25
India’s fish production reached ~198 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, up from ~95.79 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 (106% increase in a decade). India is world’s 2nd-largest fish producer, contributing ~8% of global output. Seafood exports hit all-time high of ₹62,408 crore.
Climate & Environment
Record Ocean Heat Absorption in 2025
Earth’s oceans absorbed +23 zettajoules of heat in 2025 (higher than +16 ZJ in 2024). Highest since measurements began in 1960s. Heat content measured for top 2,000 metres of oceans. Oceans absorb ~90% of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases.
Wildlife
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary Census
90-day wildlife census began at Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, Bihar. Census is prerequisite for declaring Kaimur as Bihar’s second tiger reserve (after Valmiki). Kaimur is Bihar’s largest wildlife sanctuary (over 1,500 sq km), located in the Vindhya Range.
Space Science
Three-Body Problem & Chandrayaan-3
Three-body problem: Motion under simultaneous gravitational influence of two larger bodies (e.g., Earth and Moon), producing chaotic and unpredictable orbital evolution. Chandrayaan-3 propulsion module’s orbit tilted ~22° after lunar gravity reshaped it, apogee rising to ~727,000 km.
Capital Markets
NSE Co-location Case & SEBI Approval
Co-location: Globally accepted service allowing brokers to place servers inside exchange data centres to minimise latency. NSE case (originating 2015) alleged preferential server access for high-frequency trading. SEBI granted in-principle approval, expected to expedite NSE’s long-pending IPO.
Taxation
Cryptocurrency Taxation in India
Virtual digital assets (cryptocurrency) taxed at 30% on capital gains with 1% TDS. FIU-India strengthened KYC norms: identity verification, selfie with liveness detection, geo-location, bank verification. India lacks strong investor protection laws for crypto.
Health & Nutrition
India’s Protein Deficiency Crisis
~73% of Indians are protein-deficient. India’s protein market: $1.52 billion (2025), projected to reach $2.08 billion by 2030. Recommended protein intake: ~0.8-1.2 g/kg body weight/day. Strong consumer push for protein-focused foods and supplements.
Health Insurance
Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima
Launched by Ministry of Finance for CGHS beneficiaries. Optional health insurance offering ₹10 lakh or ₹20 lakh coverage. Up to 6 family members covered on one policy. Premiums are GST-exempt. CGHS was established in 1954.
Technology
Google’s Project Suncatcher
Google Research proposes AI datacentres in low-Earth orbit powered by solar energy. Satellites in sun-synchronous orbits for constant sunlight. Challenges: radiation exposure, thermal management, maintenance. ISRO also reportedly studying space-based datacentre technologies.
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What was India’s peak power demand on 9 January 2026?
245 GW
Exceeded summer 2025 peak of 242 GW | Cold weather
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What was India’s fish production in 2024-25?
~198 lakh tonnes
World’s 2nd largest producer | 8% global output
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How much heat did Earth’s oceans absorb in 2025?
+23 Zettajoules
Highest since 1960s | Oceans absorb 90% of excess heat
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Which is Bihar’s largest wildlife sanctuary?
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary
Over 1,500 sq km | Vindhya Range | Potential 2nd tiger reserve
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What is the tax rate on cryptocurrency gains in India?
30%
Plus 1% TDS | Strict KYC norms by FIU-India
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What percentage of Indians are protein-deficient?
~73%
Market: $1.52B (2025) → $2.08B (2030)
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What is ‘co-location’ in stock exchange context?
Placing broker servers in exchange data centres
Minimises latency | NSE case since 2015
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What coverage does Paripoorna Mediclaim Ayush Bima offer?
₹10 lakh or ₹20 lakh
For CGHS beneficiaries | Up to 6 family members
Think & Discuss
Ocean Warming and Climate Tipping Points: How Should India Respond?
Context from today’s quiz: A 2025 study revealed that Earth’s oceans absorbed a record +23 zettajoules of heat, the highest since measurements began in the 1960s. Oceans absorb approximately 90% of excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases, acting as a critical buffer against atmospheric warming—but this comes at an enormous environmental cost.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
The accelerating absorption of heat by oceans has cascading effects: rising sea levels threatening coastal cities, marine ecosystem disruption affecting fisheries, more intense cyclones, and coral bleaching events. For India—with its 7,500 km coastline, dependence on monsoons, and second-largest fish production globally—these changes pose existential challenges to millions of livelihoods.
Given the record-breaking ocean heat absorption, what urgent measures should India prioritise to protect its coastal communities, fisheries sector, and monsoon-dependent agriculture?
Given the record-breaking ocean heat absorption, what urgent measures should India prioritise to protect its coastal communities, fisheries sector, and monsoon-dependent agriculture?
- Should India accelerate its transition away from coal power despite the immediate economic costs, given that fossil fuels are the primary driver of ocean warming?
- How can India balance the need for coastal infrastructure development with the growing risks of sea-level rise and intensifying cyclones?
- What role should traditional knowledge of fishing communities play alongside scientific climate models in developing adaptation strategies for India’s fisheries sector?
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