Introduction: A Nuclear Vision for Viksit Bharat@2047 As India marches toward its ambitious goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, energy security stands as a pivotal pillar in the vision of Viksit Bharat . Amid the global climate crisis and rising energy demands, nuclear power has re-emerged as a compelling solution. India’s commitment to achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047 is both visionary and necessary—but achieving this requires a strategic shift in policy, participation, and international cooperation. While India’s nuclear energy sector has traditionally been a tightly controlled domain under government monopoly—primarily led by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) —it is now imperative to welcome private sector investments and foreign partnerships. A reformed nuclear ecosystem can unlock the full potential of atomic energy as a clean, reliable, and scalable contributor to India’s net-zero aspiration...
Antarctica, the frozen continent at the bottom of the world, is undergoing a revolutionary transformation—not in its icy surface, but in our understanding of what lies beneath it. Scientists have recently released an updated Bedmap, offering the most detailed view yet of Antarctica’s bedrock hidden beneath miles of ice. This stunning revelation has profound implications for climate science, glaciology, and future sea-level predictions. What is the Bedmap Project? The Bedmap project is a scientific initiative aimed at mapping the topography of Antarctica’s bedrock. By using satellite data, radar surveys, and ice-penetrating technology, researchers create detailed models of the continent’s subglacial landscape. The latest iteration, Bedmap3 , builds upon previous versions with enhanced resolution and unprecedented accuracy. Why Mapping the Bedrock Matters Antarctica’s ice sheets rest upon a complex landscape of valleys, mountains, and deep basins. Understanding the shape and features of ...