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...
Mars Time Machine: Virtual Model Unlocks Red Planet’s Climate Evolution Introduction Scientists have developed a groundbreaking virtual model that acts like a "time machine" to study the climate history of Mars . This model aims to decode the evolution of Mars’ atmosphere, climate, and surface conditions over millions of years. By using advanced simulations and geological data from Mars rovers and orbiters , researchers can now track how Mars transformed from a potentially habitable planet to the barren desert it is today . Key Highlights of the Mars Climate Evolution Model Purpose of the Virtual Model The model helps scientists understand how Mars’ climate changed over billions of years . It simulates past weather patterns, atmospheric conditions, and surface transformations . It provides insights into the presence of liquid water in ancient Martian history. Mars’ Climate Evolution: What We Know So Far Early Mars (4 billion years ago): Evidence suggests that Mars once ha...