Current Affairs

Reaping India’s Demographic Dividend through jobs in Manufacturing 

Context: Since economic reforms, there’s been a lot of excitement about the Demographic dividend  potential. But many now assume it...

Gender Responsive Climate Financing (GRCF)

Context: Climate financing is critical to addressing the climate crisis, but current systems are inefficient and fail to maximise social...

National Education Day

Context: Every year, National Education Day is celebrated on November 11, in honour of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first...

Borrowing Powers and Related Provisions

Context: In 2023, the central government imposed a ‘Net Borrowing Ceiling’ (NBC) on Kerala, limiting the maximum borrowing the state...

Costs of Population Decline

Context: Recently, the Chief Ministers of both Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu voiced concerns about the low fertility rates in...

Madan Mohan Malviya

About: Madan Mohan Malviya was a prominent Indian scholar, educational reformer, and politician born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad....

Kodo Millet and Elephant’s Death

Context: The recent deaths of ten wild elephants from a herd of 13 in Madhya Pradesh’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve have...

Bibek Debroy Committee’s Vision for Indian Railways

Context: Bibek Debroy, who passed away late last week, had a deep interest in the Indian Railways, which he expressed...

Improving Wind Energy Generation

Context: Tamil Nadu, a leader in wind power, has many turbines over 30 years old. In August 2024, the state...

Animal Health Security Project

Context: The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic...

QS World University Rankings

Context: India has made a remarkable mark in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, showcasing its growing prominence in...

PDS and Leakage

Context: In a recent article, it was argued that a portion of India’s food subsidy—Rs 2.7 lakh crore in FY...

Balancing Consumer Economy and  Care Economy 

Context: The consumer economy cannot ignore the importance of the care economy, which involves unpaid work. For a strong and...

Peri-Urban and Rural Linkages for Adaptive Climate Governance

Context: The concept of integrating peri-urban and rural areas in development planning could play a critical role in addressing climate...

Animals and Empires

Context: In the annals of history, animals have played roles far beyond companionship, shaping battles, influencing empires, and even inspiring...

Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani

Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani, commonly known as Acharya Kripalani, was a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle and played a significant...

Anasuya Sarabhai

Anasuya Sarabhai, born on November 11, 1885, in Ahmedabad, was a pioneering figure in India’s women’s labour movement and a...

Forensic Probe all set to Boost Conviction Rate

Context: India’s low conviction rates for serious crimes could improve soon as the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), replacing the IPC...

The Significance of LignoSat: The First Wooden Satellite in Space

Context: LignoSat, launched on November 5, is the world’s first wood-panelled satellite, designed to explore the potential of wood as...

Manas National Park

Context: A recent study published in the Journal of Biological Conservation has revealed a remarkable increase in the tiger population...

RBI’s Initiative to Broaden Rupee Vostro Account Usage in Cross-Border Trade

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring the possibility of allowing a wider range of transactions through rupee...

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