Current Affairs

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...

Hidden Costs of India’s Agri-Food Systems: Key Insights from FAO Report

Context: The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) highlights India’s $1.3 trillion...

Drones in Fisheries

Context: Union Minister of State for Fisheries recently highlighted the transformative potential of drone technology during an awareness workshop at...

COVID-19 Scam

Context: A recent report by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru, V. Shankar DCunha, has recommended the prosecution of former Karnataka...

India’s Climate Policy  to Cut 4 Billion Tonnes of CO2 by 2030

Context: A recent report by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) indicates that India’s climate policies are projected...

Landmark Judgement on Commons and Its Impact on Marginalised Communities

Context: A 2011 Supreme Court judgement on the encroachment of community land, particularly water bodies, has led to increased government...

How Climate Change is Reviving Interest in Airships

Context: With the growing urgency of addressing climate change, airships are making a comeback as a potential solution for cargo...

PM-Vidya Laxmi Scheme

Context: The Union Cabinet recently approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, a financial support initiative for meritorious students across India, which provides...

Money Laundering and Public Servants

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 197(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which requires prior government...

Dhondo Keshav Karve

62nd Death Anniversary of Social Reformist DK Karve. About: Dhondo Keshav Karve, commonly referred to as Maharshi Karve, was a...

CSR Contributions to Agriculture in India

Context: Between 2014 and 2023, ₹1.84 lakh crore in CSR funds were disbursed, as reported by the National CSR Portal....