Current Affairs

India and the Arctic: A Strategic Imperative

Introduction The Arctic region holds vast reserves of oil, natural gas, minerals, and hydrocarbons, making it an emerging economic and...

Rethinking-Development-Models

Context: The recent catastrophic wildfires in California, with damages estimated at $250 billion—roughly equivalent to Greece’s GDP in 2023—serve as...

Starlink and its Implications for India

Context: In 2025, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio signed agreements with SpaceX to introduce Starlink in India. The proposal is...

PM-YUVA 3.0

Context: On March 11, 2025, the Ministry of Education, under the Department of Higher Education, launched the PM-YUVA 3.0 scheme...

NASA’s SPHEREx and PUNCH Missions

Context: NASA has successfully launched two groundbreaking missions, SPHEREx and PUNCH, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space...

Urban Density: Balancing Growth and Sustainability

Context: Urban density, a concept borrowed from physics, becomes complex when applied to cities.  More on News It encompasses residential...

India’s Economic Growth

Context: The latest national accounts data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on February 28, 2025, provide crucial insights...

Balancing Global Aspirations and Domestic Priorities

Context: India’s G20 presidency has boosted its global stature but sparked debates on prioritising international influence over domestic challenges. More...

Deregulation Commission to Streamline Regulatory Framework

Context: In her Budget speech, the Union Finance Minister emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring that regulations evolve in tandem...

RBI Expands Reporting Requirements for Offshore Interest Rate Derivative Trades

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed foreign banks operating in the country to enhance their reporting of...

Regulation of the Online Gaming Sector

Context: The Economic Survey 2024-25 has emphasized the need for deregulation of the Online Gaming Sector  to facilitate business growth....

India’s Strategic Commitment to Mauritius and the Chagos Islands Issue

Context: India has reaffirmed its support for Mauritius by endorsing its sovereignty over the Chagos Islands.  More on News Foreign...

Power of Compassion in Health Care

Context: On February 7, 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a landmark report, Compassion and Primary Health Care, highlighting...

Role of AI in Inflation Forecasting

Context: The year 2022 marked a turning point in global economic trends as inflation surged unexpectedly, reversing previous patterns of...

2024 World Air Quality Report

Context: The 2024 World Air Quality Report has confirmed that Delhi remains the world’s most polluted capital city, with an...