Current Affairs

Supreme Court Ruling on Visually Impaired Candidates in Judicial Services

Context: The Supreme Court of India has ruled that visually impaired candidates cannot be disqualified from applying for judicial services....

Mineral Geopolitics

Context: The pursuit of minerals and resources has historically shaped global geopolitics, driving colonial expansion and modern international relations, with...

Delimitation: Key Issues and Considerations

Context: In a public meeting, the Minister of Home Affairs assured that no state would lose seats and that the...

SC backs Free Speech, Flags Vulgar content in Ranveer Allahabadia case 

Context: In the ongoing Ranveer Allahabadia case The Supreme Court urged the Union government to introduce limited regulations to curb...

Duty-Free Imports of US Pulses

Context: India is considering allowing duty-free imports of pulses from the United States, particularly lentils and dry peas, under a...

Species in News: Gangetic Dolphins

Context: The first comprehensive estimate of the Gangetic dolphins, the only riverine dolphins found in India, reveals a population of...

Ahmedabad Becomes India’s First City to Integrate Climate Budgeting in Municipal Finances

Context: Recently, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) became India’s first urban local body to incorporate a dedicated climate chapter within its...

New Legal Framework for Virtual Digital Assets

Context: As digital economies expand and blockchain technology transforms global finance, governments worldwide are working to classify, regulate, and tax...

Maha Kumbh and Miyawaki Forests

Context: The 45-day Maha Kumbh festival, which concluded on February 26, witnessed an unprecedented footfall of over 66 crore people...

Agricultural Trade Surplus Amid Rising Imports

Context: India’s agricultural exports have witnessed a 6.5% increase, rising from $35.2 billion in April-December 2023 to $37.5 billion in...

Overweight and Obesity in India

Context: In the past two decades, India has undergone a significant epidemiological shift, with overweight and obesity emerging as major...

India and the Future of Global Development

Context: India is redefining global development by blending South-South cooperation with strategic North-South engagement, fostering inclusive and sustainable progress. Championing...

Uttarakhand’s New Land Law Amendment

Context: The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has passed an amendment to the Uttarakhand (Uttar Pradesh Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act,...

Cotton Crisis in Punjab

Context: The cotton industry in Punjab is facing a severe crisis due to pest attacks and decreasing yields. Farmers are...

The Global Race for Copper: Implications for India

Introduction: The demand for copper is projected to outstrip supply by 2035, intensifying the global race for securing its sources....