Current Affairs

Scrapping of Equalisation Levy/Google Tax

Context: The Indian government has decided to abolish the 6% Equalization Levy (Google Tax) on online advertisement services provided by...

DNA Fingerprinting

Context: DNA fingerprinting is a powerful method used for biological identification, similar to how Aadhaar numbers are used for social...

RBI’s New Guidelines for PSL

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised guidelines on Priority Sector Lending (PSL) to improve the allocation of...

Vikramshila University’s Revival

Context: Bihar is on the path to reviving one of its ancient centres of learning, Vikramshila University, a revered institution...

Permafrost Thawing in Kashmir Himalaya

Context: A new study highlights the emerging environmental threat posed by permafrost thawing in the Kashmir Himalaya. More on News...

India’s Urban Transformation

Context: India stands on the brink of a significant urban transformation. Over the coming decades, the country is expected to...

India’s Shifting Approach Towards China

Context: India’s diplomatic stance towards China appears to be undergoing a transformation.  More on News In a podcast released in...

Judicial Inquiry Initiated Against Delhi High Court Judge 

Context: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has taken an unprecedented step by initiating a three-member in-house inquiry into...

India’s Path to Viksit Bharat and Net-Zero

Context: Research by The Fletcher School (Tufts University) and Worley reveals the need to align fast growth with green growth....

Addressing Left-Wing Extremism: Beyond a Militaristic Approach

Context: While the Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) movement has significantly weakened over the years, recent operations in Bastar, Chhattisgarh (March 20,...

Sickle Cell Anaemia

Context: Sickle Cell Anaemia, a severe genetic blood disorder, has become a major health challenge for many tribal families in...

India’s Trade Performance Surges in 2024

Context: India’s trade sector demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, with exports growing by 6.3% for the calendar year, significantly outpacing...

Liquidity Shortage Limits RBI’s Rate Cut Impact

Context: Recently, the yield on the 10-year bond fell to its lowest level in three years. However, in contrast, corporate...

Kurdish Struggle: A Stateless People in Search of a Homeland

Context: Traditionally a nomadic society, Kurds are spread across modern-day Turkiye, Syria, Iran, Iraq, and Armenia. For over a century,...

Towards an Equitable and Effective TB Care System in India

Context: With an estimated 2.8 million new cases annually, India accounts for more than 25% of the global tuberculosis (TB)...