Current Affairs

Rising Sea Levels (SLR) and its Impact on India

Context: India’s vast and densely populated coastal regions are facing an escalating threat from rising sea levels, driven by climate...

Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan

Context: The Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan is a newly launched initiative by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at combating malnutrition...

Deep-Sea Dilemmas

Context: In recent years, discussions about China’s dominance at sea have often focused on its possession of the world’s largest...

Land Acquisition Act 2013

Context: Punjab farmers have been protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders since February, demanding a legal guarantee for MSP...

Centre May Expand Rare Disease Care Network

Context: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is considering expanding the network of Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for...

Ken-Betwa River Linking Project

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project on December 25, 2024,...

Caste-Based Disparities in IT Sector

Context: India’s IT sector, contributing over 7% to the country’s GDP, is one of the fastest-growing industries and a global...

EC’s election rule amendment

Context: The Centre on December 20 amended the Conduct of Election Rules to restrict access for the public to a...

Looking at 2025, Climate: Bleak forecast, adaptation way forward

Context: In 2024, the world effectively abandoned efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C, a key goal of the 2015...

Building Rural Resilience

Context: The current fiscal is set to witness robust growth in the “agriculture and allied activities” sector, thanks to a...

India’s Role in Global Skilled Migration

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about India’s skilled workforce playing a prominent role in the global job market....

India’s Energy Transition: Balancing Development, Sustainability, and Global Climate Goals

Context: The COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan underscored the growing urgency to address global warming amidst escalating environmental challenges. Despite...

Appointment of 9th Chairperson of  NHRC

Context: Justice V Ramasubramanian has been appointed as the 9th Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for a...

India’s Reliance on China for Critical Minerals

Context: India is working to diversify supply sources and reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals to address vulnerabilities...

Impact of Warming Oceans on Marine Species in UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Context: A recent report by UNESCO and an analysis by Down to Earth reveal the significant effects of rising ocean...