Current Affairs

Moiré Superconductor

Context: In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, scientists have unveiled a new moiré superconductor that could pave the way...

Welfare Promises

Context: The allure of promising “too much, too soon, with too little” is a familiar strategy for politicians seeking to...

Strengthening India’s Defence Networks in Asia

Context: Recent defence agreements highlighted during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s participation in a Southeast Asian defence ministerial forum in Laos...

Himalayan Glacial Lakes Expand by 10.81% in 13 Years, Pose Flood Risks

Context: The Himalayan region has seen an increase in the area of glacial lakes and other water bodies, growing by...

E-Daakhil Portal: Transforming Consumer Grievance Redressal in India

Context: The Department of Consumer Affairs proudly announced the nationwide implementation of the E-Daakhil portal, now operational in all states...

Strengthening the India-France Partnership

Context: The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry highlighted the immense potential for India and France to jointly contribute to...

Election Commission: A Pillar of India’s Democracy

Context: India adopted its Constitution on November 26, 1949, establishing free and fair elections as fundamental to democracy. Article 324...

Alamgir II

Alamgir II, born Mirza Aziz-ud-Din on June 6, 1699, was the sixteenth Mughal emperor, reigning from June 3, 1754, until...

Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah

Context: The recently brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in South Lebanon appears to be holding for now.  More on...

Right to Work and MGNREGA Job Card Deletions

Context: Between 2021-22 and 2022-23, job card deletions under MGNREGA escalated drastically, surging from 1.49 crore to 5.53 crore workers—a...

US Quest for a Strategic Trifecta in the Indian Ocean

Context: Since the Cold War, the US has maintained strategic interests in the Indian Ocean, leveraging bases like Diego Garcia...

Atal Innovation Mission (AIM 2.0)

Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)...

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule

Jyotirao Govindrao Phule, commonly known as Jyotiba Phule, was a pivotal figure in the social reform movement in India during...

Street Pesticides and Child Deaths

Context: The issue of street pesticides in South Africa, particularly in its townships, has been a long-standing and deadly problem....

Indian Space Program

Context: November 21, 2024, marked the 61st anniversary of the Indian space program. History and Evolution: 1963: India’s space journey...