Current Affairs

Space Junk

Context: The increasing number of satellites and space debris orbiting Earth is raising significant environmental concerns.  What is Space Junk?...

Air Pollution: Health and Economic Emergency

Context: In his 36 years as a thoracic surgeon, Dr. Arvind Kumar has examined and operated on tens of thousands...

India’s 6Ghz Spectrum Dilemma

Context: The much-anticipated launch of the PlayStation 5 Pro (PS5 Pro) in India has hit a snag due to an...

Google to sell Chrome

Context: On November 20, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) and several states proposed measures to address “Google’s unlawful...

Iran to Hold Nuclear Talks with European Powers in Geneva

Context: Recently, Iran said that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that...

Legalising MSP

Context: Justice (Retired) Nawab Singh, heading a Supreme Court (SC) appointed committee, has made sweeping observations regarding India’s agrarian crisis,...

Bridging the MSME Credit Gap: Challenges and Solutions

Context: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of India’s economy, driving growth, employment, and exports. Despite their...

World Bank study recommends skill-based training to enhance jobs in multiple sectors

Context: Services sector jobs and agriculture income enhancement present large opportunities for school-based skilling, according to “Jobs at Your Doorsteps,”...

The Inclusion of ‘Socialist, Secular’ in the Preamble: Supreme Court Hears Case

Context: Recently, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said the idea of ‘socialism’ in India primarily meant a welfare state...

Gwalior Hosts India’s First Modern Gaushala with Advanced CBG Plant

Context: On October 2, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a state-of-the-art Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Gwalior, showcasing India’s...

Super-Hot Gas Discovery

Context: Scientists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), in collaboration with IIT-Palakkad and Ohio State University, have proposed a model...

Political Upheaval in Mauritius and India

Context: Last month, Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius celebrated a historic victory in the protracted Chagos Islands dispute, as...

Coking Coal as Critical Mineral

Context: The government should designate coking coal as a critical mineral and implement measures to boost its domestic production, according...

Disputed Farm Fire Counting Method

Context: India is planning to change how it tracks farm fires, a significant contributor to severe air pollution in northern...

Democratising AI

Context: The growing influence of Big Tech companies has become a pressing concern for policymakers worldwide.  More on News In...