Current Affairs

Government Proposal to Merge Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Context: The Indian government is planning to reduce the number of regional rural banks (RRBs) from their current count to...

India’s Notice for Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Review

Context: India’s decision to serve a formal notice on August 30, 2024, under Article XII (3) of the Indus Waters...

India’s First Autonomous Surface Vessel 

Context: The successful 1,500-km autonomous journey of India’s first autonomous surface vessel, built by Sagar Defence Engineering, highlights the advancements...

Evaluating the Progress and Challenges of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Context:  The International Solar Alliance, led by India since 2015, faces challenges in achieving widespread solar deployment in the Global...

Mediation for Operational Creditors

Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed new regulations allowing operational creditors to opt for voluntary...

Treating All Equally

Context: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of a 2004 Uttar Pradesh law regulating madrassas, asserting that “secularism requires...

Carbon Debt

Context: The concept of carbon debt has gained significant attention in recent years, shedding light on the historical and ongoing...

Green Hydrogen-Powered Trains

Context: The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister urged the Central Government to explore the possibility of running trains on the Kalka-Shimla...

Tribal Poverty & Mango Kernel Tragedy: Path to Sustainable Change

Context:   The recent tragedy in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, where two deaths occurred due to mango kernel consumption, highlights the...

India’s Workplace Culture

Context: In September, following the tragic death of Anna Sebastian, a young chartered accountant who allegedly succumbed to work-related stress,...

Breakthrough in RNA Editing

Context: Wave Life Sciences, a biotechnology company based in Massachusetts, made history by becoming the first to treat a genetic...

Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)

Context: Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are boosting India’s GDP and contributing significantly to Indian Railways’ revenue, according to a study...

Cyber Fraud in Banking Transaction surge in FY 2024 

Context: India’s rise in digital transactions has led to increased cyber frauds. From FY2020 to FY2024, ₹3,207 crore was lost...

Major Challenges Faced by Indian Cities

Context: World Cities Day (October 31) highlights the growing global urban population and the challenges cities face, including climate change,...

Chalo India Campaign

Context: The Ministry of Tourism is launching a unique initiative called Chalo India, aimed at boosting inbound tourism to India....