Current Affairs

Internet Silence

Introduction: The internet, once hailed as a vibrant space for free expression and open dialogue, is witnessing an increasing trend...

Judicial Precedents and the Questionable Bail Conditions in Rape Cases

Context: The Allahabad High Court, in the case of Atul Gautam vs State of Uttar Pradesh (2025), recently granted bail...

COP29 and the Role of Article 6.2 in India’s Climate Strategy

Context: COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, has been aptly termed the ‘Climate Finance COP’ due to its pivotal role in...

China’s Restrictions on India

Context: On 10 January 2025, reports emerged that China had banned Chinese employees from travelling to Foxconn’s iPhone factories in...

India’s Growing Forest Fire Crisis

Context: Wildfires are increasing globally, with Los Angeles being a recent example. The urgency to address and prevent forest fires...

India-Israel Commitment to Strengthen Ties

Context: In a significant move to bolster economic collaboration, India and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral trade...

Manipur and the President’s Rule

Context: Following the resignation of N Biren Singh as Manipur’s Chief Minister, the party leadership is actively seeking a consensus...

Revamping Taxation: Implications for Growth and Consumption

Context: As India gears up for accelerated economic growth, the revival of demand is set to take center stage.  More...

Study on Asian Elephant Vocal Communication

Context: A new study, published in Mammalian Biology on December 23, 2024, has provided fresh insights into the complex vocal...

Household Expenditure Survey (2023-24)

Context: The latest Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 highlights that conveyance accounted for the highest share of Indian households’...

NITI Aayog’s Policy Recommendations for SPUs

Context: NITI Aayog has proposed a set of 80 policy recommendations aimed at improving the quality of higher education in...

Aero India 2025

Context: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held bilateral meetings with the Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Republic of Fiji,...

Bombay Blood Group

Context: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, doctors at MIOT International in Chennai successfully performed a kidney transplant on a patient...

Breast Cancer: Challenges and Opportunity

Context: Breast cancer is now the most common cancer among Indian women, previously the fourth most common in the 1990s....

Baltic States Switch Electricity Grid from Russia to EU

Context: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially disconnected from Russia’s power grid and integrated with the European grid via Poland. ...

PM-AASHA Scheme

Context: The Government of India has approved the continuation of the Integrated Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme...

India’s MSME Sector: A Critical Analysis

Context: Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are vital to India’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, exports, and GDP.  More...

India’s Emerging Role as a Champion of the Global South

Context: India has renewed its focus on advocating for the Global South, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasising this role...

Declining Budget for Justice-Related Schemes

Context: The India Justice Report 2025-26 has highlighted a consistent decline in budget allocations by the Central government for various...

Expansion of Jan Aushadhi Scheme 

Context: The government’s affordable medicine initiative, Jan Aushadhi, is set for a significant expansion, with plans to establish over 10,000...

Moving Beyond ‘BIMARU’ Context: For decades, discussions on India’s state-wise development have been shaped by the term ‘BIMARU’, coined by...