US Withdrawal from Paris Agreement
21 May 2025 | blogwebAfrican islands under threat: What to do about Trump’s withdrawal from climate change agreement Context: The recent executive order...
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Current Affairs
Current Affairs
Northeast-Kolkata Connectivity Boost: India’s Bold Move Through Myanmar
21 May 2025 | blogwebNortheast-Kolkata Connectivity Enhanced: India’s Powerful Pivot Beyond Bangladesh Context: The recently approved 166.8-km Shillong–Silchar four-lane highway marks a critical advancement...
Current Affairs
New Oil War: OPEC+, Saudi Arabia and India
21 May 2025 | blogwebThe ongoing oil price tensions Context: At a time when the world reels from the devastation of violent geopolitical conflicts,...
Current Affairs
India-EU FTA Talks
21 May 2025 | blogwebIndia-EU Free Trade Agreement: Obstacles, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead Context: India and the European Union (EU) are accelerating negotiations...
Current Affairs
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
21 May 2025 | blogwebGetting the ‘micropicture’ at the panchayat level Context: India’s journey toward evidence-based governance faces significant roadblocks, with experts highlighting persistent...
Current Affairs
Presidential Reference Explained: Unlocking Its Powerful Role in Indian Democracy
20 May 2025 | blogwebContext: President Droupadi Murmu, in a rare move, sought the opinion of the Supreme Court through a Presidential Reference, on...
Current Affairs
Online Abuse in India
20 May 2025 | blogwebLaws and Cyber-Bullying Cases Context: In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, the widow of slain Navy Lieutenant Vinay...
Current Affairs
India–Bangladesh Trade Tensions
20 May 2025 | blogwebIndia–Bangladesh Trade Ties: China Gaining Ground? Context: With Bangladesh set to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC)...
Current Affairs
Supreme Court Slams Illegal Environmental Clearances as Gross Violation
20 May 2025 | blogwebSupreme Court Declares Retrospective Environmental Clearances Unlawful Context: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court on Friday declared the grant...
Current Affairs
83rd Session of the International Maritime Organisation: Bold Steps to Cut Shipping Emissions
14 May 2025 | blogweb83rd Session of the International Maritime Organisation: Powerful Push for Greener Shipping Solutions Context: After more than ten years of...
Current Affairs
India-UK Free Trade Agreement: A Transformative Leap for India’s Textile Sector and Global Trade Integration
13 May 2025 | blogwebIndia-UK Free Trade Agreement: A Game-Changing Opportunity for India’s Textile Sector and Trade Context: Recently, India and the UK concluded...
Current Affairs
Kerala’s ‘Vruthi’ Campaign
13 May 2025 | blogwebHow is Kerala handling its waste problem? Context: Since October 2, 2024, Kerala has been leading an ambitious and inclusive...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Census: A Powerful Step Towards Inclusive and Just Governance
13 May 2025 | blogwebCaste Census: Empowering Social Justice with Real Numbers Context: The Government of India’s decision to include caste enumeration in the...
Current Affairs
Pakistan–Turkey Nexus: A Growing Threat to India’s Strategic Interests
12 May 2025 | blogwebPakistan–Turkey Nexus: India’s Bold Response to a Rising Alliance Context: The evolving Pakistan–Turkey military nexus, symbolised recently by the use...
International Relations
India–Gulf Defence Cooperation: Unlocking Strategic Potential Through Co-Development
12 May 2025 | blogwebIndia–Gulf Defence Cooperation: Driving Defence Self-Reliance Through Co-Development Introduction: The evolving geopolitics of West Asia and India’s pursuit of defence...
Social Issues
India’s Nutrition Crisis and the Need for Food System Transformation
12 May 2025 | blogwebSprouting sustainable, nutrition-sensitive food systems Context: India, despite being one of the world’s largest producers of milk, fruits, vegetables, grains,...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Press Freedom in South Asia: A Disturbing Decline Amid Rising Threats
12 May 2025 | blogwebPress Freedom Warning for South Asia: Escalating Risks and Shrinking Rights Context: The 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report...
Polity, Constitution and Governance
Caste Census and Social Justice
12 May 2025 | blogwebConsensus on caste census Context: With the BJP government finally conceding to demands for a caste census — albeit reluctantly...
International Relations
Indus Waters Treaty: Bold Recalibration of a Fragile Water Diplomacy Framework
10 May 2025 | blogwebIndus Waters Treaty: Strategic Shift in a Critical Water Diplomacy Pact Context: The erosion of mutual trust, due to...
Social Justice
Child Labour in India
10 May 2025 | blogwebWith child labour, law is not the problem — enforcement is Context: On Labour Day 2025, a striking print advertisement...
Social Issues
Maternal Mortality in India (2019–21)
10 May 2025 | blogwebIndia’s latest Maternal Mortality Ratio shows a declining trend Context: India has recorded a notable decline in its Maternal Mortality...
