Current Affairs

Suez Canal

Context: The opening of the Suez Canal to ships on November 17, 1869, marked a transformative moment in global trade....

Rani Laxmi Bai

About: Rani Laxmi Bai, born Manikarnika Tambe on November 19, 1828, in Varanasi, was the Queen of Jhansi and a...

Future of Regional Corridors

Context: The ongoing conflict triggered by Hamas’ al-Aqsa Storm operation on October 7, 2023, has intensified tensions in the Middle...

India’s Trade Deficit with China Grows Despite Import Curbs

Context: India’s trade deficit with China rose by 13% during April-October 2024, reaching $57.83 billion, up from $51.12 billion in...

Adaptive Financing as the solution to Climate Crisis

Context: Climate change is no longer a distant possibility but a pressing reality that has intensified extreme weather events. These...

Operation Dronagiri and the Integrated Geospatial Data Sharing Interface (GDI): Pioneering Geospatial Innovation in India

Context: Operation Dronagiri is an initiative by the Indian Government  to improve the use of geospatial technology, which involves gathering...

Surging Measles Cases

Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported a sharp rise in global measles cases in 2023.  More on News:...

India needs a globally recognised public policy school

Context: Public policy education is gaining traction globally, and India has seen significant growth in this field, with over 130...

Power Transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh through India

Context: Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs along with Adviser to Bangladesh’s Ministry of Power, Energy, and...

Two-Front Deterrence

Context: India’s defence spending, measured as a percentage of GDP and the national budget, has declined in recent years.  More...

AFSPA and Manipur

Context: Over the past 19 months of ethnic unrest in Manipur, the state government’s response has been limited to superficial...

A Growing Union-State Power Imbalance due to rising role of Statutory Regulatory Authorities 

Context: The Indian Constitution ensures a structured federal framework by delineating powers through the Union List, State List, Concurrent List,...

Energy Costs and Telecom Sector

Context: As the telecom sector in India continues to expand, managing power infrastructure efficiently has become a critical priority.  More...

Sea Ranching Project

Context: The State Fisheries Department in Thiruvananthapuram has launched a sea ranching project as a follow-up to the artificial reef...

Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme (MATES)

Context: Australia has come up with a new scheme ( MATES) that allows talented young people from India to work...