Current Affairs

Modi-Era Diplomacy: Bridging India-West Asia Relations

Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to Riyadh for the inaugural India-GCC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on September 8-9, 2024,...

Enemy Properties in India

Context: A parcel of 13 bighas of land in Kotana Bangar village, Uttar Pradesh, formerly owned by the family of...

Shaping Global Governance of Use of Artificial Intelligence in War

Context: The Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit, which recently took place in Seoul is...

White Hydrogen

Context: As the global energy landscape evolves towards greater sustainability, low-carbon hydrogen is emerging as a crucial component in the...

Onam Festival: Athachamayam Parade in Kerala

Context: The ten-day Onam celebrations commenced with the Athachamayam procession in Thripunithura, Ernakulam, on September 6, 2024.  The festival will...

Blockchain Technology

Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Vishvasya Blockchain Technology Stack which provides Blockchain-as-a-Service with...

Nighttime Light Pollution Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk

Context: Researchers from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago found a correlation between nighttime artificial light pollution and an increased...

Agni Series of Missiles

Context: Recently, a successful test launch of the Agni-4 Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile was conducted from the Integrated Test Range...

Space Junk

Context: Robots are playing a crucial role in removing the growing problem of space debris orbiting the Earth.     ...

siRNA Drugs for Genetic Disease Treatment

Context: Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan have successfully modified siRNA using formamide to minimise off-target effects, enhancing the safety...

Unexpected Rainfall in the Sahara Desert

Context: According to a recent study by Severe Weather Europe, a significant portion of the Sahara is set to receive...

East Economic Forum

Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2024 in Vladivostok , named India as one...

Legal Recognition of Passive Euthanasia

Context: The Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court recently rejected a plea by the parents of 30-year-old Harish Rana,...

India’s Shifting Food Habits

Context: A working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister analyses the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (2022-23)...

La Niña

Context: This year, all major global agencies missed the mark in predicting the onset of La Niña.   More on...