Current Affairs

Enceladus Astrobiology Mission

NASA’s Orbilander mission will search for alien life on Saturn’s moon ‘Enceladus’   Context: A new mission concept—Enceladus Orbitlander—has been...

Breakthrough in Brain-Computer Interface

Indian scientists help develop Brain-Computer Interface that enables movement for people who are paralysed   Context: Researchers at the University...

Weight-Loss Drugs for Obesity Treatment

WHO to Back Use of Weight-Loss Drugs for Adults Globally Context: In a landmark move, the World Health Organisation (WHO)...

India at a Strategic Crossroads

A Profound Shift in the Global Order Context: India is standing at a historic inflection point, reminiscent of the era...

Climate Change Impact on Western Disturbances

Storm in Delhi, floods in hill states: Impact of climate change-induced changing patterns of Western Disturbances Context: A recent analysis...

Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute

Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute

Water Dispute between Punjab and Haryana Context: In a rare show of political unity, all major parties in Punjab have...

Understanding the Dark Web

Understanding the Dark Web

The Dark Web Challenge. Context: The Dark Web is a concealed segment of the internet that requires special software, such...

Indian Scientists Detect Giant Plasma Tides Beneath the Sun’s Surface

IIA researchers chart Sun’s subsurface weather Context: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) and its international partners is a major...

Natural Hydrogen

Natural Hydrogen

Is natural hydrogen the fuel of the future? Context: Hydrogen is increasingly being hailed as the clean energy solution that...

Climate Crisis and the Role of Financial Regulators in India – (RBI)

Climate Crisis and the Role of Financial Regulators in India – (RBI)

The green gap in India’s financial system regulation Context: Global financial regulators, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), recognise...

Investment Friendliness Index

NITI Aayog to Rank States on Investment Context: Government policy think tank Niti Aayog is set to launch a new...

Create in India, Create for the World

PM Modi Champions ‘Orange Economy’ at WAVES Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong appeal to global content...

From Rules-Based Order to Geopolitical Disorder: Challenges to Global Stability and India’s Strategic Imperatives

Rules-Based Order in Decline: Unravelling Global Stability and India’s Critical Role Introduction: The post-World War II rules-based international order is...

China’s Strategic Outreach in Southeast Asia Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures

The Shifting Landscape of Chinese Diplomacy Context: Recently, President Xi Jinping undertook a three-nation tour of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia...

Limited Court Power to Modify Arbitral Awards

SC Upholds Courts’ Power to Modify Arbitral Awards under Limited Circumstances Context: In a significant ruling on arbitration law, the...