Current Affairs

India-Italy Ties at a Historic Inflection Point: A Bold Opportunity for Deeper Strategic Cooperation

India-Italy ties at an inflection point Context: India and Italy are witnessing a strategic upswing in their relationship, marked by...

Strengthening Maritime Security: India–EU Naval Cooperation and the Proposed Joint Anti-Piracy Exercise

EU and India launch joint anti-piracy drill in Indian Ocean Context: Recently, the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation Atalanta...

Life Detected on Distant Exoplanet K2-18b

Scientists detect signature of life on a distant planet, study suggests Context: A team of astronomers has detected what may...

Climate Change May Raise Arsenic in Rice

Elevated Carbon Dioxide Levels Increase Arsenic Concentrations in Rice Context: A groundbreaking study published in Lancet Planetary Health on April...

India’s Defence Production and Strategic Goals

India Has Set target of Rs 3 Lakh Crore in Defence Production by 2029: Rajnath Context: India’s defence production is...

Overhaul of East and West corridors on NHEV agenda

National Highway for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) and East-West Corridor Projects: Towards Sustainable Infrastructure and Seamless Connectivity. Context: India is actively...

Renewed Focus on Alternative Coal Usage and De-Coaled Mines

Government considering alternative use of coal and emptied mines Context: With a steady rise in domestic coal production and a...

Chittagong Armoury Raid

95 Years of Chittagong Armoury Raid The Chittagong Armoury Raid, also known as the Chittagong Uprising, was a daring armed...

Type 5 Diabetes

Type 5 diabetes recognised as a distinct form of disease: why is this significant? Context: Type 5 diabetes was officially...

Nuclear Energy: The New Powerhouse for a Digital World

Source of clean power or controversy? Context: As global information technology (IT) operations race ahead — powered by AI, cloud...

Rainfall Deficit and Irrigation and Power Concerns

Water Crisis Looms Over the North, East Context: Reservoir water levels in northern and eastern India have fallen significantly below...

Unilateral Tariffs and the Risk of Intellectual Property Retaliation – A Multilateral Trade Perspective

Unilateral tariffs risk intellectual property retaliation Context: The rise of unilateral tariffs, particularly by major economies like the United States,...

Iran’s Uranium Enrichment Row: Geopolitical Implications and Diplomatic Dimensions

Iran says its right to uranium enrichment is ‘not negotiable’ Context: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently asserted that uranium...

Global Trade Forecast for 2025

Global goods trade could shrink by up to 1.5% Context: In a significant revision to its earlier projections, the World...

RBI Skips 14-Day VRR Auction 

Variable Rate Repo – Liquidity Management Tool Skipped Amidst Market Speculation Context: In a move that has stirred market speculation,...