Category: Current Affairs
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Biostimulants in India
Biostimulants that aid plant growth, now under the Centre’s scrutiny Context: Recently, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed state governments to halt the forced tagging of biostimulants or nano-fertilisers with conventional subsidised fertilisers like urea and DAP. More on News This came after multiple complaints from farmers and retailers about inefficacy and coercive selling…
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Different Constitutional Drafts That Powerfully Shaped India’s Democratic Future
Different Constitutional Drafts Behind India’s Extraordinary Constitutional Legacy Context: Amid current debates over revisiting the Constitution—sparked by recent remarks from the ex- Vice-President and the RSS’s call for a review—it is worth recalling that India’s path to becoming a republic was never singular. Between 1895 and 1948, multiple constitutional visions shaped the national discourse, reflecting…
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India’s Climate Goals: Strong Progress but Big Hurdles Remain
Is India on Track to Meet Its Climate Goals? Context: India has achieved a key climate goals under the 2015 Paris Agreement five years ahead of schedule, with non-fossil fuel sources now accounting for over 50% of its installed electricity generation capacity. What are India’s key climate targets under the Paris Agreement? Non-fossil fuel-based capacity:…
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Yarlung Zangbo Dam and a New Threat to India
Context: In a move with far-reaching consequences for India’s strategic and ecological interests, China has officially begun construction on a massive Yarlung Zangbo Dam hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River — just before it enters India as the Siang and then Brahmaputra in Arunachal Pradesh. More on News With a planned investment of $170…
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India’s Nuclear Energy Revolution by 2047
Redeeming India’s nuclear power promise Context: The Union Budget 2025-26 marked a turning point in India’s Nuclear Energy strategy by setting a bold target of achieving 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, up from the current 8.18 GW. More on News This aligns with India’s dual ambitions — becoming a developed economy (Viksit…
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India-China Rivalry Unfolding in the Himalayas
China, India and the conflict over Buddhism Context: While headlines focus on Chinese naval expansion in the Indo-Pacific and India’s maritime countermeasures, a India-China Rivalry is underway — in the Himalayas. More on News The high-altitude spiritual and cultural contest between India and China is rapidly emerging as a new front in Asian geopolitics. At…
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Deep Sea Mining
New deep sea mining rules lack consensus despite US pressure Context: The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is facing challenges finalising a global regulatory framework for deep-sea mining amid rising industry demands and geopolitical tensions. Background ISA is the UN-established body governing seabed mining beyond national jurisdictions under the Law of the Sea Convention (UNCLOS). It…
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Meri Panchayat App
“Meri Panchayat” App Wins Big on Global Stage Context: India’s flagship rural digital governance initiative, the Meri Panchayat app, has been conferred the WSIS Prizes 2025 Champion Award under the category Cultural Diversity and Identity, Linguistic Diversity and Local Content. More on News The award was presented during the WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 held in…
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Human-Induced Earthquakes
India’s water, energy demand spotlight risk of Human-Induced Earthquakes Context: These human-induced earthquakes are a growing global concern, particularly in densely populated and geologically sensitive regions such as India. While earthquakes are predominantly natural phenomena arising from tectonic plate movements, recent studies have highlighted a growing subset of earthquakes triggered or modulated by human activities…
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Generative AI and Copyright
Context: The rise of generative AI models has triggered global debates around intellectual property (IP) rights, particularly in the context of copyright infringement. More on News With AI models trained on massive datasets — often containing copyrighted material — the central legal question is: Does training and output generation by AI violate existing copyright frameworks?…
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National Sports Policy 2025
What National Sports Policy can do for India’s athletes Context: As India prepares to roll out the much-anticipated National Sports Policy 2025, a major shift is underway — one that places sports science, sports medicine, and technology at the core of athlete development. Why Is Sports Science Crucial for India’s Athletic Growth? India has made…
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Legal Status of the Right to Vote
Context: As the Supreme Court hears petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, a key legal issue under scrutiny is the status of the ‘right to vote’ in India. What Are the Different Types of Rights in Indian Law? To understand the legal status of the right to vote, it’s…
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Vice-President Quits Mid-Term: Urgent Breakdown of Constitutional Fallout
Vice-President Steps Down Midway: Immediate Consequences and Legal Roadmap Context: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21, 2025, citing health reasons in a letter submitted to President Droupadi Murmu. Why is this development constitutionally significant? It creates a rare mid-term vacancy in the country’s second-highest constitutional office. It is the first time a Vice-President has…
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UK-India Free Trade Agreement
At FTA’s heart, the promise of Global Capacity Centres Context: As the UK-India inch closer to signing a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), there is increasing recognition of its potential to reshape bilateral economic ties. More on News Among the most promising avenues of collaboration is the rapidly growing sector of Global Capability Centres (GCCs)…
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Daily Current Affairs 19th July 2025
In this edition of Daily Current Affairs, we bring you concise and important updates on key national and international developments that are shaping the world today. 1) Ports and India’s Economic and Strategic Aspirations 2) Enhancing Counter-Terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir 3) Open Network for Digital Commerce: A Bold Leap Toward E-Commerce Democracy 4) China’s…
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Daily Current Affairs 18th July 2025
In this edition of Daily Current Affairs, we bring you concise and important updates on key national and international developments that are shaping the world today. 1) Citizens Removed from the Electoral Roll 2) A Tectonic Shift in Thinking: Building Seismic Resilience in India 3) Government merges 36 schemes to float farm programme 4) Can…
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Daily Current Affairs 17th July 2025
In this edition of Daily Current Affairs, we bring you concise and important updates on key national and international developments that are shaping the world today. 1) Rights and Privacy of Adolescents 2) India’s Diversity and its Secular Character 3) India’s Labour Market Performance 4) Is the Era of Multilateralism Over? 5) Why Spacecraft Prefer…
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India’s Foreign Policy: Beyond Hyper-Nationalism
A critical response to Pratap Bhanu Mehta’s view on nationalism and diplomacy, urging a balanced, context-rich foreign policy for India. Contours of Credibility: Reframing India’s Foreign Policy Introduction Indian foreign policy, as examined by Pratap Bhanu Mehta in his notable article “A World of Our Making” (The Indian Express, 17 July), is portrayed as standing at a…
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Daily Current Affairs 16th July 2025
In this edition of Daily Current Affairs, we bring you concise and important updates on key national and international developments that are shaping the world today. 1) Strategic Renaissance in India-Europe Relationship 2) Why Are Dowry-Related Deaths Still Rampant? 3) Is India the Most Equal Country? 4) Denmark Empowers Citizens Through Copyright Law to Fight…
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Daily Current Affairs 15th July 2025
In this edition of Daily Current Affairs, we bring you concise and important updates on key national and international developments that are shaping the world today. 1) Why Is India Still Lagging Behind in Gender Equality? 2) ‘Ordinarily Resident’ in the Context of Electoral Rolls 3) The changing landscape of employment 4) Rethinking Deserts: From…
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India’s Moment Amid America’s Retreat
As America withdraws from global leadership, India faces a rare chance to rise. This article explores U.S. policy shifts and how India can respond with urgent reforms to attract talent, boost manufacturing, and lead globally. Introduction When the United States changes its policies on universities, businesses, supply chains and immigration, the effects reach far beyond…