Current Affairs

Inequality as a Barrier to Environmental Action

Context: Renowned British environmentalist Tony Juniper highlights inequality—whether economic or social—as the biggest obstacle to tackling climate change, pollution, and...

‘NITI NCAER States Economic Forum’ Portal

Context: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to launch a new portal, developed by NITI Aayog and the National...

IMD Rules Out El Nino for 2025 Monsoon

Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has ruled out the possibility of an El Nino during the upcoming southwest monsoon...

Naini Lake Water Crisis

Context: Naini Lake, a vital freshwater body in Nainital, Uttarakhand, has recorded its lowest water level in five years. The...

Mood Disorders and Bipolar Disorder

Context: The second phase of India’s National Mental Health Survey is currently underway, building on the findings of the first...

Digital Crop Survey: A Paradigm Shift in Agricultural Data Collection

Context: The Government of India is set to roll out a pan-India Digital Crop Survey (DCS) by the 2025-26 Kharif...

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe

Context: On December 24, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe achieved an extraordinary milestone by approaching within 6.1 million kilometers of...

SpaceX’s Ambitious Mars Mission

Context: Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, announced on March 15 that an uncrewed Mars landing mission is planned for late...

Green Credit Programme: Legal, Environmental, and Social Implications

Context: The Environment Ministry has launched the Green Credit Programme (GCP) to boost forest and tree cover and promote “pro-planet...

Kerala Urban Policy Commission (KUPC)

Context: In a pioneering move, the Kerala Urban Policy Commission (KUPC) has projected that 80% of the state’s population will...

India’s Light Fishing Crisis

Context: India’s 7,500-kilometre coastline, home to diverse marine life and millions of fishers, faces increasing threats from light fishing. Despite...

Digital Crop Survey: A Paradigm Shift in Agricultural Data Collection

Context: The Government of India is set to roll out a pan-India Digital Crop Survey (DCS) by the 2025-26 Kharif...

Corruption and Judicial Independence

Context: The Supreme Court’s initiation of a three-member judicial inquiry into allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma marks a significant step...

Trump’s Threats Against Iran

Context: In a recent interview with NBC News, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening both...

Strengthening Economic Ties with the West

Context: India’s recent progress in securing bilateral trade agreements with Western nations signals a significant geoeconomic shift.  More on News...