Current Affairs

Hottest January 2025

Context: January 2025 was the hottest January on record, with the global average surface air temperature 1.75°C above the pre-industrial...

India’s opportunity for Mineral Diplomacy under Trump Tariff Disruption 

Context: The US has imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports under national security concerns. These tariffs have affected global...

Devices of Parliamentary Proceedings

Context: In a recent intervention during the Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi urged the...

India’s Stonehenge

Context: Stonehenge, one of the world’s most renowned prehistoric monuments, continues to attract global attention, with over 1.3 million visitors...

India to Inaugurate EFTA Desk

Context: In a move to bolster economic collaboration, the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry along with high-ranking officials from...

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India: A Complex Legal and Social Issue

Context: Retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai has been appointed as the head of a five-member panel tasked with...

5G Spectrum Auction in 37-40 GHz Band

Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has approved the auction of 5G spectrum in the 37-40 GHz band,...

Centre’s Dividend Receipts from CPSEs

Context: The Central Government’s dividend receipts from Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) and other investments have reached ₹50,000 crore, fulfilling...

University of Surrey to Open India Campus

Context: The University of Surrey, ranked among the top 300 higher education institutions globally, is set to establish its India...

Species in News: Marsh Crocodiles

Context: The two-day-long crocodile count in the Vishwamitri river wrapped up on February 6, 2025, with teams from the GEER...

Drug Regulatory Index

Context: The Union government is developing a Drug Regulatory Index to assess states and UTs on their ability to enforce...

Medical Device Safety

Context: The health ministry is setting up an expert committee to monitor medical devices for adverse effects and improve patient...

Strategic Priorities Reflected in India’s MEA Budget 2025-26

Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) plays a pivotal role in implementing India’s foreign policy. MEA’s budget has increased...

Human-Elephant Conflict Study 

Context: A recent paper highlights new insights into human-elephant conflict (HEC) and its impact on farmers in north Chhattisgarh. More...

Egypt to Host Emergency Arab Summit Amid Rising Tensions Over Palestine

Context: Egypt has announced that it will host an emergency Arab summit on February 27, 2025, in Cairo to discuss...