Current Affairs

Rash Behari Ghosh

Rash Behari Ghosh, born on December 23, 1845, in Torkona village, West Bengal, was a prominent Indian politician, lawyer, social...

United States Eradicate ‘Murder Hornets’

Context: The Northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) has been eradicated in the United States, according to the Department of Agriculture...

Multilateral Cooperation in India-Russia Ties:A Decadal Review of BRICS and SCO

Context: BRICS and SCO are crucial non-Western platforms for India and Russia, reflecting shifts in their foreign policies. Both organisations...

Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum

Context: India and France signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a new National Museum, named Yuga Yugeen Bharat...

Policy Makers on Two minds on China

Context of the Debate: The Economic Survey for FY24 suggested allowing more Chinese investments in India to stimulate economic growth....

UNGA Approval of the Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

Context: On December 4, 2024, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved the text of a historic treaty aimed at...

Dementia in India

Context: India is set to face a significant rise in dementia cases, with experts warning that the country will account...

Industrial Housing for Workers

Context: NITI Aayog released a report outlining a proposal to address the growing need for affordable housing for industrial workers.  ...

AI-Powered Hologram Technology

Context: IDFC FIRST Bank in Mumbai has introduced an AI-powered holographic avatar of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan at its Juhu...

Speedy Trail vs UAPA

Context: The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that the constitutional right to a speedy trial takes precedence over stringent provisions in...

Strengthening Roots of Agri-Carbon Market

Context: Carbon markets offer a transformative pathway for Indian agriculture by linking sustainability with profitability. These markets incentivise eco-friendly practices,...

Active Underwater Hot Spring

Context: Indian oceanographers have captured the first image of an active hydrothermal vent located 4,500 meters below the surface of...

Jalvahak Scheme: Revolutionising Inland Waterways Cargo Transport in India

Context: The Indian government has launched the Jalvahak Scheme, an ambitious initiative to promote the use of inland waterways for...

India’s Services-Led Economy: A Mixed Blessing

Context: India’s shift towards a services-led economy, highlighted the strong growth in service exports, particularly through Global Capability Centres (GCCs)....

Default Cornea Donation

Context: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) is reconsidering its approach to increasing cornea donations, moving away from...