Current Affairs

Mainstreaming Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) in India

Context: EbA, a nature-based solutions (NbS) approach, integrates biodiversity and ecosystem services into climate adaptation strategies. It is cost-effective compared...

Centre Declines Additional Funds for MGNREGS

Context: With the financial year 2024-25 nearing its end, the Central government has decided against releasing additional funds for the...

Strengthening Soil Health

Context: A well-balanced soil-nutrient profile is essential for enhancing crop yields and maintaining soil productivity. However, soil health deterioration remains...

Erosion of RTI: A Right Under Threat

Context: The introduction of the Right to Information (RTI) Act was a landmark moment in India’s democratic journey, instilling hope...

Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand

Context: On January 27, 2025, Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), bringing personal...

India Ranked Second in Internet Shutdowns in 2024 Context: India no longer holds the record for the highest number of...

Reviving the Multilingual Debate in India

Context: As India once again finds itself in the midst of a heated debate over the Three-Language Formula (TLF), an...

India’s Pharmaceutical Reputation Under Scrutiny

Context: India, often referred to as the pharmacy of the global South, is facing a serious crisis of reputation due...

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN)

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred ₹22,000 crore into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers under the PM Kisan...

Effects of Space Travel on Astronaut Health

Context: The human body evolved to function optimally on Earth, not in space. Space travel exposes astronauts to microgravity, radiation,...

Pesticides’ Impact on Non-Target Species

Context: A recent study published in Nature Communications highlights the widespread negative effects of pesticides on over 800 non-target species,...

Food Giants’ Lack of Transparency on Fertiliser Risks

Context: A new report by Planet Tracker reveals significant gaps in how major food companies disclose the risks associated with...

Preserving Agro-Tribal Diversity through Empowering Policies

Context: India can preserve its rich agro-tribal diversity by designing policies that respect, empower, and integrate the traditional agricultural knowledge...

Mass Whale Strandings

Context: Australian authorities announced the euthanasia of 90 false killer whales that survived a mass stranding on a remote beach...

Tapentadol-Carisoprodol Drug

Context: The Health Ministry has issued a stop activity order against Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Mumbai, following reports of exporting unapproved combination...