Current Affairs

Tapentadol-Carisoprodol Drug

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

Shifting World Order

Context: In Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, a character is asked how he went bankrupt. “Gradually and then suddenly,”...

Microsoft’s Majorana 1 Chip

Context: Quantum computing is often hailed as the next frontier in technology, with the potential to revolutionise industries such as...

Panchayat Governance in India

Context: The popular web series Panchayat, set in the fictional village of Phulera, humorously portrays the trials of a city-bred...

India-US Trade Talks

Context:` As New Delhi explores tariff reductions on a range of US products, Washington, DC is particularly focused on expanding...

RBI’s Dollar-Rupee Swap

Context: After executing a $5 billion dollar-rupee swap less than a month ago, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has...

Building a Future-Ready Workforce

Context: The global labour market is evolving rapidly, and the skills required in 2030 will likely be vastly different from...

UGC Discontinues UGC-CARE List

Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to discontinue the UGC Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (UGC-CARE) list,...

Mapping the Moon’s South Pole

Context: The first detailed geological map of the moon’s south polar region, created by researchers from Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad,...

India’s Industrial Crossroads: Innovation vs. Mindless Toil

Context: The Indian industry’s persistent focus on cheap labour as a driver of growth is a self-defeating strategy that hinders...

Key Takeaways from PM Modi’s U.S. Visit

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent official visit to the United States was a milestone in strengthening bilateral relations, with...

Government Spending and Public Expenditure

Context: Government spending plays a crucial role in shaping a country’s economic growth and social well-being. However, it is essential...

Childhood Cancer in India

Context: According to the National Cancer Registry Programme (NCRP), childhood cancers (0-14 years) account for 4% of all cancer cases...

India’s Solar Export Strategy: Diversification Towards Africa and West Asia

Introduction: India is striving to establish itself as a global renewable energy powerhouse. However, with stagnating demand in Europe and...

Front-Loading Capital Allocation for New Investment Funds

Context: The Union Budget FY25 introduced multiple investment funds to boost economic growth, with the Centre planning to front-load capital...