Current Affairs

RBI’s Exchange Rate Dilemma

Context: A recent editorial suggested that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should allow the Indian rupee to depreciate, stepping...

Humanitarian and Political Crisis in Manipur

Context: The India-Myanmar borderlands, particularly the state of Manipur, remain a data-deficient region despite a long history of armed conflict,...

Surge in Securities Transaction Tax

Context: In 2018-19, the year before the COVID-19 pandemic, the Union government collected ₹11,528 crore through the Securities Transaction Tax...

Global Sea Ice Cover Hits Record Low

Context: The extent of global sea ice has hit a new record low, with the combined Arctic and Antarctic sea...

DBIM and First CIO Conference 2025

Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has taken a major step in India’s digital governance by launching...

NQAS and Virtual Certification

Context: The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has instructed all states and Union Territories to uphold the credibility of virtual...

World Day of Social Justice 

Introduction: World Day of Social Justice (February 20) emphasises the global need for equality, human rights, and inclusive development. Recognised...

The Digital Energy Grid (DEG)

Context: A recent paper by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Foundation for Interoperability in Digital Economy (FIDE) suggests...

India’s MSME Export Push

Context: The Department of Commerce is considering seeking additional funds to bolster schemes supporting micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME)...

TRAI’s New Regulations to Curb Pesky Calls and SMSes

Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced key changes to its regulations to combat spam calls and...

The Age of Saturn’s Rings

Context: Saturn’s magnificent rings have long captivated astronomers and stargazers alike. However, a new study suggests that these iconic rings...

Water Quality Concerns in Prayagraj

Context: A recent Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report has revealed that the water quality in Prayagraj during the ongoing...

HCE Survey 2023-24

Context: Data from the Household Consumption Expenditure (HCE) Survey 2023-24 reveals a significant gap in food spending across major Indian...

Earthquake Preparedness

Context: The devastating earthquake (7.8 magnitude) in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023, which claimed over 17,000 lives, served...

Rising India’s Merchandise Trade Deficit 

Context: India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to a two-month high of $22.99 billion in January, driven by an increase in...