Current Affairs

Snake Venom and Antivenoms

Context: India records an estimated 58,000 deaths annually due to venomous snakebites, making it the ‘snakebite capital’ of the world....

WEF Global Risks Report 2025

Context: India faces a critical challenge as water supply shortages emerge as the most severe risk confronting the country over...

Smart Cities Mission

Context: Nearly a decade ago, the Indian government launched the Smart Cities Mission, envisioning 100 smart cities as the new...

World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

Context: The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos,  from January 20 to 24, 2025, unites global leaders to address...

India, Africa and AfCFTA

Context: As 2025 begins, it is an opportune time to reflect on India’s African policies and identify avenues for strengthening...

UGC Regulations vs. State University Laws

Context: Six Tamil Nadu State universities currently lack Vice Chancellors (VCs), with some posts vacant for over a year. The...

Oyster-Derived Antimicrobial Proteins

Context: Researchers have discovered that antimicrobial proteins found in the hemolymph (blood) of Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) can kill...

National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0

Context: Union Minister of Communications, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has announced the launch of the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0, aimed at...

Rising Temperatures in India 

Context: Recent data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reveals a concerning trend: India’s traditionally cooler months are warming at...

Discovers Colossal Buddha Head and Giant Palm

Context: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently made a remarkable discovery at the ancient Buddhist site of Ratnagiri...

RBI Tightens Guidelines for ARCs: Focus on Recovery First

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated the guidelines for Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) under the ‘Master Direction...

Dedicated Ministry for Senior Citizens

Context: The Supreme Court of India recently allowed a petitioner to make a representation to the central government seeking the...

Bail Under PMLA For Women

Context: The Supreme Court heard the case of Shashi Bala, a government school teacher accused of helping the Shine City...

Viksit Agri Economy by 2047

Context: Indian agriculture is at a turning point, facing the challenges of ensuring food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and promoting...

Strategic use of AI

Context: Since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November 2022, major economies worldwide have integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their...