Current Affairs

Warming Trends and India’s Climate Context 

Context: The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) declared 2024 the warmest year on record, with global average temperatures 1.5°C higher than...

Inequality Alleviation

Context: Over the past seven decades, income inequality in India has undergone significant shifts, with distinct disparities between rural and...

UGC’s New Regulations on Vice-Chancellor Appointments

Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced sweeping new regulations that have sparked concerns over federalism and state rights,...

Surging Government Bond Yields

Context: Government bond yields rose sharply, with the benchmark 10-year yield recording its biggest single-day increase in over seven months. ...

Unravelling Beijing’s Deceptive Strategy

Context: Sun Tzu’s ancient teachings on war emphasise deception, patience, and strategic foresight. These lessons hold relevance in the complex...

The Case for EVMs Over Paper Ballots: A Democratic Imperative

Context: In modern democracy, election mechanisms are critical. India’s adoption of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) has bolstered efficiency, transparency, and...

Ring of Fire

Context: A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.9 struck the Kyushu region in southwestern Japan, according to the...

India and the UK in 2025

Context: India-UK relations, historically underwhelming, have gained momentum post-Brexit, with both nations aiming to align their global aspirations.  More on...

The Trump card, Global politics and outcomes for India

Context: Global politics is entering a phase of significant uncertainty and disruption with Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. Known...

Building Climate-Resilient Indian Cities

Context: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), 2022 recorded a significant number of heat wave days and cold wave days, as...

New US Regulations on AI Chips and Technology

Context: The US government announced a new regulation aimed at controlling the flow of advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips and...

Rat-Hole Mining

Context: Recently several workers have been trapped in a flooded coal “rat-hole” mine in Dima Hasao district for over 12...

Linking Voter Cards with Aadhar

Context: The debate over linking voter IDs (EPIC) with Aadhaar has resurfaced ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, as political...

Linking Voter Cards with Aadhar

Context: The debate over linking voter IDs (EPIC) with Aadhaar has resurfaced ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, as political...

Stubble Burning in India

Context: Stubble burning remains a major issue despite environmental warnings, with 23,505 farm fires recorded across Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,...