Current Affairs

Global Food Insecurity 

Context: Food insecurity and mental health issues create a syndemic, where their interaction exacerbates negative outcomes, especially among vulnerable populations....

India’s BrahMos Missile Exports: Strengthening Defence Diplomacy in Southeast Asia

Context: India’s BrahMos missile exports mark a significant stride in its ambition to emerge as a global arms exporter and...

Seizing U.S.-India nuclear deal under Trump Administration 

Context: The 2008 U.S.-India civil nuclear deal allowed India to access advanced nuclear technology while supporting global non-proliferation goals. However,...

Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme

Context: The Department of Commerce, Government of India, has launched the Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme on January 21, 2025,...

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...