Current Affairs

Government to Bear Vegetable Carrying Cost

Context: In a bid to ensure that farmers receive a larger share of the retail prices of essential vegetables, the...

Role of Investment and Consumption

Context: Economic growth can be compared to sailing on two interconnected boats—one representing the supply or production of goods and...

Attending Parliament Amid Incarceration

Context: Incarcerated Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh has petitioned the Punjab and Haryana High Court for permission to attend the...

US-Russia Talks in Riyadh and India’s Balancing Act

Context: Two days after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Riyadh to discuss ending the war in Ukraine,...

Supreme Court Expands Remission Rights for Prisoners

Context: In a significant ruling on prisoners’ rights, the Supreme Court has directed state governments to consider the premature release...

Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) Round 2

Context: The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) is back with Round 2 of the pilot phase, offering an exciting opportunity...

AI Tools to Track Antibiotic Resistance

Context: Researchers from IIIT-Delhi, in collaboration with CHRI-PATH, Tata 1mg, and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), developed an...

Grok 3

Context: Elon Musk’s xAI has launched Grok 3, the latest iteration of its artificial intelligence model, designed to compete with...

A New EU-India Strategic Agenda: Key Priorities for 2025

Context: The EU-India Roadmap to 2025 has guided the partnership since the 15th EU-India Summit (2020). With its conclusion, the...

The Long and Winding Road of India-China Relations

Context: India and China have taken steps toward normalising relations post-Galwan, but caution remains essential. Recent Diplomatic Engagements January 2025:...

Higher Capex Loans

Context: During the pre-budget session, states demanded higher capex loans from the centre towards the state. About: During FY2020-21, the...

Successful Cloning Breakthrough for Endangered Species Conservation

Context: Black-footed ferrets, one of North America’s most endangered mammals, recently saw a major milestone in conservation with a successful...

Permafrost Carbon: A Growing Concern for Global Warming

Context: The permafrost in northern regions is a massive carbon reservoir under threat. Warming twice as fast as the global...

Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)

Context: Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are boosting India’s GDP and contributing significantly to Indian Railways’ revenue, according to a study...

Tribal Poverty & Mango Kernel Tragedy: Path to Sustainable Change

Context:   The recent tragedy in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, where two deaths occurred due to mango kernel consumption, highlights the...