Current Affairs

India’s Aviation Reforms

Context: In 1934, India’s skies weren’t truly its own. Governed by the colonial-era Aircraft Act of 1934, the aviation sector...

Shaping a Future-Ready Workforce

Context: The evolving global landscape demands a transformative approach to workforce development—and India stands at a pivotal juncture.  More on...

Global Risk Index for Mangroves

Context: The study, published in Communications Earth & Environment on April 5, 2025, brings together researchers from ETH Zurich and...

Planned Deforestation in Indonesia

Context: Indonesia is planning to clear an area of forests about the size of Belgium (approximately 30,689 square kilometers) to...

India’s Aerosol Paradox

Context: India stands at a critical environmental crossroads, grappling with a complex dilemma: efforts to curb aerosol air pollution—tiny particles...

The Mystery of Iron’s Opacity in the Sun

Context: The universe is filled with grand mysteries—from the nature of the mind to the enigmatic interiors of black holes—there...

World Health Day

Context: On World Health Day (April 7), nations across the globe reflect on the foundations of human well-being. India, under...

Siege of Bednore

Context: The Siege of Bednore was a significant battle fought during the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780–1784) between the British East...

Supreme Court Judges to Publicly Declare Assets

Context: In a landmark decision aimed at boosting transparency and accountability, all Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice of...

EC Introduces “Clean voter lists or the choice of Aadhaar linkage”

Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revived efforts to link Voter ID (EPIC) with Aadhaar, ostensibly to eliminate...

Inter-Ministerial Panel to Monitor Potential Import Surge Amid U.S. Tariff Hikes

Context: Amid growing concerns over potential diversion of global trade flows, the Indian government has established an inter-ministerial panel to...

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana: A Decade of Empowering the Unfunded

PMMY – Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Context: Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) which was  launched on April 8, 2015, has...

A Case for Fair Lok Sabha Seat Allocation: Ensuring Equity in Representation

Readjustment of Lok Sabha seats post-2026 The upcoming readjustment of Lok Sabha seats post-2026, based on the new Census, has...

Civil Disobedience Movement

Context: 95 Years of Dandi March and Initiation of Civil Disobedience Movement. About:  The Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–1934), led by...

World Health Organisation

Context: 77 Years of the World Health Organisation. About: The World Health Organisation (WHO) is a specialised agency of the...