Current Affairs

Power of Siberia 2 Deal

Context: The announcement of a “legally binding” deal on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline during Russian President Vladimir...

Agnipath Scheme and the Agniveers

Context: The recent arrest of a Navy Agniveer in Maharashtra has reignited debate around the Agnipath scheme—India’s bold attempt to...

Central Bureau of Investigation

Context: In a significant judgment emphasising accountability, the Supreme Court upheld a Delhi High Court order directing the registration of...

Clashes in Assam Over ST Status Demand

Context: A 12-hour shutdown was observed in Assam’s Dhubri district following police action against a rally which was demanding Scheduled...

Adi Sanskriti: Digital Gateway to Preserve and Promote Tribal Heritage

Context: In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide and preserving India’s rich indigenous culture, the Ministry of Tribal...

Bandipur National Park

Context: Elephant electrocuted in Karnataka’s Bandipur Tiger Reserve About Bandipur NP: Located in Karnataka, the park was established in 1974...

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

Context: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), inaugurated in September 2025, is Africa’s largest hydroelectric project and a defining symbol...

Building Peace in India’s Red Corridor

Context: The development of infrastructure, particularly roads, in regions historically plagued by the Maoist (Naxalite) insurgency, is a strategic imperative...

Minerals – Critical, Atomic and Rare Earth

Context: In a significant move aimed at boosting domestic production of minerals vital for national security and economic growth, the...

NASA’s Perseverance & the Search for Life

Context: The recent findings from NASA’s Perseverance rover—potential biosignatures in Martian rocks like Cheyava Falls—mark a watershed moment in planetary...

Demand for Indo-Bhutan River Commission

Context: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has once again called for the establishment of an Indo-Bhutan River Commission with...

Article 4 NATO Treaty

Context: The latest invocation of Article 4 by Poland in 2025, after Russian drones violated its airspace, highlights NATO’s growing...

Ladakh’s Statehood Demand and the Sixth Schedule Debate

Context: The ongoing hunger strike by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has reignited the debate over statehood and Sixth Schedule protections...

Global Military Spending vs. Sustainable Development

Context: With global military spending hitting a record $2.7 trillion in 2024 (SIPRI), the UN warns that excessive focus on...

Union Government seeks ‘factual report’ on forest rights complaint concerning Nicobar project

Context: The ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project has sparked debate over tribal rights, ecology, and development, following a Tribal Council...