Current Affairs

Australia’s Ban Social Media for Teenagers

Context: The Australian government has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at preventing children and adolescents under 16 from accessing...

India’s Revamped FTA Strategy

Context: India is set to develop a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) for negotiating free trade agreements (FTAs), a move...

Tropical Rainforests and Global Warming: Insights from the Early Eocene

Context: A recent study sheds light on how tropical rainforests responded to extreme climatic changes during the Early Eocene, offering...

Big Cat Trade in South Africa: Unchecked and Unregulated

Context: South Africa has become a hub for the big cat trade, with weak regulations allowing a lucrative but dangerous...

Canadian government announces discontinuation of the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa

Context: In November 2024, Canada discontinued the Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa, a move with major effects on Indian students,...

Mandatory Accessibility Standards

Context: The Supreme Court of India recently directed the Union government to establish mandatory rules ensuring accessibility in public spaces...

The Delimitation Dilemma in India

Context: The upcoming delimitation of parliamentary constituencies in India has become a focal point in national debates. This complex process...

Myanmar Crisis and ASEAN

Context: The ongoing crisis in Myanmar, which escalated after the military coup on February 1, 2021, presents a significant challenge...

Birsa Munda

About: Birsa Munda was a prominent tribal leader and folk hero in India, born on November 15, 1875, in Ulihatu,...

‘Orbital’ Wins the 2024 Booker Prize

Context: British author Samantha Harvey has made literary history by winning the 2024 Booker Prize for her novel “Orbital”. More...

Exports and Sustainability

Context: As global environmental concerns continue to rise, integrating sustainability into export strategies has become crucial for countries worldwide.  Defining...

SC issues Guidelines to Curb Illegal Demolitions

Context: The Supreme Court has issued guidelines to curb illegal demolitions, specifically addressing cases where homes and private properties are...

World Diabetes Day 2024

Context: World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14th, is a global awareness campaign aimed at educating people about diabetes...

Rethinking Cooperative Federalism in India

Context: In discussions about the Indian Union, scholars often characterise it as an example of “cooperative federalism.”  More on News:...

America’s Trade Wars: Will India Be the Next Target?

Context: The United States has historically used trade wars to protect its economic dominance. After targeting Japan and now China,...