Current Affairs

Animal Health Security Project

Context: The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic...

QS World University Rankings

Context: India has made a remarkable mark in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2025, showcasing its growing prominence in...

PDS and Leakage

Context: In a recent article, it was argued that a portion of India’s food subsidy—Rs 2.7 lakh crore in FY...

Balancing Consumer Economy and  Care Economy 

Context: The consumer economy cannot ignore the importance of the care economy, which involves unpaid work. For a strong and...

Peri-Urban and Rural Linkages for Adaptive Climate Governance

Context: The concept of integrating peri-urban and rural areas in development planning could play a critical role in addressing climate...

Animals and Empires

Context: In the annals of history, animals have played roles far beyond companionship, shaping battles, influencing empires, and even inspiring...

Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani

Jivatram Bhagwandas Kripalani, commonly known as Acharya Kripalani, was a prominent figure in India’s freedom struggle and played a significant...

Anasuya Sarabhai

Anasuya Sarabhai, born on November 11, 1885, in Ahmedabad, was a pioneering figure in India’s women’s labour movement and a...

Forensic Probe all set to Boost Conviction Rate

Context: India’s low conviction rates for serious crimes could improve soon as the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), replacing the IPC...

The Significance of LignoSat: The First Wooden Satellite in Space

Context: LignoSat, launched on November 5, is the world’s first wood-panelled satellite, designed to explore the potential of wood as...

Manas National Park

Context: A recent study published in the Journal of Biological Conservation has revealed a remarkable increase in the tiger population...

RBI’s Initiative to Broaden Rupee Vostro Account Usage in Cross-Border Trade

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring the possibility of allowing a wider range of transactions through rupee...

Hidden Costs of India’s Agri-Food Systems: Key Insights from FAO Report

Context: The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) highlights India’s $1.3 trillion...

Drones in Fisheries

Context: Union Minister of State for Fisheries recently highlighted the transformative potential of drone technology during an awareness workshop at...

COVID-19 Scam

Context: A recent report by the Deputy Commissioner of Bengaluru, V. Shankar DCunha, has recommended the prosecution of former Karnataka...