Current Affairs

Rhodamine B

Context: The issue of Rhodamine B use in consumable products highlights a critical public health concern and a need for...

Green Hydrogen and Its Role in India’s Energy Transition

Context: The Union Budget for FY26 is expected to focus on financial incentives for green hydrogen adoption in key industries...

Climate Crisis and AI Threats

Context: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted two critical challenges facing humanity—the climate crisis and the unchecked expansion of artificial...

Grey Birthday for the Election Commission of India 

Context: On June 17, 1949, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, while introducing the constitutional provision to establish the Election Commission of India...

Economic Fragmentation

Context: Geo-economic fragmentation could deliver a severe blow to the global economy, with potential GDP losses of up to $5.7...

Wage Payments under MGNREGS

Context: A study published in the Indian Journal of Labour Economics found no statistically significant difference in timely wage payments...

India’s Geoeconomic Playbook in 2025: Navigating the Complexities of a Fragmented Global Economy

Context: With Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency, 2025 marks a pivotal juncture for global economic realignments amidst heightened...

Waning France’s influence in West Africa 

Context: Chad, Senegal, and Ivory Coast recently joined Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso in demanding French troops leave their territories....

Blue Carbon Ecosystems in Climate Action

Context: Blue carbon ecosystems, particularly mangroves, are much more effective than terrestrial forests in carbon sequestration.    More on News...

Increasing Cooperation in India- Russia Relations 

Context: India’s diplomatic engagement with Russia witnessed a significant revival in 2024, marked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two visits...

Black Hole LID-568

Context: An international team of researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Chandra X-ray Observatory discovered a...

Bailing out a PSU

Context: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹11,440 crore package to revive the struggling Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), operator of...

U.S.’s New Rule for Exporting AI Chips

Context: To enhance control over the distribution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips and technology, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and...

Achievements of National Health Mission

Context: The National Health Mission (NHM) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s public health advancements, contributing significantly to reducing...

India’s DPI Globalisation Drive 

Context: India, during its G20 presidency, placed a significant emphasis on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a cornerstone for inclusive...