Current affairs

GCC countries' projected economic contraction risks India's $135-138 billion remittance inflows, which finance 50% of trade deficit and support household welfar

J.P. Morgan's Jahangir Aziz highlights how rising industry concentration in India has led to stagnant private investment at 10-11% of GDP, with sectoral leaders

The Indian government has implemented significant judicial reforms, including digital initiatives and infrastructure upgrades, to improve access to justice and

British PM Keir Starmer resigned after failing to deliver on electoral promises amid Brexit-induced economic stagnation and governance scandals, marking a crisi

The NEET-UG 2026 cancellation due to a paper leak highlights systemic issues in the NTA's design and accountability, with 22.8 lakh candidates affected, raising

The conflict over Pallikaranai Marshland conservation measures highlights the tension between environmental protection and lawful property rights, raising criti

Allegations of ₹7-7.5 crore embezzlement in Ram Temple donations have triggered a SIT probe and political controversy, highlighting governance challenges in rel

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs defected to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, marking a significant political shift in Maharashtra and raising constitutional questions und

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are set to join the Eknath Shinde-led faction, raising constitutional questions under the Tenth Schedule's anti-defection law and threat

Recent defections in Shiv Sena (UBT) and TMC, disguised as mergers, highlight systemic flaws in the Tenth Schedule's anti-defection law, raising questions about

The US-Iran stalemate reveals a fundamental clash between transactional and institutional diplomatic philosophies, impacting global negotiation frameworks and c

West Bengal's BJP government presented a ₹4.39 lakh crore budget focusing on job creation, welfare schemes, and infrastructure, while addressing the state's hig

A decade after Brexit, the UK faces political instability, economic stagnation, and societal divisions, serving as a case study on the consequences of populist-

China's Gaokao college entrance exam, taken by 1.3 crore students, demonstrates rigorous security protocols and state prioritization of education, offering comp

Recent defections from Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Shiv Sena (UBT) to BJP-led NDA highlight leadership crises in regional parties and potential shifts in parli

The Delhi High Court upheld the government's temporary block on Telegram under Section 69A of the IT Act, citing proportionality to prevent exam leaks during NE

The global order is witnessing a shift towards realist power politics driven by AI, economic coercion, and technological dominance, raising ethical concerns abo

The UN has established a Global Dialogue on AI and an Independent International Scientific Panel, with India's Professor B Ravindran as a key member, highlighti

Recent health surveys like NFHS-6 highlight systemic failures in translating data into actionable policies, revealing gaps in India's public health governance a

India achieved 7.7% GDP growth in 2025-26 despite a global energy crisis triggered by the Strait of Hormuz shutdown, demonstrating strategic policy buffers in f

World Bank President Ajay Banga highlighted the economic challenges in Punjab's agricultural sector, where youth selling farmland often squander proceeds, under

The unchecked advertising of HFSS (high in fat, sugar, and sodium) foods in India raises serious public health concerns, necessitating stricter regulatory frame

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the Eknath Shinde faction as the sole Shiv Sena, marking a culmination of political defections that challenge the Tenth S

The Supreme Court significantly increased compensation for a deceased homemaker from Rs 2.42 lakh to Rs 62.77 lakh, creating a new 'loss of domestic care' head

The US suspension of access to Anthropic's AI models highlights India's vulnerability in critical technology dependence, necessitating a strategic rethink on so

The rise of AI-enabled smartglasses like Ray-Ban Meta and Google's intelligent eyewear poses significant privacy and women's safety challenges in India, highlig

CERC rejected HPX's plea for exempting PTC India from equity holding norms, highlighting regulatory challenges in India's power market architecture and the domi

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) mobilized large-scale protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar demanding accountability for examination irregularities and paper leaks,

A Chinese scholar's observation about Indian interlocutors' argumentative tendencies highlights a cultural reflex that may hinder India's diplomatic and strateg

Recent defections from TMC, Shiv Sena (UBT), and AAP to NDA could alter parliamentary arithmetic for passing constitutional amendments, while testing the Tenth

The G7, formed in 1975 as a platform for industrialized economies, has evolved into a strategic mechanism addressing global economic and geopolitical challenges

India's expanding FTA network faces four critical challenges: rising trade deficits, low utilization by exporters, inverted duty structures, and manufacturing r

The Supreme Court has mandated the establishment of a 'Young Lawyers’ Professional Assistance Fund' in all states and UTs to support financially struggling juni

Six of nine Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs have rebelled, seeking to merge with the Eknath Shinde faction, raising constitutional questions under the Tenth Sched

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs rebelled against party leadership, skipping a parliamentary meeting and signaling potential merger with Eknath Shinde's factio

Switzerland hosts US-Iran talks leveraging its historical neutrality, which originated from the 1515 Battle of Marignano and was codified in the 1815 Act of Par

Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution opposing Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project on Cauvery River, citing violations of existing water-sharing agre

Recent defections of Shiv Sena (UBT) and TMC MPs, framed as mergers under the Tenth Schedule's two-thirds rule, highlight systemic flaws in India's anti-defecti

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee sought disqualification of 20 rebel MPs under the Tenth Schedule for merging with NCPI, challenging the constitutional validity of

The US forced Anthropic to cut off access to advanced AI models for Indian users under export-control laws, exposing India's jurisdictional vulnerability and ne

Moody's Analytics reports that AI-driven exports are temporarily shielding Asia-Pacific economies from West Asia conflict impacts, but India faces mounting risk

Armenia's parliamentary elections highlight its precarious geopolitical position between Russia and the West, with implications for regional stability and India

CJI Surya Kant emphasized the constitutional autonomy of high courts, stating they wield broader powers than the Supreme Court under Articles 226 and 227, reinf

The emergence of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) highlights the failure of mainstream political parties to address systemic issues like education reforms, worke

Delhi High Court upheld the government's temporary block on Telegram under Section 69A of IT Act, citing proportionality to prevent exam leaks during NEET-UG re

India and Israel are set to resume FTA negotiations after July, focusing on reducing tariff barriers and enhancing cooperation in strategic sectors like technol

PM Modi's meeting with US President Trump at the G7 summit marked a thaw in strained bilateral relations, highlighting India's strategic balancing act amid US u

Six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs are likely to defect to the Eknath Shinde faction, raising constitutional questions under the Tenth Schedule's anti-defection

FM Sitharaman emphasized leveraging multilateral and bilateral development finance to strengthen governance and service delivery in Northeast India, highlightin

Tamil Nadu is finalizing its Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) policy with a focus on Geographical Indications (GI) to protect and commercialize local products