Current affairs

Trump's Beijing visit highlighted the paradoxical US-China relationship marked by deep economic interdependence despite growing geopolitical distrust, offering

The US Department of Justice's dismissal with prejudice of criminal charges against the Adani Group marks a significant development in extraterritorial jurisdic

Andhra Pradesh introduces deemed distribution licences (DDL) for private data centres, enabling direct power procurement to support AI infrastructure growth whi

The US conducted defensive strikes on Iranian radar sites after Iran launched attack drones towards the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in West Asia with

India accounts for 25% of global environmental disease burden, necessitating adoption of 'exposomics'—a comprehensive approach integrating environmental, geneti

The proposed Great Nicobar port project faces scrutiny over overstated economic benefits and significant ecological risks, raising questions about its strategic

The Environment Ministry admitted before the NGT that the ₹92,000 crore Great Nicobar project will significantly impact biodiversity, raising questions about CR

India's GDP grew at 7.7% in FY26, exceeding expectations despite global challenges, reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing major economy, with Q4 growt

India's economy grew 7.7% in FY26, surpassing expectations despite West Asia conflict disruptions, with strong performance in manufacturing (10.7% GVA growth) a

A National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) report reveals that Indian-origin immigrants lead in founding US unicorns, contributing significantly to the ec

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar allocated portfolios to the 13-member Cabinet, retaining key departments like finance and personnel, while assigning other ministries

Kerala's once-celebrated development model faces severe fiscal stress, with outstanding liabilities at 35% of GSDP (national average 29%) and high committed exp

The BJP and Congress have announced candidates for three Rajya Sabha seats in Madhya Pradesh, with concerns over cross-voting and internal dissent within Congre

The RBI faces pressure to hike interest rates to stabilize the undervalued rupee, despite risks to economic growth, highlighting the complex trade-offs in monet

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% despite rising inflation risks from global crude prices and West Asia conflict, while

The Supreme Court has framed a Victim Protection Plan for human trafficking survivors, citing constitutional rights under Articles 21 and 23, due to legislative

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) plans to protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the education minister's resignation over NEET leaks, deliberately delaying police p

Mangroves in Odisha's Bhitarkanika demonstrated superior climate resilience compared to engineered seawalls during Cyclone Dana, highlighting Ecosystem-based Ad

Forecasted El Niño conditions in 2026-27 threaten India's monsoon-dependent economy, potentially triggering heat stress, agricultural losses, food inflation, an

India faces severe environmental crises, including air and water pollution, due to systemic governance failures and inadequate policy implementation, with signi

The government has raised ₹18,454.42 crore through asset monetization and stake sales in PSUs, achieving 23% of its ₹80,000 crore FY27 target, crucial for manag

The Centre plans to allow private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds to directly invest in greenfield infrastructure projects across sectors, aiming to boo

The proposed ₹81,000-crore Great Nicobar Project, including an International Container Transhipment Port (ICTP), faces scrutiny over its strategic justification

The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) effective June 1 enhances bilateral trade by granting 100% duty-free access to 98% of tariff

India requires ₹162.5 trillion ($2.5 trillion) by 2030 to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), with decarbonizing key sectors like steel, cement

India's renewable energy capacity has surged to 279.25 GW by 2026, with solar leading at 154.24 GW, but grid stability and storage infrastructure must evolve to

Rahul Gandhi's prediction of PM Modi's departure within a year highlights growing political tensions and institutional distrust amid NEET-UG and CBSE examinatio

India faces a mounting environmental crisis with fragmented data and governance, prompting calls for an Annual Environmental Survey of India (EnvSI) to consolid

The US extended its sanctions waiver for Russian crude oil purchases by 30 days, easing global supply constraints while allowing India to continue importing dis

DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka's 18th Chief Minister, marking a significant political transition with implications for state governance and Congress party

Recent NEET and CBSE scandals highlight systemic governance failures in India's education system, exacerbating student stress and eroding trust in centralized e

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹10,000-crore interest-free advance to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) to stabilise Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, addressing v

India categorically rejected China-Pakistan joint statement references to Jammu and Kashmir and CPEC projects in PoK, reaffirming sovereignty concerns and strat

The India-US Interim Trade Agreement, nearing 99% completion, faces challenges due to US tariff policies and potential adverse impacts on Indian agriculture and

Japan is transitioning from its post-WWII pacifist stance by increasing defence spending, modernizing its military, and expanding arms exports to counter China'

The debate over judicial holidays resurfaces, revealing the intense workload of judges who use these breaks for judgment writing and case preparation, underscor

K Annamalai, BJP's prominent Tamil Nadu leader, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah amid speculation of his resignation, potentially reshaping the state's politic

The emergence of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as a satirical political movement highlights growing youth discontent over unemployment, economic policies, and

The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance 2026 raises concerns about executive overreach and the erosion of parliamentary democracy, as it bypass

The UK-India Vision 2035 and the upcoming Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) aim to significantly enhance bilateral trade, with projected GDP boo

The US has imposed Section 301 tariffs on India, targeting forced labor imports and excess capacity, pressuring India to align with US trade goals, which could

The Baltimore bridge collapse following the m.v. Dali incident exposes systemic vulnerabilities in maritime safety governance and raises concerns about criminal

A 17-year-old student's blog exposing irregularities in CBSE's tender process led to high-level government action including transfers of top officials and a par

The CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system faces scrutiny due to technical failures, alleged tender irregularities, and leadership changes, highlighting systemic

The Centre transferred CBSE officials and initiated an inquiry into the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system procurement after a 17-year-old blogger exposed irregular

CBSE's implementation of On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 exams led to widespread discrepancies in results, eroding trust in India's examination system and

CBSE's shift to On-Screen Marking (OSM) for Class 12 evaluations faces technical and implementation challenges, raising concerns about fair assessment and the r

The Delhi High Court has created India's first judicial framework for enforcing the 'right to be forgotten', recognizing it as an integral facet of the fundamen

The Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi approved the reconstitution of the Delhi Ridge Management Board (DRMB) as per Supreme Court directives, establishing a multi-ag

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) completes 10 years, resolving ₹4.3 lakh crore in stressed assets and reducing banking sector NPAs from 11.8% to 2.22%,