Current affairs

The recent US-China summit emphasized 'Constructive Strategic Stability' and addressed key issues like Taiwan, trade, and technological competition, reflecting

The Arthashastra documents the world's first state-administered rainfall measurement system from 300 BCE, highlighting India's early scientific contributions an

The Centre has constituted a high-level committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge to study demographic shifts caused by illegal immigration, with recom

The article critiques India's growing alignment with US strategic objectives, highlighting risks to India's strategic autonomy and long-term interests in the co

NITI Aayog's report reveals a dual crisis in Indian education: persistent out-of-school children and weak learning outcomes, threatening the goals of Viksit Bha

The Padma Awards, instituted in 1954, reflect India's constitutional compromise between prohibiting titles (Article 18) and recognizing public service, with rec

SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO filing reveals a strategic pivot towards AI-driven orbital infrastructure, extraterrestrial energy solutions, and space-based data c

India faces mounting economic pressures from rupee depreciation, subsidy leakages, and fiscal deficits, necessitating structural reforms akin to the 1991 libera

The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise while clarifying that exclusion from electoral rolls does not equat

The article highlights India's progress under the Viksit Bharat vision and Amrit Kaal, focusing on poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, and women em

The West Bengal assembly election results highlight critical governance failures, electoral roll controversies under Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and the p

The Barabar Caves in Bihar, dating back 2,300 years, showcase the Mauryan polish technique and provide insights into the Ajivika sect's ascetic traditions, high

India's inefficient fertilizer use, driven by import dependency and policy misalignment, threatens food security, exacerbates environmental degradation, and was

BJP-ruled states may reduce VAT on diesel following Centre's excise duty cuts to mitigate inflationary impacts from the Iran war-induced crude price surge, high

India conducted its first pan-India test of the Cell Broadcast technology for emergency alerts, marking a significant upgrade in disaster communication systems

The push for Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) by the Ministry of Education faces criticism for its reductionist approach, while scholars advocate for a balanced e

Kerala faces severe fiscal constraints with rising revenue deficits and debt, threatening its welfare model and developmental initiatives, highlighting the need

Operation Sindoor marked India's tactical military response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, but strategic success remains elusive due to undefined endgame and

Indonesia and Malaysia's expanding biodiesel mandates are diverting palm oil supplies from global markets, increasing risks for India's food inflation and impor

The Supreme Court upheld a man's conviction for threatening to upload intimate videos, redefining 'unchastity' through the lens of sexual autonomy and privacy u

The Supreme Court referred to CJI the question of applying KA Najeeb precedent in UAPA bail cases, highlighting institutional tensions between judicial benches

The Supreme Court is examining constitutional challenges to the SHANTI Act's nuclear liability provisions, which cap operator liability and exempt suppliers, po

May 23 marks 75 years since China's annexation of Tibet through the controversial seventeen-point agreement, with the Tibetan government-in-exile in India conti

The US under Trump is escalating pressure on Cuba through sanctions and indictments, raising concerns of potential military intervention, which presents complex

The US and Iran are nearing a 60-day ceasefire extension with interim agreements on Strait of Hormuz access, sanctions relief, and nuclear stockpile management,

The Department of Expenditure has issued consolidated guidelines for transfer and monetization of Central government land to accelerate infrastructure developme

China's weaponization of airspace to block Taiwan's presidential visit to Eswatini marks a dangerous escalation in cross-strait tensions, highlighting the fragi

The MHA's proposal to create additional districts in Ladakh instead of granting Sixth Schedule protections or a legislature raises critical questions about demo

The Union Home Ministry has proposed granting Ladakh legislative, financial, and administrative powers within the UT framework, potentially under Article 371 pr

The UAE-Saudi rivalry is reshaping Middle East geopolitics, rendering the Abraham Accords irrelevant and creating new strategic axes involving Israel, UAE, Saud

Nepal's appointment of Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma as Chief Justice, bypassing seniority norms, highlights systemic issues of political interference in judiciary, wit

India faces a unique Balance of Payments crisis driven by capital account pressures, with FDI drying up due to global financial conditions, necessitating strate

The RBI faces a policy dilemma on whether to defend the rupee's falling exchange rate using forex reserves or let it find its natural level, with significant im

The article highlights emerging structural divergences in India-US relations, particularly on energy security, strategic autonomy, and China policy, while ackno

The Supreme Court modified its March 11 order directing disassociation from three NCERT textbook experts, accepting their explanation that they had no intention

The resurgence of US-China bipolar dynamics, marked by their disengagement from plurilateral forums like Quad and BRICS, threatens the multipolar world order th

The political discourse in Andhra Pradesh revolves around the demand for Special Category Status (SCS) and the proposed MAVIGUN corridor, highlighting strategic

Commercial vehicle unions in Delhi-NCR launched a three-day strike demanding fare revisions due to rising fuel costs and protesting against increased Environmen

Despite India's political stability under BJP rule and claims of being the fastest-growing major economy, its economic performance lags in per capita GDP growth

PM Modi's visit to Oslo for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit marks a strategic deepening of ties, focusing on Arctic geopolitics, green technology, and supply chain

The Union Home Ministry's proposal to create additional districts in Ladakh instead of granting Sixth Schedule protections or a legislature raises critical ques

The NEET-UG exam faces criticism over paper leaks and systemic inequities, prompting debates on decentralization, fee regulation, and reforms to ensure fair acc

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a 4-hour meeting with the Council of Ministers focusing on energy security amid West Asia conflicts and accelerating reform

Small-ticket loans under PM SVANidhi and Mudra Yojana may face repayment stress due to rising costs and reduced foot traffic caused by the West Asia conflict, i

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) faces challenges due to US de-prioritization and shifting geopolitical priorities, impacting its role in Indo-Pacific

The article analyzes the Iran-US conflict through Thomas Schelling's 'Strategy of Conflict', highlighting how coercive diplomacy relies on shared risk manipulat

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional right to safety in public spaces under Article 21, directing states to implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rule

Donald Trump's declining approval ratings ahead of the US midterm elections could influence his domestic policy focus, potentially easing global energy markets

The US-Iran conflict intensifies with Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz and the US aiming to retrieve Iran's uranium stockpile, threatening global oil suppl

The European Union plans to extend its Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to international flights, potentially raising costs for airlines and reigniting debates