Current affairs

India's clinical trial approval delays (up to 2 years vs 30 days in US) are crippling its potential in novel drug development despite being the 'pharmacy of the

India's retail inflation rose to 3.4% in March 2026 due to rising fuel costs and fading base effects, remaining below RBI's 4% target but signaling upward press

Puducherry's elections highlight its distinct Union Territory status with a legislative assembly under Article 239A, differing from Delhi's NCT framework and J&

India launches a $780-million scheme to boost domestic rare earth magnet production, reducing dependence on China and supporting sectors like defence, EVs, and

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that the right to be considered for promotion is a fundamental right under Articles 14 and 16, emphasizing fair evaluati

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces challenges as Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz while the US threatens unilateral oil flow restoration, impacti

The Supreme Court cautioned against restricting temple access based on caste or sect, emphasizing constitutional goals of social unity over denominational right

A Supreme Court committee recommends maintaining the ₹1.5 lakh cap for cashless treatment of road accident victims during the golden hour, citing the scheme's n

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 faces constitutional challenges in Kerala and Delhi High Courts for replacing self-identifica

Murshidabad and Malda districts recorded the highest voter deletions in West Bengal's electoral roll revision, raising constitutional questions about electoral

The World Bank forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.6% for FY27 despite West Asia geopolitical risks, highlighting strong macroeconomic buffers but emphasizing the

BJP MP Brij Lal raised concerns in Parliament that CSAT disproportionately favors engineering graduates over humanities students, sparking debate on UPSC exam d

The Central Electricity Authority is revising national electricity demand projections due to concentrated data centre growth in select states, potentially impac

India's indigenously developed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved criticality, marking a pivotal step in the three-stage nuclear progra

Moody's maintained India's Baa3 sovereign credit rating with a stable outlook, citing resilient growth prospects but warning that prolonged West Asia conflict c

The Supreme Court is examining affidavits from NCERT textbook contributors defending a withdrawn Class 8 judiciary chapter, highlighting tensions between academ

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 Act that excludes the CJI from the committee appointing the CEC and EC

A two-week US-Iran ceasefire was announced after brinkmanship over the Strait of Hormuz, temporarily easing global oil supply concerns while highlighting Iran's

Around nine million names were deleted from West Bengal's electoral rolls under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with Murshidabad recording the highest del

The Centre proposes amendments to the Women's Reservation Bill to delink it from the census and delimitation, aiming for implementation by 2029 with a 50% incre

Suprabuddha Sen, grandson of Nandalal Bose who illustrated India's Constitution, was removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls during Special Intensive Revisio

The Centre has urged the Supreme Court to uphold restrictions on women's entry into Sabarimala temple, asserting that matters of religious faith and denominatio

Southern Tamil Nadu districts are undergoing significant economic and social transformation with new industrial projects and infrastructure developments, aiming

The government has called a special Parliament session on 16 April to amend the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, 2023, removing delimitation and census prerequisit

The Supreme Court's interim stay on UGC's 2026 equity regulations highlights the tension between formal neutrality and substantive equality under Articles 14-15

Over 27 lakh voters were excluded from West Bengal's electoral rolls under Special Intensive Revision (SIR), reducing the electorate by 12% and sparking allegat

Around 45% of 6 million 'discrepancy' voters in West Bengal may be deleted from electoral rolls after adjudication, highlighting constitutional safeguards and g

The government plans to amend the Women's Reservation Act by initiating delimitation based on 2011 Census data, decoupling it from the pending Census and potent

AAP removed Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader amid allegations of diverging from party lines, highlighting challenges in opposition unity and inter

India's AIIMS network has expanded significantly under PMSSY, increasing medical education capacity and reducing regional healthcare disparities, marking a shif

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel emphasized BJP's 'nation first' ideology at its 47th Foundation Day, while state leaders criticized Congress president Kharge's remar

The government plans to fast-track the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023, by increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816, but faces constitutional and l

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026 introduces major reforms including out-of-court resolution mechanisms and group insolvency frameworks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's fiscal resilience with a stable debt-to-GDP ratio of 81% amid global economic volatility caused by West

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha rejected Opposition's notices seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, marking the first such parliamentary attempt against a sitting CEC

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker rejected a notice by 193 Opposition MPs seeking removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing Section 3 of Judges (Inquiry) Ac

The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee maintained status quo on repo rates at 5.25% due to global uncertainties from West Asia conflicts, while revising FY27 infla

The Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to transfer investigation of West Bengal's Malda mob violence case to NIA, highlighting threats to judicial officers durin

President Trump's declaration of nearing victory in the Iran conflict lacks strategic clarity, risking prolonged instability in West Asia, which directly impact

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill 2026 legally establishes Amaravati as the state's sole capital, resolving political ambiguity and reviving de

Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar forecasts the 2026 assembly elections will mark the end of three-coalition contests in Kerala, signaling a transition to N

The BJP marks its 46th anniversary with a reflection on its ideological shift from Gandhian Socialism to Cultural Nationalism, a transition that shaped its poli

The CBSE's new Computational Thinking and AI curriculum for Classes 3-8 faces implementation challenges due to India's persistent foundational literacy gaps, as

PM Modi's record 8,931 days in executive office reignites debate on India's lack of constitutional term limits for PM/CMs, highlighting structural accountabilit

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticizes the proposed delimitation exercise for disproportionately favoring northern BJP-ruled states, raising concerns about federa

The deepening Gulf-Iran divide has pushed Arab states like Saudi Arabia and UAE closer to the US and Israel, reshaping regional geopolitics with significant imp

The Budget Session adjourned on 2 April, with Parliament set to reconvene on 16 April to pass bills increasing Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 816 and implementing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the gherao of judicial officers in West Bengal's Malda district as a reflection of 'TMC-sponsored maha jungle raj', high

PM Modi criticized the TMC government in West Bengal for alleged appeasement politics, law and order failures, and misuse of electoral processes, highlighting c

PM Modi criticized TMC's governance as 'maha jungle raj' citing law and order issues, while CM Mamata Banerjee alleged electoral roll deletions during SIR, esca