Current affairs

The National Board for Wildlife's deliberations on religious structures in sanctuaries highlight the tension between faith-based tourism and ecological conserva

CJI Surya Kant urged High Court collegiums to prioritize women lawyers from the Supreme Court for judgeship, emphasizing institutional reforms to achieve gender

The FAO's declaration of 2026 as the 'International Year of the Woman Farmer' highlights the critical yet underrecognized role of women in Indian agriculture, w

Canada and India have officially relaunched Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations during PM Mark Carney's visit, aiming to double bil

PM Modi's visit to Israel upgraded bilateral ties to a 'Special Strategic Partnership' with 15 MoUs signed, but raised concerns over India's traditional balance

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to peace, dialogue, and the safety of Indian nationals in West Asia, highlighting the regi

The recent escalation in Iran-Israel tensions, marked by targeted strikes and regime change rhetoric, threatens regional stability and global oil markets, with

Former AG KK Venugopal's autobiography exposes Kalyan Singh's false assurance on Babri Masjid protection, highlighting institutional integrity challenges and po

Mumbai plans India's first pod taxi network under a ₹1,016-crore PPP model to enhance last-mile connectivity in Bandra Kurla Complex, but experts warn it won't

Maharashtra Cabinet approved the Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam, 2026, joining nine BJP-ruled states with similar anti-conversion laws, raising concerns over funda

The US Supreme Court struck down Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), highlighting shifti

The Environment Ministry's expert committee rejected a coal ministry request to relax the 300m depth requirement for underground coal gasification projects, pri

The Iran-Israel conflict has disrupted oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, causing Brent crude prices to surge above $114 per barrel, impacting global in

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate West Asia tensions in Rajya Sabha, highlighting India's stakes in region

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticized the Indian government for not condoling the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while the government

India is emerging as a global leader in homoeopathy through AYUSH Premium Mark and NABL accreditation, challenging Germany's dominance with certified quality fr

India granted docking permission to Iranian warships amidst escalating US-Iran tensions, highlighting its strategic neutrality and focus on energy security and

Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announced renaming Mount Abu to Abu Raj, sparking debate over balancing religious sentiments with tourism economy, highlighting g

Nitish Kumar's announcement to transition from Bihar CM to Rajya Sabha MP highlights governance gaps and the decline of socialist politics in Bihar, with signif

Lok Sabha adjourned amid Opposition demands for discussion on West Asia conflict, highlighting parliamentary dysfunction and India's diplomatic stance on de-esc

Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh propose bans on social media for children under 16 and 13 respectively, reflecting global trends but raising operational and rights

The Supreme Court will hear a plea against the deletion of electors from West Bengal's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), highlighting

Crude oil prices surged past $114 per barrel due to the Iran-Israel conflict disrupting production and shipping in West Asia, posing significant risks to global

India's shift from women's development to women-led development is evident in STEM fields, with 43% female enrolment in higher education and targeted policies l

The AAIB probe into the 2025 Air India crash that killed 260 people is nearing completion, highlighting systemic aviation safety challenges and India's ambitiou

The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes training 1.5 lakh multiskilled caregivers under NSQF, while overlooking the formal recognition and fair compensation for exist

China has revised its GDP growth target to 4.5-5% for 2026, marking the first sub-5% target in 30 years, signaling a shift from speed to quality growth amid dom

China has set its lowest GDP growth target in over 30 years at 4.5-5% for 2026, reflecting structural economic challenges including local government debt, weak

The FAO's declaration of 2026 as the 'International Year of the Woman Farmer' highlights the critical yet underrecognized role of women in Indian agriculture, w

The Gauhati High Court issued notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged hate speeches, highlighting judicial challenges in defining and prosecuting ha

Recent advancements in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) highlight India's lack of a national neurotechnology strategy, posing risks in data privacy, economic co

Indonesia's failed experiment with simultaneous elections, resulting in hundreds of poll worker deaths and democratic fatigue, offers critical lessons for India

The Lok Sabha resumes with a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla by the INDIA bloc, alongside threats of expulsion against Rahul Gandhi, highlighting

The 'pink tax' refers to the higher prices women pay for products compared to men, exacerbating gender inequality by increasing financial burdens and reducing p

Rajya Sabha elections employ a proportional representation system with single transferable vote, ensuring fair representation of states and Union Territories, w

India's Lok Sabha has 14% women MPs, below the global average of 27%, with the Women's Reservation Bill aiming for 33% representation post-2029 delimitation, hi

The Women's Reservation Act will reserve one-third of Lok Sabha seats for women by 2029, but effective policy change requires addressing critical gaps like elde

The 2023 delimitation exercise in Assam has introduced gerrymandering tactics, skewing constituency boundaries to favor the ruling BJP, with significant implica

China has lowered its GDP growth target to 4.5-5% for 2026 due to global uncertainties and domestic challenges, signaling potential impacts on global trade dyna

India and Canada have taken significant steps to reset bilateral ties strained by the Nijjar killing allegations, with Canadian PM Mark Carney's visit marking p

India's revised trade strategy focuses on comprehensive FTAs with advanced economies like the EU and US, aiming to boost exports to $2 trillion by 2030 and inte

NCERT's Class VIII Social Science textbook included judicial corruption as a challenge, sparking controversy and subsequent withdrawal, highlighting systemic is

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 92.3050 per dollar due to surging crude oil prices triggered by US-Iran tensions, threatening inflation, trade deficit, and

Indian cities like Indore, Bengaluru, and Pune are customizing uniforms and PPE for sanitation workers based on worker feedback, demonstrating participatory gov

The targeted bombing of an Iranian school by Israel and the US highlights systemic failures in enforcing international humanitarian law, particularly the Geneva

Protests continue in West Bengal over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, highlighting concerns over voter disenfranchisement and constitut

WhatsApp agreed to comply with NCLAT's user data safeguards while the Supreme Court continues hearing its appeal against a ₹213.14 crore CCI penalty, highlighti

Recent studies highlight AI's detrimental impact on students' critical thinking and memory retention, necessitating pedagogical reforms to balance technology us

Climate change is challenging foundational principles of international law such as Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources (PSNR), statehood criteria, and

Congress finalized its alliance with DMK for Tamil Nadu elections, averting a shift to actor Vijay's TVK, preserving Tamil Nadu's progressive political culture