Current affairs

West Bengal Election Result 2026: Full Results, Winners List, Vote Share and Key Analysis

Bengal Election Result 2026:  The West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 has set the stage for one of the most dramatic political verdicts in recent Indian history. With counting scheduled for May 4, 2026, all eyes are on whether Chief Minister...

Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report: Key Features, Indicators, and Rural Governance Impact

Context The Ministry of Panchayati Raj unveiled the Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 Report for the year 2023–24 on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day. UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 PAI 2.0 is...

Creamy Layer in India: Meaning, Criteria, Income Limit, and Supreme Court Judgments

Context The creamy layer issue has recently come back into focus as fresh petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking to extend the creamy layer principle to SC/ST reservations. UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 About the...

Supreme Court on Hate Speech: Key Judgments, Guidelines, and Constitutional Provisions

Context The Supreme Court of India examined multiple petitions seeking a separate law to address hate speech and related crimes. The Court acknowledged the seriousness of the issue but refused to direct the creation of a new law, stating that...

VIKRAM VT-21 Infantry Combat Vehicle: Features, Specifications, and India’s Next-Gen Armoured Power

Context India is developing the Vikram VT-21 under DRDO to replace ageing BMP-2 vehicles. About Vikram VT-21 Developed by DRDO as an Advanced Armoured Platform (AAP) for future infantry combat needs. Variants: Two versions—wheeled (faster, urban use) and tracked (better...

UAE Exit from OPEC: Causes and Implications

Contex UAE has exited OPEC amid long-standing disagreements, signalling a shift in global oil politics and weakening cartel cohesion UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Reasons for UAE Exit Monetising Oil Before Peak Demand: UAE wants to produce maximum oil now...

Buddha Purnima 2026: Date, Time, History, Significance and Rituals

Buddha Purnima, also known as Vesak, is one of the most sacred festivals for Buddhists across the world. It commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha. In 2026, this auspicious day holds immense spiritual, cultural, and philosophical importance...

Tamil Nadu Election 2026: Date, Alliances, Key Parties and Full Analysis

The Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most crucial political battles in the state’s recent history. With intense competition, shifting alliances, and new political entrants, the election will determine the future political direction...

Expressways in India 2026: Complete List, Latest Updates and India vs China Comparison

India is on the move — literally. From the sun-baked plains of Rajasthan to the coastal corridors of Maharashtra, a new generation of expressways is transforming how 1.4 billion people travel, commute, and do business. Whether you're a daily commuter,...

Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day 2026: Why May 1 Is Important in India

Every year on May 1, India celebrates Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day, marking the creation of two prominent states—Maharashtra and Gujarat—in 1960. This date is a landmark in India’s political history as it reflects the country’s shift toward linguistic reorganisation...