Current affairs

Project ICE-CRUNCH: India-Switzerland Collaboration

Project ICE-CRUNCH: ICE-CRUNCH, an acronym for Ice nucleating particles and Cloud Condensation Nuclei properties in the North-Western Himalayas, is a groundbreaking collaborative research project between India and Switzerland. This international initiative is aimed at deepening our understanding of cloud microphysical...

Governor’s Assent to State Laws and Bills, Categories and Constitutional Provisions

Context: The Supreme Court has delivered a strong judgment against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for inaction on 10 Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu State Legislature. Key points of the Supreme Court Judgment on Governor's Assent to State Laws...

SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0: Transforming India’s Manufacturing

India’s manufacturing landscape is undergoing a revolutionary shift with the emergence of Industry 4.0. To ensure Indian industries—especially MSMEs—stay competitive in the global market, the Government of India has launched the SAMARTH Udyog Bharat 4.0 initiative under the scheme for...

BHIM 3.0 Launched by NPCI: Key Features, BHIM Vega and Language Support

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has unveiled the next-generation version of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based mobile application — BHIM 3.0 (Bharat Interface for Money). Packed with a host of new user-friendly features, BHIM 3.0 is designed to...

150th Summit of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Context: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is leading the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) for the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Summit which will be held in Tashkent (Uzbekistan). 150th Summit of Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) The 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union...

Poshan Abhiyaan, POSHAN 2.0, Features and Achievements

Poshan Abhiyaan, also known as the National Nutrition Mission, was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 8, 2018, with the aim of eradicating malnutrition in India. This flagship program targets to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women,...

BIMSTEC Countries 2025, Area of Cooperation, Significance and Challenges

Context: The 6th Summit of the Heads of State/Government of the member States of BIMSTEC) was held in Bangkok, Thailand. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an intergovernmental organization connecting South Asia and...

PM Modi Inaugurated New Pamban Bridge, India’s 1st Vertical-Lift Sea Bridge

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the New Pamban Bridge on the occasion of Ram Navami. About New Pamban Bridge New Pamban Bridge is India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge. The bridge is 05 km long, featuring a unique 72-m vertical...

World Health Day 2025, Theme, History and Significance

World Health Day 2025 is a global health awareness day celebrated on April 7, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. Each year, this day highlights a specific health theme that draws worldwide attention to a...

6th BIMSTEC Summit 2025: Key Highlights, India’s Role, and Major Announcements

The 6th BIMSTEC Summit 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand, marked a pivotal moment in the history of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC). This summit not only showcased the bloc’s commitment to fostering regional...