Current affairs

Blue Bonds: Meaning, India’s First Blue Bond, Benefits, Challenges and Global Examples

India is moving towards its maiden Blue Bond issuance, with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Ltd. (SMFCL) proposing to raise up to ₹1,000 crore through a blue bond. The initiative aims to connect India's growing blue economy with capital markets and create...

Make in India Completes 12 Years: Key Achievements, Electronics, Defence, Railways and New Initiatives

Make in India, launched on 25 September 2014, completes 12 years in 2026. The initiative was launched with the vision of making India a global hub for manufacturing, design and innovation. Over the years, it has expanded from investment promotion...

World Lung Day 2026: Theme, Date, History, Importance and Key Facts

World Lung Day is observed annually on September 25 to raise awareness about lung health, respiratory diseases, prevention and access to respiratory care. In 2026, World Lung Day focuses on a life-course approach to respiratory health under the theme “A...

Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti 2026: Why 25 September is Celebrated as Antyodaya Diwas

Deendayal Upadhyaya Jayanti 2026 will be observed on 25 September 2026, marking the 110th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. He was a political thinker, writer and organiser associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Jana Sangh. The...

Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) 2026: India Joins New Global Platform for Reformed Multilateralism

India joined the inaugural Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) Summit held in New York on 21 September 2026, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The initiative brings together the European Union, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, India...

World Maritime Day 2026: Know the Theme, History, Importance and IMO Role

World Maritime Day 2026 is observed on 24 September to highlight the importance of international maritime transport and its contribution to global trade, economic development, maritime safety and environmental protection. The 2026–27 theme is “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime...

Bhikaji Cama Birth Anniversary 2026: Life, Contributions, 1907 Flag and Key Facts

Bhikaji Cama Birth Anniversary 2026: Bhikaji Rustom Cama, one of the prominent women associated with India’s freedom struggle, was born on 24 September 1861 in Bombay (now Mumbai). She is particularly remembered for unfurling an early version of the Indian...

Kathmandu Declaration: SAWEN, Wildlife Crime and Regional Cooperation

The Kathmandu Declaration was adopted by member countries of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) at its first General Assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal. It seeks to strengthen regional cooperation against illegal wildlife trade (IWT) and associated transnational organised crime....

UPSC EPFO APFC Result 2026 Out at upsc.gov.in: Download Interview Shortlist PDF

The UPSC EPFO APFC Result 2026 has been released by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in the form of the final status of candidatures for the Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner (APFC) recruitment. The notice has been issued for Advertisement...

Visegrád Group (V4): Members, Formation, Objectives and India’s UNSC Bid

Recently, the four members of the Visegrád Group—Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia—supported India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during their first Foreign Ministers’ meeting with India. The development is significant for India’s...