Current affairs

GSL launch Samudra Prachet Pollution Control Vessel of ICG

India took a significant step forward in maritime environmental protection with the commissioning of ‘Samudra Prachet’, the second and final of the two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), on July 23, 2025, in Goa. Developed with a remarkable 72% indigenous...

India’s Divya Deshmukh Wins FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 | Is Divya Deshmukh a Grandmaster (GM)?

Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess prodigy from Nagpur, scripted history by winning the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025 held in Batumi, Georgia. The all-Indian final saw her face off against the veteran Koneru Humpy, a legend in Indian chess....

International Tiger Day 2025, History, Theme, Significance

Every year on July 29, the world observes International Tiger Day (also known as Global Tiger Day) to raise awareness about the urgent need for tiger conservation. Tigers, once widespread across Asia, have faced severe threats like poaching, habitat loss,...

World Hepatitis Day 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and Risk Factors

World Hepatitis Day 2025 is observed on Monday, July 28, with the global theme “Let’s Break It Down.” This annual observance, endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO), aims to raise awareness about viral hepatitis—a group of infectious diseases that...

Operation Mahadev: Indian Army Eliminates 3 LeT Terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s

Operation Mahadev is a major counter-terror operation initiated by the Indian security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Lidwas-Dara area, intending to neutralise terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people in April 2025. The operation led to...

CRPF Foundation Day 2025: Celebrating 87 Years of Courage, Commitment, and Service

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), India’s largest Central Armed Police Force, proudly celebrated its 87th Foundation Day on July 27, 2025, marking nearly nine decades of unwavering dedication to the nation’s internal security. The celebrations held across India paid...

Thana and District Level Committees in Delhi – A New Era of Citizen-Centric Policing

The Delhi government has taken a significant step towards promoting community-based policing by forming Thana Level Committees (TLCs) and District Level Committees (DLCs) across the national capital. These committees aim to enhance public trust, bridge communication gaps, and empower citizens...

Matrilineal Khasi Lineage Act: Preserving Indigenous Identity in Meghalaya’s Khasi Society

Context The Meghalaya High Court is currently hearing a petition challenging the constitutional validity of a law passed by the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC). The law denies Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates to Khasi individuals who use their father’s...

Right to Recall: Global Relevance and India’s Position in Democratic Accountability

Context Recently, thousands of citizens gathered in Taipei to participate in a massive pro-recall rally, demanding accountability from elected representatives. At the heart of this democratic action is the Right to Recall — a mechanism that allows voters to remove...

CETA Agreement 2025: India–UK Free Trade Deal Boosts Exports, Jobs, and Strategic Ties

Context India and the U.K. signed a landmark CETA and unveiled the India–U.K. Vision 2035 to deepen strategic cooperation across trade, defence, technology, climate, and education, aiming for shared growth, clean energy, and global leadership rooted in democratic values. India–UK...