Current affairs

Siliguri Corridor: India’s Strategic Lifeline Under Focus Amid Rising Tensions

The Indian Army recently conducted a major exercise named Teesta Prahar near the Siliguri Corridor, often called the Chicken Neck of India, highlighting its commitment to safeguarding this vital passage. Over three days at the Teesta field firing range, forces...

None of the Above (NOTA), Origin, Electoral Impact and Legal Status

Context: Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to make the NOTA (None of the Above) option compulsory in all elections, even if there is only one candidate. None Of The Above (NOTA) NOTA stands...

PM JANMAN Scheme, Objectives, Focus Areas and Challenges

Context: PM JANMAN Saturation Campaign is the term used to denote the continuous efforts taken under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) towards ensuring that government schemes and basic services become 100% saturated amongst Particularly Vulnerable Tribal...

National Dengue Day 2025: Theme, History, and Significance

Every year, as the monsoon clouds gather, India braces itself against a common yet dangerous enemy — dengue fever. Recognizing the urgent need to combat this mosquito-borne disease, India observes National Dengue Day on May 16 annually. National Dengue Day...

Earthquake in Turkey: 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Turkey’s Central Region

Earthquake in Turkey: On May 15, 2025, a powerful earthquake of 5.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Turkey's Central Anatolia region. The quake, which occurred at 3:46 PM local time, was felt intensely in Turkey's capital city, Ankara, and...

75th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration: Foundation of European Union

On 9 May 2025, the European Union (EU) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, a landmark event in modern European history that laid the foundation for peace, unity, and cooperation in post-war Europe. The declaration, announced by French...

CPI Inflation Rates (Retail Inflation), Components, Significance and Concerns

Context: India’s retail inflation declined to a near six-year low of 3.16% in April from 3.34% in March, according to data released by the National Statistics Office (NSO). What Is CPI Inflation? The consumer price index measures “changes over time...

Insurgency in Balochistan: Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and the Republic of Balochistan

Insurgency in Balochistan: The Balochistan region has long been a hotspot for geopolitical tensions, armed insurgency, and aspirations for independence. At the heart of this prolonged conflict lies the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)—a separatist militant group—and the broader movement seeking...

Top 10 Cryptocurrencies in the World by Market Cap in 2025

The cryptocurrency market in 2025 is not merely a speculative zone — it's a dynamic financial ecosystem influencing global finance, policy, and innovation. From decentralized finance (DeFi) to global remittances and tokenized assets, crypto assets are rapidly transforming how the...

Total Fertility Rate in India Remains Constant at 2.0: SRS 2021 Report

Context: The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India has remained at 2.0 in 2021 (same as in 2020) shown in the Sample Registration System (SRS) report for 2021 released by the Registrar-General of India (RGI). What is Total Fertility Rate...