Current affairs

Accessibility Rules Based on Principles

Context: The Supreme Court, in Rajive Raturi v. Union of India (2024), held Rule 15 of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Rules, 2017, violative of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Issues Identified by the Court...

Canopy Bridges for Gibbons and Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

Context: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has approved a proposal to carry out oil and gas exploration in the ecosensitive zone of the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has allocated funds to...

Supreme Court Rejects Review of Same-sex Marriage Judgment

Key Developments in Same-Sex Marriage Verdict A five-judge bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, Surya Kant, BV Nagarathna, PS Narasimha, and Dipankar Datta reviewed the petitions in chambers. The bench concluded: No “error apparent on the face of the record” in...

List of Major Earthquakes in Japan, Magnitude, History and its Impact

On January 13, 2025, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck southwestern Japan, with its epicentre in the Hyuga-Nada Sea near Miyazaki Prefecture. The quake occurred at 9:19 p.m. local time. It prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to issue a tsunami...

President’s Invite for ‘At Home’ to Honour Crafts from South

Context: Republic Day Invitees for the ‘At Home’ will receive a specially curated box of craftwork from the five southern States — Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh along with the card. GI Tagged Products Crafted for the...

Legal Guarantee to Minimum Support Price (MSP)

Context: Recently demand for a legal guarantee to minimum support price (MSP) was raised by the agitating farmers in Punjab. What is the Minimum Support Price? The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the price at which the government commits to...

Z Morh Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir Inaugurated by PM Modi

The Z-Morh Tunnel, a significant infrastructure project in Jammu and Kashmir, is poised to revolutionize connectivity in the region. This 6.5 km long tunnel, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January 2025, is part of a larger effort to...

Chief Election Commissioner And Other Election Commissioner Bill, 2023

Context: The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 introduced a significant change in the selection process for the CEC and Election Commissioners (ECs). About Appointment of Chief Election Commissioner...

Harvest Festivals in India, List of Festivals and Significance

India, known for its diverse cultural heritage, celebrates numerous harvest festivals that reflect the country's agricultural practices and regional traditions. These festivals mark the harvesting season, expressing gratitude towards nature and the hard work of farmers. Below is a comprehensive...

National Youth Day 2025 Celebrated Swami Vivekananda’s Birth Anniversary

National Youth Day in India is celebrated annually on January 12 to honour the teachings and ideals of Swami Vivekananda, the chief disciple of the 19th-century mystic Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata, Swami Vivekananda is renowned...