Current affairs

PRATUSH (Probing Reionisation of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen)

India is preparing to take a significant leap in astrophysics and cosmology with PRATUSH (Probing Reionisation of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen), an innovative lunar-orbit mission being developed by the Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bengaluru. Designed to detect the...

Teacher’s Day 2025, Theme, History, Speech and Significance

Every year, India celebrates Teachers Day on September 5 to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an eminent philosopher, scholar, and former President of India. In 2025, the celebration takes on special meaning with the theme “Inspiring the...

Difference Between Tariffs and Sanctions: A Comprehensive Guide

International trade and diplomacy often involve economic tools that countries use to influence one another. Two of the most commonly used tools are tariffs and sanctions. While both impact economic relations, they serve different purposes and operate in distinct ways....

Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN)

The Department of Posts (DoP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MapMyIndia to utilise its advanced mapping platforms and geospatial products for supporting DIGIPIN, a landmark initiative aimed at transforming India’s postal addressing system with high accuracy and...

Indian Rosewood Faces Threat After Expiration of Tamil Nadu Rosewood Conservation Act 2025

The Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia), one of India’s most prized and iconic timber species, faces a new conservation challenge following the expiration of the Tamil Nadu Rosewood Trees (Conservation) Act, 1995 in February 2025. With the lapse of this law,...

Educate Girls Wins Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 for Transforming Girls’ Education

India’s NGO Educate Girls has been awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 for its outstanding contribution to promoting girls’ education and improving learning outcomes in rural communities. The recognition highlights the power of education as a tool for social...

Green Credit Programme (GCP), Key Focus Areas and Challenges

Context: Green credits for tree plantation will now be awarded only after 5 years. Credits will be based on: Minimum canopy density of 40% Tree survival rates, not just the number of trees planted. Seventeen States have so far set...

SCO Development Bank: Objectives, Significance, and India’s Stance

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has emerged as one of the most influential regional groupings in Eurasia, focusing on security, political cooperation, economic integration, and connectivity. In this context, the idea of setting up a SCO Development Bank has gained...

IIT Indore-Led Study Finds 10% Decline in Snowmelt Flow from Gangotri Glacier (1980–2020)

A new study conducted by IIT Indore, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Nepal, and U.S. researchers has revealed that the Gangotri Glacier system has lost about 10% of its snowmelt flow over the last four decades (1980–2020)....

Documentary on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Premieres at IIC, New Delhi

A documentary on the life and legacy of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, one of Ladakh’s most revered Buddhist monks, was premiered on 27 August 2025 at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi. The screening brought together scholars, diplomats, monks, and...