Current affairs

Medical Education in India: Challenges, Opportunities & Global Trends

Context The current landscape of medical education is marked by a paradox: a significant shortage of medical doctors exists alongside governmental and professional resistance to expanding access to medical training. This situation has led to increased international mobility among medical...

Ad hoc Judges in High Court, Appointment Process, Challenges and Concerns

Context: The Supreme Court’s recent decision to permit the appointment of retired judges as ad-hoc judges in High Courts to address case backlog—particularly criminal appeals—is a significant move. Ad Hoc Judge Appointment Process - Article - 224 A The Chief...

Atlas on the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Expenditure

The Election Commission of India has officially declared the results for 542 out of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the leading party, winning 240 seats. This result, while significant, marks a notable decrease...

Use of AI in Drug Development and its Drawbacks

Context: Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidelines on AI use in drug development. The drug development process is traditionally expensive and time-consuming. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced new possibilities to accelerate this process. Drug Development...

Pulwama Terror Attack on CRPF, 6th Anniversary, Check Details

February 14, 2019, was one of India's worst days in recent times when a deadly terror strike was launched on a convoy of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The...

National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

Context: For the first time in over a decade, palm oil's share of India's total edible oil imports has dropped below 30%. What is Palm Oil? Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (pulp) of oil...

Indian companies keen on Diriyah Giga project

Several Indian companies, including the Tata Group and Oberoi Hotels, have expressed interest in investing in Diriyah, one of Saudi Arabia's most ambitious Giga projects. This potential investment underscores the strengthening of India-Saudi business ties, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision...

National Women’s Day 2025, Themes, History, Significance, and Celebration

National Women's Day in India is celebrated on 13th February every year to commemorate the life and works of Sarojini Naidu, one of the most important figures in the freedom movement in India and a first-generation feminist. This anniversary commemorates...

From Brain Drain to Brain Gain

Context: India has become the largest source of international students in the U.S.; with a record-breaking 3,31,602 students enrolled in 2023-24, according to the Open Doors Report 2024. Challenges in Transforming India into a Global Education Hub Funding Constraints Indian...

Marine Heat Waves (MHWs), Reasons and Impact

Context: The MHWs off the coast of Western Australia (WA) in January 2025 led to the death of over 30,000 fish according to a study conducted by the non-profit group Climate Central. What Are Marine Heatwaves (MHWs)? MHWs are extreme...