Current affairs

National Vaccination Day 2026: History, Significance, Pulse Polio Programme

National Vaccination Day is observed every year on 16 March in India to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health. The day commemorates the launch of the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme in...

Oscars 2026 Winners List: Full List of Winners at the 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards, one of the most prestigious events in global cinema, took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday (March 16 IST). Hosted by comedian and television personality Conan O'Brien, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievements...

Supreme Court Upholds the Right to Die with Dignity: Key Implications Explained

Context The Supreme Court of India allowed withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana, a 32-year-old man who had been in a persistent vegetative state for nearly 13 years after a severe accident. Persistent Vegetative State A persistent vegetative state...

GDP Growth vs Employment Reality: Understanding India’s Jobless Growth Debate

Context The release of a new GDP series with revised growth estimates has renewed debate about the state of the Indian economy. While the revised figures reinforce the narrative of India as the “fastest-growing major economy,” economists argue that excessive...

Bill to Codify IPS Deputation in CAPFs: Key Provisions, Impact and Debate

Context The Union government is expected to introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill in Parliament to regulate the administrative structure of India’s Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and clarify the role of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers...

IEA Agrees to Release 400 Million Barrels of Emergency Oil Amid Global Energy Crisis

Context The International Energy Agency (IEA) has announced the release of 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves. The move aims to stabilise global energy markets after the conflict disrupted shipping routes and reduced oil exports from the Persian...

Black Rain Crisis in Iran: Causes, Environmental Impact, and Health Risks Explained

Context Following massive fires at major fuel depots and oil refineries triggered by recent conflicts, several regions in Iran have witnessed "Black Rain". About Black Rain Black rain is an extreme form of acid rain or polluted precipitation. It occurs...

Anna Mani: Pioneer of Indian Meteorology and Renewable Energy Research

Context A new biographical work highlights the legacy of Anna Mani About Anna Mani She was a physicist who worked under Sir C.V. Raman at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, where she conducted research on the optical properties...

Lakkundi Treasure: Rare Gold Coins Discovered in Karnataka’s Historic Temple Town

Context A significant cache of 500–600-year-old gold ornaments, believed to belong to the Vijayanagara Empire, was recently discovered during a house excavation in Lakkundi, Gadag district, Karnataka Lakkundi Treasure: Key Details Estimated Age: 500–600 years old (14th–16th Century). Composition: Approximately...

Supreme Court Examines Challenge to Muslim Inheritance Law in India

Context The Supreme Court of India is considering a plea challenging provisions of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937 related to inheritance. The petition argues that the law gives Muslim women a smaller share of inheritance than men,...