Current affairs

Hamas Accepts Draft Agreement for Gaza Ceasefire

Context Hamas has agreed to a draft ceasefire agreement in the ongoing Gaza conflict. The final approval of the agreement is pending from the Israeli Cabinet. A recent Lancet study has reported over 64,000 deaths during the conflict. About the...

New Locations in Battle Tourism Map

The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has launched the "Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan" initiative, a unique effort to promote battlefield tourism across India. This initiative aims to offer visitors an immersive experience by showcasing 77 historically significant...

Why is India warming slower?

The complexity in comparing global warming data with India’s specific warming trends arises from several factors, including different data sets, geographical variations, and environmental conditions. Key challenges include: Baseline Differences Global Warming: Global warming measurements typically encompass both land and...

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Achievements and Challenges

Context India's rising global influence requires a stronger MEA to effectively execute its foreign policy ambitions. Achievements of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Leadership in G20 Presidency: India successfully hosted the G20 Summit, promoting inclusive development, climate action, and...

Pink Fire Retardant in Wildfire Control

Context In the face of increasingly severe wildfires, authorities in Southern California have turned to pink fire retardant as a critical tool in their firefighting arsenal. This chemical mix, often deployed via aircraft, plays a significant role in controlling the...

Indian Army Day 2025, Theme, Date, History, Significance

Indian Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15th to commemorate the day General (later Field Marshal) K.M. Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Roy Bucher in 1949. This marked...

Indian Diaspora, History, Significance and Legacy of Girmitiyas

Context: During the inauguration of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the Indian diaspora as “India’s ambassadors to the world.” Indian Diaspora The Indian diaspora has been significantly shaped by the story of the...

What led to the Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crash?

Context: Recently an Airline crash in Azerbaijan claimed the lives of 38 people. There are conflicting reports on the cause of technical failures, bad weather, and alleged missile strikes. Contributing Factors of the Crash GPS Jamming GPS jamming occurs when...

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...