Current affairs

Right to Recall: Global Relevance and India’s Position in Democratic Accountability

Context Recently, thousands of citizens gathered in Taipei to participate in a massive pro-recall rally, demanding accountability from elected representatives. At the heart of this democratic action is the Right to Recall — a mechanism that allows voters to remove...

CETA Agreement 2025: India–UK Free Trade Deal Boosts Exports, Jobs, and Strategic Ties

Context India and the U.K. signed a landmark CETA and unveiled the India–U.K. Vision 2035 to deepen strategic cooperation across trade, defence, technology, climate, and education, aiming for shared growth, clean energy, and global leadership rooted in democratic values. India–UK...

Operation Vijay: India’s Decisive Military Victory in the Kargil War

Operation Vijay stands as one of the most significant military campaigns in Indian history. Launched by the Indian Armed Forces in 1999, this operation was a decisive response to the infiltration by Pakistani soldiers and militants into Indian territory during...

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025, Date, History and Significance

Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, is a significant day in Indian history that honours the bravery and sacrifices of the Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil War of 1999. As we approach the 25th anniversary of...

Income Tax Day 2025: History, Significance, and India’s Journey Towards a Transparent Tax Regime

Income Tax Day 2025 marks the 166th anniversary of the introduction of income tax in India. Celebrated every year on July 24, the day commemorates the pivotal moment in 1860 when the British Government introduced income tax to cope with...

Henley Passport Index 2025: India Rises to 77th Rank, Singapore Tops the List Again

In a significant boost to its global mobility score, India has jumped eight places to rank 77th in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, up from 85th in 2024. The index, which ranks the world's passports based on the number...

Kamchatka Earthquakes 2025: Timeline, Causes, Impact & Significance

The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia witnessed a powerful series of earthquakes in July 2025, shaking the seismically active region and drawing global attention. The most intense quake recorded was of 7.4 magnitude on July 20, followed by a 6.8 magnitude...

National Broadcasting Day 2025: History, Significance, and Role of Radio in India’s Growth

National Broadcasting Day 2025 is celebrated on July 23, marking the anniversary of a key moment in Indian media history—the day when India’s first-ever organised radio broadcast was aired in 1927 by the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC). This day is...

Intellectual Freedom in Democracy, Importance, Issues and Consequences

Context: Across democracies, including India and the U.S., rising censorship, curriculum control, and suppression of dissent threaten intellectual freedom. Note “Freedom only for the supporters of the government, only for the supporters of one party — however numerous they may...

United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025

United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025: The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2025), reaffirming the role of cooperatives in building inclusive, sustainable, and equitable economies. With the official theme — "Cooperatives Build...