Current affairs

ISRO Launches Mission MITRA in Ladakh: A Crucial Step Towards Gaganyaan Success

India has taken another significant step in its human spaceflight journey with the launch of Mission MITRA, an advanced astronaut training experiment conducted by the Indian Space Research Organisation. This unique initiative, carried out in the extreme conditions of Leh,...

Disaster Management in India, Classifications and Gov Initiatives

Context: Over 2,900 people lost their lives due to hydro-meteorological disasters in 2024-25, as reported by the Union Home Ministry. 408 died in Himachal Pradesh, 373 in Madhya Pradesh, 355 in Kerala, 230 in Gujarat, and 206 in Maharashtra. 185...

Good Friday 2026: Date, History, Meaning, Significance, and Observance

Good Friday 2026 will be observed on April 3, 2026. It is one of the most sacred days in Christianity, commemorating the crucifixion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The day falls during Holy Week, just two days before Easter Sunday,...

Removal of the Chief Election Commissioner in India: Constitutional Provisions

Context: The Opposition’s impeachment move against the Chief Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India is largely symbolic, reflecting deep mistrust. Though unlikely to succeed, it signals rising tensions, where a Constitutional authority is increasingly viewed as a political...

Artemis II Launch 2026 LIVE: Crew Begins Lunar Flyby Mission

In a historic moment for global space exploration, NASA has successfully launched the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon. The launch took place from the Kennedy Space Center, marking humanity’s first crewed mission...

Utkal Divas 2026: Date, History, Significance, Celebrations and Facts About Odisha Foundation Day

Utkal Divas, also known as Odisha Foundation Day, is celebrated every year on April 1 to commemorate the formation of Odisha as a separate province in 1936. This day is a symbol of linguistic identity, cultural pride, and regional unity...

Cicada COVID Variant (BA.3.2): Symptoms, Spread, Vaccine Effectiveness and Latest Updates

The Cicada variant (BA.3.2) is a newly re-emerging strain of COVID-19, gaining attention in 2026 due to its unusual pattern of disappearance and resurgence. First detected in South Africa in 2024, this variant faded temporarily but has now reappeared in...

FATF Report on India’s Action on Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)

Context: A FATF report on “Understanding and Mitigating the Risks of Offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers (oVASPs)” highlighted India’s l measures to curb money laundering and terror financing. About Offshore Virtual Asset Service Providers (oVASPs) These are digital asset entities...

India Pharma Expo 2026: Key Highlights, Themes and Significance

The India Pharma Expo 2026 is one of South Asia’s premier pharmaceutical exhibitions and conferences, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators on a single platform. Scheduled to be held in Hyderabad, this event reflects India’s growing stature as...

India–Arab League Relations: Cooperation, Trade and Strategic Engagement

Context: The Council of the League of Arab States has appointed former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy as the next secretary-general of the organisation. India is hosting the 2nd India–Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, which involves ministers and...