Current affairs

Bridging the Digital Divide: Meaning, Challenges, and Government Initiatives in India

Context India is witnessing a monumental shift in its digital landscape as the BharatNet project reaches over 2.15 lakh Gram Panchayats and broadband subscriptions cross the 1 billion mark as of early 2026. Factsheet ●     Broadband Surge: India crossed 100...

Food Safety – Milk Contamination and Regulatory Failure

Context In Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, 11 people died and ~20 were hospitalized after consuming milk contaminated with ethylene glycol (industrial coolant). The dairy had been operating without a safety licence for 11 years — exposing systematic failure of FSSAI and...

Musi Riverfront Development Project: Objectives, Features, and Environmental Impact

Context There has been a strong political push by Telangana Chief Minister to position the Musi Riverfront Development Project as a survival necessity for Hyderabad. About Musi Riverfront Development Project It is a transformative urban infrastructure and ecological restoration initiative...

India Holds Off on Coordinating Strategic Oil Reserve Release with IEA

Context In response to the current oil crisis  several major economies have been discussing the possibility of releasing crude oil from their emergency reserves through the International Energy Agency (IEA) to stabilise markets. However, India has decided not to participate...

LIGO-India Project: India’s Role in Global Gravitational Wave Detection

Context The LIGO-India project, one of India’s most ambitious scientific initiatives, aims to establish a gravitational-wave observatory in Hingoli district, Maharashtra. Despite receiving government approval in 2023, construction of the ₹1,600-crore Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract has not yet...

Strong Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids: Differences, Benefits, and How They Work

Context India is accelerating its transition toward cleaner mobility to reduce vehicular pollution and oil dependence. While the focus of government policy has largely been on Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), the debate has recently expanded to include Hybrid Electric Vehicles...

Indonesia Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with India

Context Indonesia has signed an agreement to procure the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from India, becoming the second foreign buyer after the Philippines. It is produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. About...

India Remains the Second-Largest Arms Importer: SIPRI Report

Context According to the latest report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India remained the world’s second-largest arms importer during 2021–2025, accounting for 2% of global imports. Major Arms Exporters(2021–2025) Major Arms Importers (2021–2025) A few countries dominate...

Second Edition of Fiscal Health Index Released

Context: NITI Aayog has released the second edition of the Fiscal Health Index for the financial year 2023-24 for assessing and comparing the fiscal performance of Indian States. The first edition of the Fiscal Health Index focused on 18 Major...

Finance Commission Grants to Cities

Context Recently there has been an issue of less grants to urban local bodies (ULB’s) by the Finance commission. What is the issue? Importance of urban centers: In India they have become the principal engines of economic growth and capital...