Current affairs

Marital Rape, Legal Status in India and Ongoing Debate

Context: The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that the marital rape immunity under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) also applies to Section 377 of the IPC. What Is Marital Rape? Marital rape occurs when a spouse forces their...

Affordable Housing in India: PMAY-U and PMAY-G

Context As the 2024 elections progress, numerous campaign pledges focus on housing issues. However, India is facing a significant housing crisis. Challenges in Addressing India's Housing Crisis Economic Viability Building affordable housing remains economically challenging due to high land and...

Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 Report by Transparency International

Context: Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, which highlights the state of public sector corruption worldwide. About Corruption Perceptions Index Released by – Transparency International. Rankings – It ranks 180 countries and territories by their perceived...

New India Co-operative Bank Crisis: RBI Freezes Withdrawals and Loan Issuance

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed severe restrictions on New India Co-operative Bank, barring it from issuing new loans, accepting fresh deposits, or allowing withdrawals for six months. The central bank cited governance issues and financial instability as...

Medical Education in India: Challenges, Opportunities & Global Trends

Context The current landscape of medical education is marked by a paradox: a significant shortage of medical doctors exists alongside governmental and professional resistance to expanding access to medical training. This situation has led to increased international mobility among medical...

Ad hoc Judges in High Court, Appointment Process, Challenges and Concerns

Context: The Supreme Court’s recent decision to permit the appointment of retired judges as ad-hoc judges in High Courts to address case backlog—particularly criminal appeals—is a significant move. Ad Hoc Judge Appointment Process - Article - 224 A The Chief...

Atlas on the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Expenditure

The Election Commission of India has officially declared the results for 542 out of 543 Lok Sabha constituencies. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the leading party, winning 240 seats. This result, while significant, marks a notable decrease...

Use of AI in Drug Development and its Drawbacks

Context: Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed draft guidelines on AI use in drug development. The drug development process is traditionally expensive and time-consuming. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced new possibilities to accelerate this process. Drug Development...

Pulwama Terror Attack on CRPF, 6th Anniversary, Check Details

February 14, 2019, was one of India's worst days in recent times when a deadly terror strike was launched on a convoy of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. The...

National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

Context: For the first time in over a decade, palm oil's share of India's total edible oil imports has dropped below 30%. What is Palm Oil? Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil derived from the mesocarp (pulp) of oil...