Current affairs

SC to wait for Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL) Report

Context: The Supreme Court will await a CFSL report on the authenticity of audio recordings allegedly implicating Manipur CM N. Biren Singh in the state's ethnic violence. About Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL) CFSL is a scientific department that analyzes...

Suzetrigine – A New Non-Opioid Painkiller

Context The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.  What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that are either derived from or mimic natural substances found in the...

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Dates and Candidates list

The Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 are perhaps one of the most awaited political events in India. Scheduled on February 5, 2025, the results are on February 8, 2025, with the election for the 70 members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly....

Union Budget 2025, Key Highlights and Impacts

The Union Budget 2025 as presented by the Finance Minister of India, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, grabs all the front pages with her comprehensive forward-looking fiscal plan presentation on February 1, 2025, which is essential to boost growth in the economy...

Economic Survey 2025, Key Highlights and Sectoral Analysis

The Economic Survey 2025 prepared by the Ministry of Finance has been an indispensable document in guiding the understanding of India's performance over the past year and future policy directions. It encompasses insights into the growth in Gross Domestic Product,...

Manual Scavenging in India, Act and Government Initiatives

Context: SC has ordered a complete stop on the practice of manual scavenging in six metros - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Manual Scavenging The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 defines...

Union Budget 2024, Key Highlights and Expectations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive Union Budget on July 23, 2024. This Budget is seen as the action plan for the Modi 3.0 government, outlining a roadmap for India's development over the next five years. With a...

Memecoins and the $TRUMP Token: Hype, Risks, and Market Impact

Context US President Donald Trump has launched two memecoins $Trump & $Melania. What Are Memecoins? A meme coin is a cryptocurrency named after characters, individuals, animals, artwork etc. It is a mix of internet humor and cryptocurrency, often inspired by...

M23 Rebels Capture Goma: A Deep Dive into the Crisis in Eastern Congo

Recently, M23 rebels seized Goma, the capital city of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant rise in conflict, in a severe blow to local forces. Its seizure has drawn alarm at all levels throughout the region due to...

Certificates of Origin 2.0 System

Certificates of Origin 2.0 System Recently, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System. It is an upgraded digital platform for issuing Certificates of Origin (CoO). A certificate of origin (CO)...