Current affairs

Rajya Sabha Elections: Process, Eligibility, Voting System & Latest Updates

Context On 16 March 2026, Legislative Assemblies of 10 states elected 37 Members of Parliament to the Rajya Sabha. Key Facts about the Rajya Sabha Nature of the House Upper House of Parliament: The Rajya Sabha, also called the Council...

Governor’s Transfer and Lessons for Centre–State Relations

Context The Union government has reassigned several Governors across States and Union Territories. As part of this exercise, R. N. Ravi has been transferred to West Bengal following the sudden resignation of C. V. Ananda Bose. The reshuffle also includes...

Labour Market Impacts of Artificial Intelligence

Context A recent research report by Anthropic, analysing AI usage data and labour statistics from the S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, introduces a new framework called “observed exposure” to measure how AI is affecting the labour market in practice rather...

Women Mukhiyas in Bihar: Role, Reservation and Impact on Panchayati Raj

Context Bihar has emerged as a major example of women’s participation in grassroots democracy. The state government increased reservation for women in Panchayati Raj Institutions to 50% in 2006, leading to a large number of women assuming leadership roles at...

Gender, Agriculture, and Climate Change

Context The discussion around gender, agriculture, and climate change is in focus, marking International Women’s Day, and 2026 has been officially declared the ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer’ by the UN. About Gender-responsive agriculture recognises that climate change does...

Google Results About You Tool: How to Remove Personal Information from Search

Context To address the privacy infringement issue, Google introduced the Results About You tool to allow users to monitor and request the removal of sensitive personal information from search results. The feature is part of Google’s broader efforts to improve...

Renewable Energy Transition Challenges: Grid, Finance, Policy and Technology Barriers

Context India is a global leader in Green Energy capacity, yet it faces a paradoxical situation: billions of dollars worth of infrastructure is underutilized while renewable power is frequently "stranded" due to grid congestion. Challenges in The Renewable Energy Sector...

Sinking of Iranian Warship IRIS Dena: Causes, Strategic Impact, and Naval Implications

Context The torpedoing of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena by a U.S. submarine near Galle in March 2026 marked a major escalation in the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict. Strategic Implications Demonstration of Military Reach: The attack reportedly involved a submarine-launched Mark...

U.S. 30-Day Waiver for India to Buy Russian Oil: Impact on India-US Relations and Global Energy Trade

Context Amid escalating conflict in West Asia and disruptions to global energy supplies, the United States issued a 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russia-origin crude oil already loaded on ships and stranded at sea. Why the U.S. Issued the...

Upper Indravati Hydroelectric Project (UIHEP): Odisha’s Major Hydropower Project and Its Significance

Context Launched in 1978, the Upper Indravati Hydroelectric Project aimed to generate 600 MW of power and irrigate 1.28 lakh hectares, transforming Kalahandi from the "hunger belt" into a "green belt." About Upper Indravati Hydroelectric Project (UIHEP) Type: Multi-purpose river...