Current affairs

Navigating Uncharted Waters: What Next for Iran?

Context The assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes marks the most dramatic rupture in Iran’s post-revolutionary history. Khamenei’s death has accelerated an ongoing crisis that entwines leadership succession, internal security, regional conflict, and global strategic...

Astronaut Reentry Explained: How Spacecraft Return Safely to Earth

Context Re-entry is the most technically demanding phase as a spacecraft orbiting Earth travels at nearly 28,000 km/h. To return safely, this enormous kinetic energy must be reduced in a controlled manner without structural failure, overheating, or loss of control....

Missile Interceptors Explained: Role in the US–Iran Conflict 2026

Context The renewed U.S.–Iran confrontation has placed missile defence systems at the centre of modern warfare. What is Missile Defence? Missile defence refers to a layered military system designed to detect, track, and destroy incoming missiles before they strike their...

World Wildlife Day 2026: Theme, Significance, and Global Conservation Efforts

World Wildlife Day 2026 is being celebrated on March 3, 2026, highlighting the urgent need to protect wildlife and biodiversity across the globe. Observed annually under the leadership of the United Nations General Assembly, the day raises awareness about endangered...

Who Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Biography (1939–2026), Role and Legacy

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (1939–2026) was the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026, making him one of the longest-serving political leaders in the modern Middle East. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the highest religious and political authority in the...

The Cycle of Deprivation and Affluence

Context A recent longitudinal analysis of income mobility in India between 2014 and 2025 reveals a troubling trend where downward mobility is outpacing upward climbs. The study highlights that the share of households slipping into lower income brackets nearly doubled,...

NCERT Textbook Controversy and Supreme Court Ban

Context The Supreme Court banned a Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook over a section on “corruption in the judiciary”, terming it a “selective reference”. NCERT asked the public to return books and delete social media posts about the section....

US–Israel Attack on Iran 2026: Khamenei Killed, War Updates

US–Israel Attack on Iran 2026: The US-Israel attack on Iran in February 2026 was one of the most dramatic incidents in Middle Eastern geopolitics in decades. In a coordinated military attack involving airstrikes and missile strikes, the United States and...

Agentic AI vs AI Agents: Meaning, Differences and Future of Autonomous Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving from systems that simply respond to user prompts into intelligent systems capable of independent decision-making and action. This transformation has introduced two closely related but distinct concepts — Agentic AI and AI Agents. While...

Prahaar Missile System: Range, Features and Strategic Importance for India

Context For decades, India’s counter-terror architecture was dispersed across laws, state-level arrangements, and internal SOPs. PRAHAAR marks a shift from reactive lawmaking to a systems-based national strategy. This codification signals doctrinal maturity and a move toward integrated national security planning....