Current affairs

Ayushman Bharat Diwas 2026: Everything You Need to Know About India’s Biggest Health Scheme

What Is Ayushman Bharat Diwas, and Why Is It Celebrated on April 30? Every year on April 30, India observes Ayushman Bharat Diwas, a national day dedicated to spreading awareness about the country's most ambitious and transformative public health initiative....

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Causes, History, Impact and Global Significance

Context: While modern tensions often centre on the Strait of Hormuz as a chokepoint for global energy, a historical analysis reveals its long-standing position as a vital geographical lever at the core of imperial competition for hundreds of years. The...

International Dance Day 2026: History, Theme, Significance, Importance and Celebrations Worldwide

International Dance Day 2026 will be celebrated on April 29 across the world, highlighting dance as a powerful form of expression, communication, and cultural unity. This globally recognized day commemorates the birth anniversary of Jean-Georges Noverre, a pioneer who transformed...

LPG Cylinder New Rules 2026: OTP Delivery, Booking Gap 25 Days, Price Update Explained

LPG Cylinder New Rules 2026: From May 1, 2026, major changes in LPG cylinder booking and delivery rules are set to impact millions of households across India. The new system, introduced by leading oil marketing companies like Indian Oil Corporation,...

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026: Theme, History, Significance and Facts

World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026 is observed globally on 28 April to promote safe, healthy, and decent working conditions across industries. Led by the International Labour Organization, this international observance focuses on preventing workplace accidents, occupational...

NAMASTE Scheme: Objectives, Features and Impact on Sanitation Workers

Context: The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced major progress under the NAMASTE Scheme, highlighting large-scale profiling, PPE distribution, health insurance coverage, and financial assistance for sanitation workers. Recently a profiling initiative of people involved in hazardous cleaning...

Defection vs Merger: The Raghav Chadha Controversy and India’s Anti-Defection

India’s parliamentary democracy depends on party discipline, stable governments, and constitutional ethics. Yet, political defections continue to test this framework. The ongoing debate around Defection vs Merger, highlighted by the controversy involving Raghav Chadha, has brought renewed focus to the...

World Malaria Day 2026: Date, Theme, History, and Global Efforts to Eliminate Malaria

World Malaria Day 2026 is observed on April 25 to raise awareness about malaria and accelerate global efforts toward its elimination. Despite significant progress over the past two decades, malaria continues to pose a major public health challenge, particularly in...

India Records Historic Growth in Wind Energy: 6.1 GW Added in 2025–26

India has marked a historic milestone in renewable energy by adding 6.1 gigawatts (GW) of wind power capacity during the 2025–26 period, according to official data released by the government. This significant addition reflects India's accelerating transition toward clean energy...

89.93% Turnout in Bengal! Is This the Endgame for Mamata or Rise of BJP?

The first phase of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly Election 2026 has delivered a stunning political signal, a massive 89.93% turnout (till 5 PM), one of the highest in recent electoral history. As voting unfolded across 152 constituencies, the scale...