Current affairs

Rise of VoIP Crime Networks: How Technology is Changing Organised Crime

Context Police officials highlight that today’s gangs operate very differently from the 1990s underworld, using technology and anonymity to evade law enforcement, making detection and prosecution far more difficult, Shift from Traditional Underworld to New-Age Gangs Unlike earlier organised crime...

PM CARES Fund and Parliamentary Accountability: Rules and Constitutional Debate

Context The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has informed the Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions related to PM CARES Fund, Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), and National Defence Fund (NDF) are not admissible in the Lok Sabha under the existing...

Confidence Motion Against Om Birla: Constitutional Process, Numbers Game, and Political Significance

A rare constitutional development has unfolded in Parliament with the Opposition moving a confidence removal motion against the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The notice, brought under Article 94(c) of the Constitution of India, seeks the removal of Speaker Om...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026: Theme, History, Significance

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 is observed on 11 February 2026 worldwide to promote equal participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The day highlights the need to reduce gender inequality...

Particle Therapy Breakthrough: Future of Precision Cancer Treatment

Context Cancer treatment is moving beyond conventional radiation methods towards particle therapies that can precisely target tumours while sparing healthy tissues.Researchers in Japan have found that using heavier ions like oxygen can reduce the error margin in multi-ion cancer therapy....

India’s Space Missions 2026: Chandrayaan-4 and Future Lunar Strategy

India’s space programme is entering a new phase of technological sophistication and strategic ambition. After the success of Chandrayaan-3, India is now preparing for Chandrayaan-4, a landmark mission aimed at collecting lunar soil samples and returning them safely to Earth....

India–Germany Rare Earth Partnership: Reducing China’s Supply Chain Dominance

Context India and Germany are intensifying cooperation on rare earth elements (REEs) amid growing concerns over China’s dominance in critical mineral supply chains. Why Rare Earths Matter ●     Strategic inputs: REEs—especially neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium—are essential for permanent magnets used in...

World Pulses Day 2026: Date, Theme, Importance, Benefits and Global Significance

World Pulses Day 2026 will be observed on 10 February 2026 to spread awareness about the importance of pulses in nutrition, food security, sustainable agriculture, and climate change mitigation. The day is recognized by the United Nations and promoted globally...

Important Reports and Indices in News (2024–2025): Complete List

Reports and indices released by international organisations, think tanks, and government bodies are extremely important for competitive exams like UPSC, State PCS, SSC, and Banking. Questions are frequently asked about rankings, releasing organisations, and India’s position. This article provides a...

Supreme Court to Examine Scope of ‘Right to be Forgotten’ (RTBF)

Context The Supreme Court of India stayed a Delhi High Court judgment that directed the removal and de-indexing of accurate news reports concerning an individual who was later discharged in a money laundering case. The apex court will now determine...