Current affairs

New GDP Data and Methodology Update: Key Changes and Impact on Indian Economy

Context The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing a new series of National Accounts Statistics (NAS) with 2022–23 as the base year, replacing the 2011–12 base year. The revised series aims to provide a more accurate and...

International Polar Bear Day 2026: Importance, Arctic Survival, and Conservation Efforts

International Polar Bear Day 2026 is observed on February 27 to spread awareness about the conservation of polar bears and the impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystems. The day is organized by Polar Bears International, a global conservation organization...

Recent Defence Expansion in India: Modernisation, Budget and Strategic Focus

Context Union Budget 2026-27 has significantly bolstered its national security framework with a record allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore About the Defence Budget in FY 2025-26 This budget represents a 19 per cent increase over the previous year’s estimates...

What is El Niño Labelling and Why It Matters for Climate Forecasting

Context National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated how El Niño and La Niña are officially classified — reflecting a warming world where old baselines no longer apply. ENSO: The Natural Climate Engine What Is ENSO? ●     El Niño...

US Duties on Solar Exports: Impact on India’s Solar Industry Explained

Context The United States has imposed preliminary countervailing duties of 126% on solar imports from India following a subsidy investigation. Background to the US Decision The U.S. Commerce Department has announced preliminary countervailing duties (CVD) of 126% on crystalline silicon...

Central India’s Jumbo Crisis: Human-Elephant Conflict and Conservation Challenges

Context Central India is witnessing a structural transformation in elephant ecology. What began as seasonal migration from Jharkhand and Odisha in the 1980s has now turned into the permanent settlement of crop-dependent herds. This resulted in an escalating human–elephant conflict...

UN Road Safety Project: Objectives, Implementation and Global Impact

Context The UN Launches Road Safety Financing Project in Four States of India. Global Context The UN warned the world is not on track to meet the pledge of cutting road deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030 under the...

Repeated Failures of PSLV: Causes, Concerns and Impact on India’s Space Programme

Context India’s premier launch vehicle, the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) — long regarded as the workhorse of the Indian space programme — has recently faced two consecutive mission failures, prompting serious institutional introspection within the Indian space ecosystem. Why...

HPV Vaccination to be Universalised for Adolescent Girls in India – Key Details and Significance

Context India is preparing to launch a free nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme targeting adolescent girls aged around 14 years. About India’s HPV Vaccination Programme Target Population: The programme primarily targets girls aged about 14 years, as vaccination before...

Organ Donation in India: Legal, Ethical and Medical Dimensions

Organ Donation in India: Context The Constitution embeds multiple institutional safeguards to preserve the Commission’s autonomy. However recent concerns have recently been raised regarding alleged manipulation of electoral rolls during Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercises. Recent Controversies and Allegations ●    ...