Current affairs

Neighbourhood Diplomacy and the West Asia Challenge: India’s Strategy & Geopolitical Implications

Context The ongoing West Asia conflict has brought significant challenges for India’s neighbourhood diplomacy and strategic autonomy. India, which traditionally follows a balanced West Asia policy, now faces the challenge of maintaining strategic neutrality while protecting national interests. Issues in...

Key Takeaways from the Expanding Conflict in West Asia

Context The ongoing war in West Asia has rapidly escalated into a multi-country conflict with global consequences. What began as targeted strikes has now expanded into a wider confrontation involving regional powers, global actors, and key energy routes. The conflict...

In war on Iran, Israel knows what it wants — US does not

Context The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States highlights a deeper strategic reality: while Israel pursues a clear objective of regime change, the United States appears to have shifting and ambiguous goals. Meanwhile, Iran is not trying...

World Happiness Report 2026: Finland Tops, India Rank 116

The World Happiness Report 2026 highlights global well-being trends, ranking countries based on life satisfaction. Released by the United Nations, it reveals Finland as the happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, while India ranks 116th. This year’s report emphasizes...

AI-Based Speech Restoration App: How It Works and Benefits

Context Researchers at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad developed an AI-based app that converts impaired speech into clear speech in near real-time. About the Technology Speech Restoration System: The app converts distorted or slurred speech into intelligible speech...

24 Speed Post: Delivery Time, Charges and Tracking Details

Context The Department of Posts is launching 24 Speed Post on 17 March 2026 to provide next-day guaranteed delivery services. The premium service will initially be introduced in six major metro cities to strengthen India Post’s express delivery capabilities. Background...

Bihar’s Mandatory Mineral Transit Passes

Context The Bihar government has recently mandated Transit Passes (TPs) for all vehicles carrying minerals, including those from other states. The New Rules Every vehicle transporting minerals within or through Bihar must now possess a Digital Transit Pass issued by...

Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA Scheme) for Plug-and-Play Industrial Parks

Context Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA Scheme) for developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India. The scheme will be implemented by National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry...

NavIC Satellite Clock Failures: Causes, Impact and ISRO Fixes

Context India’s regional navigation system, NavIC, faces a critical operational challenge as the atomic clock on the IRNSS-1F satellite failed and the replacement satellite NVS-02 failed to reach its intended orbit. About NavIC What it is: The Indian Regional Navigation...

Rare Earth Elements (REE) Sites in India: Locations and Map

Context In a major move toward mineral security, the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) and NMDC (a central CPSE) have signed an MoU to develop India's first integrated rare earth value chain, specifically focusing on the Ambadungar (Chhota Udepur district)...