Current affairs

Legal Issues in the Definition of Rape – Constitutional and Criminal Law Debate

Context A recent High Court judgment has brought attention back to the pre-2013 legal yet narrower definition of rape. The case has triggered debate on how sexual offences were interpreted before legal reforms. Background of the Case Acquittal on rape...

A Tribal Hamlet’s tryst with AI: Limbuguda’s digital turn

Context In the remote hills of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district in Telangana, Limbuguda, a hamlet of less than 40 Kolam tribal families, is witnessing a silent transformation. A Multipurpose Centre (MPC) set up under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya...

US Supreme Court Rejects Trump Tariffs – Legal and Trade Policy Implications

Context The S. Supreme Court, in a 6–3 ruling, struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977. The judgment marks a critical moment in the debate over separation of powers, executive...

A Treatise for Federalism: The Kurian Joseph Report

Context A high-level committee on Union–State relations appointed by the Government of Tamil Nadu, chaired by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph, has presented a detailed report warning against the growing centralisation of power in India. The report calls for...

World Peace and Understanding Day 2026: History, Significance, Theme

World Peace and Understanding Day 2026 will be observed on 23 February 2026, commemorating the historic first Rotary meeting held in Chicago in 1905. The day marks the foundation of Rotary International, one of the largest humanitarian networks in the...

Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) – Working, Uses, and Role in AI & Computing

Context Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) have evolved from powering video games to becoming the backbone of artificial intelligence, scientific simulations, and the digital economy. About GPU ●     Basic Definition: A GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a specialized processor designed to...

Gold Imports and the Indian Economy – Impact on CAD, Rupee and Policy Measures

Context Indian households are diversifying their savings, with investments in mutual funds and equities rising sharply — from 7% of financial assets in 2022–23 to 15% in 2024–25 — while bank deposits declined slightly. However, the long-standing preference for gold...

Nilgiri Tahr Conservation: Ecology, Habitat and IUCN Status

The Nilgiri Tahr is a rare mountain ungulate endemic to southern India and an important flagship species of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Key Features Only Mountain Ungulate in Southern India:Among the 12 mountain ungulate species found in India, the...

50 Years of the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act – Progress and Challenges

Context The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976, enacted to eradicate one of the most exploitative forms of labour in India, completed 50 years in 2026. The law abolished bonded labour, extinguished bonded debts, and placed responsibility on the State...

UN Probe Finds “Hallmarks of Genocide” in El-Fasher – Investigation Report

Context The UN’s Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Sudan has concluded that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) siege and capture of El-Fasher in October 2025 bore the “hallmarks of genocide.” Key Findings Genocidal Intent – The RSF allegedly targeted the...