Current affairs

Geneva to Host 2027 AI Impact Summit: Global AI Governance in Focus

Context At the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Switzerland’s President Guy Parmelin announced that the 2027 AI Impact Summit will be hosted in Geneva. Expected Key Focus Areas AI & International Humanitarian Law – Autonomous weapons and accountability...

India Participates in Trump’s Gaza Board Meeting – Foreign Policy & Diplomacy

Context India participated as an observer nation in the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly created “Board of Peace” on Gaza. About India’s representation India participated as an observer nation, rather than a full member. Observer status allows...

Review of the 2018 Sabarimala Verdict – Constitutional Debate on Women’s Entry

Context The Supreme Court of India is set to hear review petitions concerning its landmark 2018 judgment on women’s entry into the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple. The matter, which lies at the intersection of religious freedom, gender equality, and...

MANAV – A Vision for Humanistic AI: India’s Blueprint for Ethical and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping economies, governance systems, security structures, and everyday life. As AI systems become more powerful and autonomous, the question is no longer just about innovation—but about responsibility. At the India AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

World Day of Social Justice 2026: Theme, Meaning, Four Pillars and Global Significance

World Day of Social Justice 2026 is observed globally on 20 February, reaffirming the international community’s commitment to equality, dignity, and inclusive development. The 2026 theme “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice” reflects the urgency of turning global...

NHAI to Develop India’s First Bee Corridors – Boosting Pollination and Sustainable Highway Infrastructure

Context The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, announced the development of the country's first-ever 'Bee Corridors' along National Highways. About Bee Corridors Bee Corridors are continuous, linear stretches of bee-friendly vegetation...

Loggerhead Turtles – Ecology, Habitat, Threats and IUCN Conservation Status

Context A recent study warns that Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) are facing an unprecedented existential crisis due to the combined "four-pronged" impact of climate change. About Loggerhead Turtles Distribution: Found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, as well...

Upgradation of Helsinki Treaty and Greenland’s Strategic Importance

Context Amid renewed geopolitical attention on Greenland following statements from former U.S. President Donald Trump about controlling the Arctic island, Nordic countries are moving to strengthen regional unity by updating the Helsinki Treaty. Recent Proposed Amendments to the Helsinki Treaty...

Maharashtra Village Passes Resolution to Become Caste-Free – Social Reform Model

Context A small village in Maharashtra has drawn attention for adopting a community resolution aimed at preventing discrimination and strengthening social harmony. The initiative reflects a locally driven attempt to institutionalise equality in everyday village life. Case study of Soundala...

Maharashtra Government Scraps Muslim Quota – Legal and Constitutional Issues

Context The recent withdrawal of the last administrative traces of Maharashtra’s 2014 Muslim reservation policy has revived interest in the legal journey of the measure. Muslims in India ●     Population Share: As per the 2011 Census, Muslims account for 14.2%...