Current affairs

Gender, Agriculture, and Climate Change

Context The discussion around gender, agriculture, and climate change is in focus, marking International Women’s Day, and 2026 has been officially declared the ‘International Year of the Woman Farmer’ by the UN. About Gender-responsive agriculture recognises that climate change does...

Google Results About You Tool: How to Remove Personal Information from Search

Context To address the privacy infringement issue, Google introduced the Results About You tool to allow users to monitor and request the removal of sensitive personal information from search results. The feature is part of Google’s broader efforts to improve...

Renewable Energy Transition Challenges: Grid, Finance, Policy and Technology Barriers

Context India is a global leader in Green Energy capacity, yet it faces a paradoxical situation: billions of dollars worth of infrastructure is underutilized while renewable power is frequently "stranded" due to grid congestion. Challenges in The Renewable Energy Sector...

Sinking of Iranian Warship IRIS Dena: Causes, Strategic Impact, and Naval Implications

Context The torpedoing of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena by a U.S. submarine near Galle in March 2026 marked a major escalation in the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict. Strategic Implications Demonstration of Military Reach: The attack reportedly involved a submarine-launched Mark...

U.S. 30-Day Waiver for India to Buy Russian Oil: Impact on India-US Relations and Global Energy Trade

Context Amid escalating conflict in West Asia and disruptions to global energy supplies, the United States issued a 30-day waiver allowing India to purchase Russia-origin crude oil already loaded on ships and stranded at sea. Why the U.S. Issued the...

Upper Indravati Hydroelectric Project (UIHEP): Odisha’s Major Hydropower Project and Its Significance

Context Launched in 1978, the Upper Indravati Hydroelectric Project aimed to generate 600 MW of power and irrigate 1.28 lakh hectares, transforming Kalahandi from the "hunger belt" into a "green belt." About Upper Indravati Hydroelectric Project (UIHEP) Type: Multi-purpose river...

Nepal’s Election and Its Implications for India: Political Shift, China Factor & Bilateral Relations

Context Nepal’s 2026 general election, held on 5 March 2026, marked a dramatic transformation in the country’s political landscape. About the Election The elections were called after the 2025 Gen-Z protests forced the resignation of Prime Minister P. Sharma Oli...

Raisina Dialogue 2026: Key Highlights, Themes, Global Leaders & India’s Strategic Vision

Context The Raisina Dialogue 2026, India’s flagship conference on geopolitics and geoeconomics, was held in New Delhi from 5–7 March 2026.  The President of Finland served as the Chief Guest and keynote speaker at the Raisina Dialogue 2026. About Raisina...

State of the World’s Migratory Species Report : Key Findings

Context The State of the World’s Migratory Species Report was launched by the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), an environmental treaty under the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Key Global Findings Population Decline: Approximately...

Balancing Innovation with Women’s Digital Safety in the Age of AI

Context Discussions around AI have intensified following the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in February 2026. As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, it is important to ensure that AI development is guided by ethical principles...