Current affairs

Petrol Prices in India: Comprehensive List of State-Wise Petrol Prices (2026)

Petrol prices in India are a key economic indicator, directly impacting inflation, transportation costs, and household expenses. A combination of global crude oil rates, exchange rates, refining costs, and domestic taxes such as central excise duty and state VAT determines the petrol...

Racism Against the Northeastern Community: Issues, Causes and Solutions

Context The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has recently directed cities in the National Capital Region (NCR), including Noida and Ghaziabad, to appoint nodal officers to address discrimination and racial issues faced by people from the Northeastern states. Delhi...

LPG Gas Shortage in India 2026: Is There Really a Crisis?

LPG Gas Shortage in India 2026: India is currently witnessing widespread discussion around a possible LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) shortage amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Panic buying, long queues, and supply disruptions in some regions have raised concerns among...

India Lockdown 2026: Is Another Lockdown Coming Amid Energy Crisis?

Search trends like “India lockdown again,” “lockdown 2026,” and “energy lockdown India” have surged recently. The trigger? Concerns over a possible energy crisis due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and statements made by Narendra Modi in Parliament. But is...

Political Shift in Nepal: Opportunity and Challenges

Context: Historic Electoral Shift in Nepal: The 2026 parliamentary elections brought a decisive victory for Balendra Shah and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), marking a major shift away from Nepal’s traditional political elites. Current Political Shift in Nepal Rise of...

Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement

Context: Ahead of the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon (March 2026), India is opposing the inclusion of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement, despite support from 128 of 166 WTO members, raising concerns of diplomatic isolation. About...

Electric Cooking Solutions in India: Working Principle and Mechanism of Induction Cooktop

Context India spends $26.4 billion annually on LPG imports, mostly transported through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite having 332 million LPG connections, around 37% of households still rely on firewood and dung. With electric cooking now cheaper than unsubsidised LPG,...

Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026

Context: The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the Dharm Swatantraya Vidheyak (Freedom of Religion Bill), 2026, to replace the earlier 1968 Act. Key Features of the Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Bill 2026 Mandatory intimation: Individuals intending to convert must...

Maternity Leave For Adoptive Mothers, Major Legal Findings

Context The Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment removing the age restriction on maternity leave for adoptive mothers. The ruling affirms principles of equality, dignity, and reproductive autonomy under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. The Court struck...

Kashmiri Silk Carpets: Handmade Luxury Rugs from Kashmir

Context: The ongoing Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict has sent tremors through the craft clusters of Srinagar. Historical Connections between Kashmiri and Iranian Carpets The relationship between Kashmiri and Iranian carpets dates back centuries, solidified through trade and imperial patronage. Mughal Era (16th...