Current affairs

Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (ECA): Objectives, Features, and Importance in India

Context In response to an energy crisis triggered by recent geopolitical strikes on Iran, the Centre invoked the Essential Commodities Act (ECA), 1955. About The Essential Commodities Act is a central legislation enacted to control the production, supply, and distribution...

Open Market Operations (OMO): Meaning, Objectives, Types and Role in Monetary Policy

Open Market Operations (OMO) are one of the most important monetary policy tools used by central banks to regulate liquidity and control inflation in an economy. In India, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts OMO by buying or selling...

LNG and LPG Price Determination: Factors, Global Markets and Pricing Mechanism

Context Amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict in March 2026, global crude oil prices have surged by nearly 30%, directly inflating the cost of LNG and LPG. What is it? Price determination for Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquified Petroleum...

Mineral Resources in Venezuela: Gold, Iron Ore, Bauxite, Diamonds and Critical Minerals

Context Following the removal of the Maduro administration, the U.S. is moving to secure not just oil, but critical minerals essential for high-tech industries and the energy transition. The Orinoco Mining Arc (Arco Minero del Orinoco) This is a strategic...

Mascots for Census 2027 in India: Theme, Meaning, and Significance Explained

Context The upcoming Population Census 2027 in India marks a major shift toward digital data collection. The mascots ‘Pragati’ and ‘Vikas’ were unveiled to promote public awareness and participation in the census process. Mascots for Public Outreach The mascots Pragati...

The Legality of The U.S.-Israel Strikes on Iran

Context S., Israel launches strikes on Iran as a ‘pre-emptive’ response to an imminent threat, raising questions about the legality of the use of force under the UN Charter; a missile strike on a girls’ primary school raises concerns over...

Gravity Bombs Explained: Types, Features, and Why the US Is Using Them in Iran Conflict

Context During the ongoing conflict with Iran, the United States Department of Defense announced a shift from long-range stand-off missiles to the deployment of precision gravity bombs. This decision follows reports that Iranian air defence systems have been significantly degraded,...

India vs New Zealand: India Clinch T20 World Cup 2026, Create History with 96-Run Victory

The India national cricket team scripted history by defeating the New Zealand national cricket team in the final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India delivered a dominant performance to...

Athira Sugathan: Kerala Woman Who Cleared UPSC After Battling Amnesia and Disability

Athira Sugathan is an inspiring civil services aspirant from Kerala who cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025, securing All India Rank (AIR) 483. Her success story gained national attention because she achieved this milestone despite suffering from amnesia...

Shia Politics in India: History, Influence, Leadership and Contemporary Dynamics

Shia politics in India represents a distinct dimension of the country’s Muslim political landscape. Although Shia Muslims constitute a minority within the broader Muslim population, their historical legacy, institutional presence, and political influence have shaped several socio-religious and political developments...