Current affairs

BharatSHRI Initiative: Digital Repository of India’s Ancient Inscriptions

Context Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has deployed four technical teams in Tamil Nadu under the.  BharatSHRI Project to re-copy old inscriptions whose earlier estampages (ink impressions) have been damaged or lost. More about the News Reason for Recopying: Many...

IT Rules Amendment, 2026: Regulation of AI-Generated Content

Context The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, to address risks posed by photorealistic AI-generated content and deepfakes. The amendments will come into...

Tarique Rahman: From Exile to Prime Minister-Designate of Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman, the newly elected Prime Minister-designate of Bangladesh, has made a remarkable political comeback, leading the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) to a decisive victory in the 2026 general elections. After nearly two decades in exile, Rahman's return marks a...

Bangladesh Election Results 2026: Tarique Rahman’s Rise to Power

The Bangladesh Election Results 2026 mark one of the most significant political turning points in the country’s modern history. The victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) under the leadership of Tarique Rahman signals not only a change in government...

World Radio Day 2026: Theme, History, Importance and Future of Radio

World Radio Day 2026: World Radio Day is celebrated every year on 13 February to recognise radio as one of the most trusted and accessible communication tools in the world. Even in the age of smartphones and social media, radio...

Uttar Pradesh Budget Speech 2026–27: Key Highlights, Announcements, Sectoral Focus

The Uttar Pradesh Budget Speech 2026–27 outlines the state government’s development roadmap, focusing on infrastructure development, economic expansion, agricultural modernization, technology adoption, social welfare, and employment generation. The speech emphasizes inclusive development by strengthening law and order, promoting industrial investment,...

Off-Season Tulip Bloom: Causes, Climate Change Impact and Horticulture Science Explained

Context Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST-K) achieved tulip flowering in December using advanced bulb programming and forcing techniques. About Bulb Programming & Forcing Bulb Programming: A technique used to control the timing of flower production by adjusting...

Understanding Gravity: Laws, Theories and Its Role in the Universe

Context Recent advances in space science, astrophysics, black hole imaging, gravitational waves, and satellite navigation have renewed interest in gravity. Classical Theory The Invisible Force That Holds Us Together: Gravity is the force by which all objects with mass attract...

Tamil’s Tryst with Malaysia: History, Migration, Culture and Modern Diaspora Links

Context During his 2026 Malaysia visit, Narendra Modi highlighted Tamil as a shared cultural bond. Tamil Diaspora as a “Living Bridge” PM Modi described the diaspora as a “living bridge” between India and Malaysia. The India–Malaysia Tamil connection began with...

India’s Next-Generation Tsunami Monitoring System: Technology, Early Warning Capabilities

Context The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information and Services (INCOIS) is establishing a ₹300-crore Regional Service Centre (RSC) at Vijaynagar on Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. About Regional Service Centre (RSC) at Vijaynagar Nodal...