Current affairs

Who Was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Biography (1939–2026), Role and Legacy

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (1939–2026) was the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1989 to 2026, making him one of the longest-serving political leaders in the modern Middle East. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the highest religious and political authority in the...

The Cycle of Deprivation and Affluence

Context A recent longitudinal analysis of income mobility in India between 2014 and 2025 reveals a troubling trend where downward mobility is outpacing upward climbs. The study highlights that the share of households slipping into lower income brackets nearly doubled,...

NCERT Textbook Controversy and Supreme Court Ban

Context The Supreme Court banned a Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook over a section on “corruption in the judiciary”, terming it a “selective reference”. NCERT asked the public to return books and delete social media posts about the section....

US–Israel Attack on Iran 2026: Khamenei Killed, War Updates

US–Israel Attack on Iran 2026: The US-Israel attack on Iran in February 2026 was one of the most dramatic incidents in Middle Eastern geopolitics in decades. In a coordinated military attack involving airstrikes and missile strikes, the United States and...

Agentic AI vs AI Agents: Meaning, Differences and Future of Autonomous Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving from systems that simply respond to user prompts into intelligent systems capable of independent decision-making and action. This transformation has introduced two closely related but distinct concepts — Agentic AI and AI Agents. While...

Prahaar Missile System: Range, Features and Strategic Importance for India

Context For decades, India’s counter-terror architecture was dispersed across laws, state-level arrangements, and internal SOPs. PRAHAAR marks a shift from reactive lawmaking to a systems-based national strategy. This codification signals doctrinal maturity and a move toward integrated national security planning....

New GDP Data and Methodology Update: Key Changes and Impact on Indian Economy

Context The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is releasing a new series of National Accounts Statistics (NAS) with 2022–23 as the base year, replacing the 2011–12 base year. The revised series aims to provide a more accurate and...

International Polar Bear Day 2026: Importance, Arctic Survival, and Conservation Efforts

International Polar Bear Day 2026 is observed on February 27 to spread awareness about the conservation of polar bears and the impact of climate change on Arctic ecosystems. The day is organized by Polar Bears International, a global conservation organization...

Recent Defence Expansion in India: Modernisation, Budget and Strategic Focus

Context Union Budget 2026-27 has significantly bolstered its national security framework with a record allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore About the Defence Budget in FY 2025-26 This budget represents a 19 per cent increase over the previous year’s estimates...

What is El Niño Labelling and Why It Matters for Climate Forecasting

Context National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has updated how El Niño and La Niña are officially classified — reflecting a warming world where old baselines no longer apply. ENSO: The Natural Climate Engine What Is ENSO? ●     El Niño...