Current affairs

India–Seychelles Strategic Partnership: Defence Cooperation, Maritime Security and Indo-Pacific Significance

Context India and Seychelles marked a major milestone in their bilateral ties during the State Visit of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to India, More about the Visit It coincided with 50 years of Seychelles’ independence and five decades of diplomatic...

National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2025-30 (NSFI)

The Governor of the RBI released the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2025-30 (NSFI), which was earlier approved by the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC-SC). NSFI: 2025-30 emphasises a synergistic ecosystem approach, improving the quality and...

Draft Income-tax Rules 2026: Key Proposed Changes, New Compliance Norms and Taxpayer Impact

Context The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released draft Income-tax Rules and Forms, 2026 to align with the new Income-tax Act, 2025, which will come into force from April 1. The draft has been placed in the public...

Network Readiness Index Report 2025: Global Digital Competitiveness, Rankings and Key Insights

Context India has improved its position by four slots and is now placed at 45th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2025 (NRI 2025) report. India’s Overall Performance in NRI 2025 Rank: 45th globally (improved by 4 positions from...

Bonded Labour in India: 50 Years of Law, Challenges, Reforms and Ground Reality

Context The Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 completes 50 years on February 9, 2026, yet bonded labour continues in many parts of India, reflecting gaps between law and practice. What is Bonded Labour? Debt-led exploitation: A person is forced...

Rise of VoIP Crime Networks: How Technology is Changing Organised Crime

Context Police officials highlight that today’s gangs operate very differently from the 1990s underworld, using technology and anonymity to evade law enforcement, making detection and prosecution far more difficult, Shift from Traditional Underworld to New-Age Gangs Unlike earlier organised crime...

PM CARES Fund and Parliamentary Accountability: Rules and Constitutional Debate

Context The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has informed the Lok Sabha Secretariat that questions related to PM CARES Fund, Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), and National Defence Fund (NDF) are not admissible in the Lok Sabha under the existing...

Confidence Motion Against Om Birla: Constitutional Process, Numbers Game, and Political Significance

A rare constitutional development has unfolded in Parliament with the Opposition moving a confidence removal motion against the Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The notice, brought under Article 94(c) of the Constitution of India, seeks the removal of Speaker Om...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026: Theme, History, Significance

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026 is observed on 11 February 2026 worldwide to promote equal participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The day highlights the need to reduce gender inequality...

Particle Therapy Breakthrough: Future of Precision Cancer Treatment

Context Cancer treatment is moving beyond conventional radiation methods towards particle therapies that can precisely target tumours while sparing healthy tissues.Researchers in Japan have found that using heavier ions like oxygen can reduce the error margin in multi-ion cancer therapy....