Current affairs

NavIC Satellite Clock Failures: Causes, Impact and ISRO Fixes

Context India’s regional navigation system, NavIC, faces a critical operational challenge as the atomic clock on the IRNSS-1F satellite failed and the replacement satellite NVS-02 failed to reach its intended orbit. About NavIC What it is: The Indian Regional Navigation...

Rare Earth Elements (REE) Sites in India: Locations and Map

Context In a major move toward mineral security, the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) and NMDC (a central CPSE) have signed an MoU to develop India's first integrated rare earth value chain, specifically focusing on the Ambadungar (Chhota Udepur district)...

Gynandromorphy in Vela carli: Rare Spider Phenomenon Explained

Context In a first for the freshwater crab family Gecarcinucidae, researchers have discovered specimens of the species Vela carli exhibiting gynandromorphy (dual-sex traits) in the Silent Valley National Park, Western Ghats. About Gynandromorphy Definition: A rare biological condition in which...

Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Dispute: History and Case

Context The Madhya Pradesh High Court has announced a site visit to the Bhojshala complex in Dhar following the 2024 ASI survey report, which concluded that the existing mosque was constructed using the remains of a pre-existing temple structure. About...

Right to Die with Dignity: Passive Euthanasia Explained

In 2013, Harish Rana, a 20-year-old man, suffered a serious fall that left him in a Persistent Vegetative State (PVS) and dependent on life-support systems. After more than a decade without any medical improvement, his parents approached the Supreme Court...

Distinct Enumeration of DNTs in Census 2027 Explained

Context Leaders from Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs) have approached the Supreme Court of India seeking a direction to ensure separate identification of their communities in the upcoming census exercise. The petition argues that proper enumeration is necessary to...

Top 10 Richest Indians 2026 Full List Net Worth and Key Insights

India’s billionaire landscape in 2026 reflects rapid economic growth along with rising inequality. With 229 billionaires and total wealth crossing 1 trillion dollars, India is emerging as a major global wealth hub. However, the concentration of wealth among a few...

The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026

Context The Union Government has introduced a Bill in the Lok Sabha proposing amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019. The proposed legislation seeks to alter the definition of a transgender person and reconsider the existing recognition...

WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Sector and Belém Adaptation Indicators

Context COP 30 (dubbed the "COP of Implementation") transformed climate adaptation from an abstract concept into a measurable discipline, placing water security and the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) sector at the heart of global climate accountability. India’s alignment with...

Vairamuthu Wins Jnanpith Award 2026: Tamil Poet Honoured with India’s Top Literary Prize

Renowned Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has been conferred with the 61st Jnanpith Award (for 2025), marking a significant milestone in Indian literature. With this achievement, he becomes only the third Tamil writer to receive this prestigious honour, highlighting the...