Current affairs

India’s Space Missions 2026: Chandrayaan-4 and Future Lunar Strategy

India’s space programme is entering a new phase of technological sophistication and strategic ambition. After the success of Chandrayaan-3, India is now preparing for Chandrayaan-4, a landmark mission aimed at collecting lunar soil samples and returning them safely to Earth....

India–Germany Rare Earth Partnership: Reducing China’s Supply Chain Dominance

Context India and Germany are intensifying cooperation on rare earth elements (REEs) amid growing concerns over China’s dominance in critical mineral supply chains. Why Rare Earths Matter ●     Strategic inputs: REEs—especially neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium—are essential for permanent magnets used in...

World Pulses Day 2026: Date, Theme, Importance, Benefits and Global Significance

World Pulses Day 2026 will be observed on 10 February 2026 to spread awareness about the importance of pulses in nutrition, food security, sustainable agriculture, and climate change mitigation. The day is recognized by the United Nations and promoted globally...

Important Reports and Indices in News (2024–2025): Complete List

Reports and indices released by international organisations, think tanks, and government bodies are extremely important for competitive exams like UPSC, State PCS, SSC, and Banking. Questions are frequently asked about rankings, releasing organisations, and India’s position. This article provides a...

Supreme Court to Examine Scope of ‘Right to be Forgotten’ (RTBF)

Context The Supreme Court of India stayed a Delhi High Court judgment that directed the removal and de-indexing of accurate news reports concerning an individual who was later discharged in a money laundering case. The apex court will now determine...

Why Iran Matters More Than Venezuela: Energy Security & Global Geopolitics Explained

Context Rising Iran-US conflict matters more for the world economy and geopolitics than similar tensions elsewhere, such as in Venezuela, and energy security lies at the heart of these concerns Iran’s Strategic Importance in Global Energy Major Oil & Gas...

Nuclear Deterrence in 21st Century: Is It Still Relevant After Ukraine War?

Context The rift between NATO allies and the U.S especially over Greenland, has shaken European trust in the U.S. as the ultimate security guarantor. At the same time, the expiry of the New START arms control treaty and the ongoing...

Denotified Tribes and 2027 Census: Demand for Separate Recognition Explained

Context Denotified Tribes, along with nomadic and semi-nomadic communities, are seeking a separate entry in the 2027 caste Census. Their central concern is that being grouped under Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes has hidden their distinct history...

Mummified Cheetahs Found in Saudi Arabia: What It Means for Evolution Studies

Context A groundbreaking study published in January 2026 in the journal Communications Earth & Environment has provided the first physical and genetic evidence of cheetahs inhabiting the Arabian Peninsula over the last 4,000 years. Key Highlights of the Study Location:...

NDMA Disaster Victim Identification Guidelines 2026: Key Features & Importance

Context The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) recently unveiled the "National Disaster Management Guidelines on Comprehensive Disaster Victim Identification and Management."-India’s first-ever Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for managing Mass Fatality Incidents (MFIs). About Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) DVI is a...