Current affairs

India’s Next Manufacturing Leap: From Make in India to Global Factory

Current Context & Foundation India’s manufacturing sector has regained momentum amid global supply-chain reconfiguration, geopolitical uncertainties, and return of industrial policy worldwide. Firms are actively diversifying away from single-country dependence (China-centric models). Existing policy focus — lowering entry barriers, targeted...

Stray Dogs in India: Why the Issue Is Creating a Growing Social Divide

Context Multiple villages across Telangana reported coordinated mass killings of stray dogs, bringing the issue into administrative, legal, and media focus. Activists and villagers alleged the use of poisoned darts and hired squads, suggesting planned and systematic extermination rather than...

Grammy Awards 2026: Full Winners List, Highlights, and Key Takeaways

The Grammy Awards 2026 marked a spectacular celebration of global musical excellence, innovation, and cultural impact. The 68th edition of music’s most prestigious awards honoured chart-topping hits, critically acclaimed albums, and breakthrough artists across pop, rap, country, R&B, rock, electronic,...

World Wetlands Day 2026: Theme, History, Importance, and Conservation Efforts

World Wetland Day 2026 is observed globally on 2 February 2026 to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands in sustaining biodiversity, climate balance, and human livelihoods. The 2026 observance highlights the role of traditional knowledge systems in protecting these...

Union Budget 2026 Highlights: Key Announcements, Tax Slabs, GDP Outlook, Sector Impact

The Union Budget 2026, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a historic event as she has been able to deliver her ninth consecutive Union Budget. The Budget has been announced at a time when India is experiencing robust macroeconomic...

Guru Ravidas Jayanti 2026: Date, Significance, History, and Celebrations

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is a major religious and social festival celebrated across India and by Indian communities worldwide. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas, a 15th-century Bhakti saint, poet, and social reformer known for his teachings...

India’s Potential Growth Rate Explained: What Limits and Boosts Long-Term Growth

India’s growth story is often discussed in terms of headline GDP numbers, but a more fundamental concept shaping long-term prosperity is potential economic growth. Recently, the Economic Survey reassessed India’s potential growth rate at around 7%, signalling renewed confidence in...

Three Major Macroeconomic Challenges Facing India in 2026

As India enters 2026, its macroeconomic fundamentals present a mixed picture. While the economy remains among the fastest-growing globally in real terms, headline growth masks deeper structural stresses. Slowing nominal GDP growth, weakening tax buoyancy, and persistently subdued private corporate...

US–Russia on the Brink of a New Arms Race: Implications for Global Security

The world stands at a critical juncture as the New START Treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, approaches expiry. In the absence of a replacement or interim arrangement, the two largest nuclear...

Hydro Pumped Storage Projects: Why CEA Wants to Ease Green Norms

As India accelerates its transition towards renewable energy, energy storage has emerged as the critical missing link. In this context, the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has proposed easing environmental and forest-related norms for Hydro Pumped Storage Projects (PSPs). The move...