Current affairs

Industrial Relations Code Amendment Bill 2026: Provisions and Significance

Context The Lok Sabha passed a Bill to help avoid any “future unwarranted complication” over the continuity of certain laws replaced by the Industrial Relations Code of 2020. Purpose of the Amendment To remove ambiguity regarding the repeal of earlier...

IT Intermediary Guidelines Amendment Rules 2026: Key Changes, Impact on Social Media & Digital Platforms

Context AI-generated images are increasingly indistinguishable from real photographs.This has raised concerns about misinformation, public trust, and online accountability. India has responded by updating its digital governance framework. Requirements of the new rules The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital...

Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework

Context The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has realised an amount of ₹2.40 crore under the Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework in the last 45 days. About Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework Access and Benefit-Sharing refers to the way genetic resources...

Henley Passport Index 2026: Ranking, Visa-Free Access, and Global Mobility Trends

The Henley Passport Index 2026 highlights global mobility trends by ranking passports based on the number of destinations citizens can visit without prior visa approval. In 2026, India improved its position significantly, moving up 10 places globally, even though it...

BNP Landslide in Bangladesh: Strategic Risks and Opportunities for India Explained

Context The decisive victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) under Tarique Rahman in the 2026 parliamentary elections marks a major political shift in Dhaka. With the Awami League absent from the contest, India now faces a complex mix of...

Quad as a Very Important Platform: U.S. View on Indo-Pacific Strategy

Context At a recent U.S. congressional hearing, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia S. Paul Kapur described the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) as a “very important platform.” About Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) ●     Members: India, United States,...

African Union Summit 2026: Key Outcomes, Challenges, and Global Significance

Context The 39th Summit of the African Union (AU) opened in Addis Ababa, bringing together leaders of 55 African countries. About African Union Establishment: Founded in 2002, replacing the Organization of African Unity (OAU). ●     Headquarters: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Membership”:...

Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 – AI in Education, EduAI Stack, SAFE AI

The Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026, held on February 12–13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in India's journey toward integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its educational framework. Organized by the Ministry of Education in collaboration...

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Live: History, Records, Stats and World Cup Battles

India vs Pakistan is widely regarded as the biggest rivalry in world cricket. Whenever these two teams meet in an ICC tournament, it becomes more than just a match — it turns into a global sporting event watched by millions...

One Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund Approved by Union Cabinet

Context  Union Cabinet has approved the launch of Urban Challenge Fund which is a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs with Rupees One Lakh Crores (Rs 1,00,000 crores) of Central Assistance. The fund will focus...