Current affairs

Tiger Global-Flipkart Tax Dispute: A Landmark Test of India’s Anti-Avoidance Regime

Context The Supreme Court of India’s ruling on 15 January 2026 in Authority for Advance Rulings (Income Tax) v. Tiger Global International II Holdings & Ors. signifies a pivotal development in the progression of India’s international tax law. The verdict...

Visibility in Weather Science: Meaning, Measurement Methods and IMD Classification

Context Recent episodes of dense fog and smog across North India have highlighted the importance of scientifically measuring and classifying visibility in meteorology, especially for aviation safety and surface transport. What is Visibility? In meteorology, Visibility is expressed in terms...

Light Water Reactors (LWRs): India’s Strategic Shift in Nuclear Energy

Context The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is prioritising the expedited development of a 900 MWe indigenous LWR, with design work initiated in 2015. About Light Water Reactors The light-water reactor (LWR) is a type of thermal-neutron reactor that uses...

Graviton: The Quest to Detect the Quantum Particle of Gravity

Scientists from the Stevens Institute of Technology, in collaboration with Yale University, have announced plans to build the world’s first experiment explicitly designed to detect an individual graviton. If successful, this would mark one of the greatest breakthroughs in the...

Point Nemo: The Most Remote Place on Earth and Its Scientific Significance

Point Nemo, often called the most isolated place on Earth, is a fascinating location in the South Pacific Ocean that has gained global attention due to its importance in oceanography, space exploration, and environmental studies. It represents the oceanic pole...

India’s First Open Sea Marine Fish Farming Project Launched in Andaman and Nicobar

India has taken a historic step in strengthening its Blue Economy and sustainable fisheries sector with the launch of the country’s first-ever Open Sea Marine Fish Farming Project at North Bay, Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The project...

Responsible Nations Index (RNI): India’s First Global Ethics-Based Country Ranking System

In a world where nations are often judged only by economic power, military strength, or GDP size, India is taking a pioneering step towards redefining global leadership through values and responsibility. The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is being developed to...

EU–MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement

Context After nearly 25 years of negotiations, the European Union and MERCOSUR have signed one of the world’s largest free trade agreements, marking a major milestone in global trade diplomacy. About the EU–MERCOSUR Agreement Background Negotiations for the EU–MERCOSUR Free...

Discovery of a New Crustacean Species from Lakshadweep: Indiaphonte bijoyi

The discovery of a new microscopic crustacean species from the Kavaratti lagoon in Lakshadweep has added a significant chapter to India’s marine biodiversity. Scientists have identified a new genus and species named Indiaphonte bijoyi, highlighting the immense but largely unexplored...

Coconut Root Wilt Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Impact and Management

Coconut Root Wilt Disease (RWD) is a serious and chronic disease affecting coconut palms in India, especially in the southern states. It is caused by phytoplasma, a type of bacteria-like organism that lives in plant tissues and is transmitted by...