Current affairs

Indigenously Developed Synthetic Cow Breed Karan Fries Registered

Context: At an event organised by the ICAR–National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBAGR), Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan presented the registration certificate for Karan Fries—an indigenously developed, high milk-yielding synthetic cow breed known for both productivity and hardiness....

German Chancellor Visit to India in 2026: A Strategic Turning Point in India–Germany Relations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to India and Asia in January 2026 marked: 25 years of India–Germany Strategic Partnership 75 years of diplomatic relations A shift from mainly economic cooperation to strategic, technological and geopolitical convergence The visit was...

India’s Data Centre Capacity More Than Doubled in 2025: Growth, Trends, and Future Outlook

India’s data centre industry witnessed an unprecedented surge in 2025, marking a historic milestone in the country’s digital infrastructure development. According to a recent industry report, India added 387 MW IT capacity in 2025, more than double the 191 MW...

NPS Vatsalya Scheme Guidelines Released by PFRDA: Complete Details

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released detailed guidelines to operationalise the NPS Vatsalya Scheme, 2025, a landmark initiative announced by the Union Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2024–25. The scheme aims to inculcate a culture...

YUVA AI For ALL Course under IndiaAI Mission

Context On the occasion of National Youth Day, 12 January 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the National AI Literacy Programme and its flagship initiative, the YUVA AI For ALL Course, under the IndiaAI Mission. About...

NATO’s Collective Might Hides Its Wide Disparities

NATO is often projected as the world’s most powerful and cohesive military alliance. With 32 member countries, advanced weapon systems, and a history of successful deterrence, it symbolizes collective security. However, behind this image of unity lies a stark reality:...

Bamanwas Kankar – Rajasthan’s First Fully Organic Village

Rajasthan has created history in sustainable agriculture with Bamanwas Kankar village of Kotputli-Behror district becoming the first fully organic certified village in the State. To commemorate this achievement, the Bamanwas Kankar Panchayat organised a ceremonial pledge on 2nd January 2026,...

Vineeta Joshi Committee: Reforming School Education to Reduce Dependence on Coaching Institutions

The Vineeta Joshi Committee, constituted by the Ministry of Education and headed by Vineeta Joshi, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, has proposed a transformative roadmap to reduce the growing dependence of Indian school students on private coaching institutions. The committee...

Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan (HSAP) of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme

The Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan (HSAP) is a landmark roadmap adopted for strengthening UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme and its World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) for the period 2026–2035. It was approved during the Fifth World Congress of...

Water Vapour and Heating of the Atmosphere: Why It Heats More Than Aerosols

A recent scientific study has highlighted an important fact about Earth’s climate system: water vapour contributes more to atmospheric heating than aerosols. This finding is crucial for understanding global warming, climate feedback mechanisms, and the role of different atmospheric components...