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Early 8th-Century Telugu Inscription Discovered in Andhra Pradesh

The recent discovery of an early 8th-century Telugu inscription at Pitikayagulla in Andhra Pradesh has drawn significant attention from historians and epigraphists. This finding is being hailed as one of the earliest known Telugu inscriptions in the region and is...

State of Finance for Nature 2026: Funding Gap, Trends & Global Climate Action

Context The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the State of Finance for Nature 2026 report. Key Highlights of State of Finance for Nature 2026 30:1 Nature Finance Imbalance: For every US$1 invested in protecting nature, about US$30 is spent...

Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture (ACASA-India)

Context The government has launched the Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture (ACASA-India). About Atlas of Climate Adaptation in Indian Agriculture (ACASA-India) The Digital Climate Atlas is a geospatial, decision-support platform that integrates climate, disaster, and socio-economic datasets. It...

Dollar Under Pressure in Early 2026: How Trump Policies Are Shaking Global Markets

Context: Key Development The U.S. dollar faced renewed weakness in the first weeks of 2026, registering its biggest three-day slide against major currencies since April 2025 (triggered by initial “Liberation Day” tariffs). Investors are reassessing earlier optimism about dollar stability,...

The Solution to the Falling Rupee Lies in Diplomacy | India’s Forex and Trade Strategy

Overview The Indian rupee has depreciated by approximately 6% since April 2025, entering 2026 at elevated levels (around ₹89–91/USD range in recent periods, with record lows crossed in late 2025). Despite strong domestic fundamentals, external pressures have driven the slide,...

Karnataka Constitutes Platform-Based Gig Workers’ Welfare Board

Context On January 27, 2026, the Karnataka government issued a notification constituting the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare Development Board under the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare Development) Act, 2025. This step operationalizes the Act (enacted in...

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Examining DGCA’s Role and Air Safety Mechanism in India

The tragic plane crash involving Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has once again placed  Air Safety Mechanism in India under intense scrutiny. According to multiple reports, the aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar reportedly crashed while attempting to land at Baramati Airport...

India–EU FTA Concluded: Key Benefits, Challenges and Global Significance

Context India–EU FTA Concluded: During the visit of the President of the European Commission, Ursula Von Der Leyen, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi jointly announced the conclusion of negotiations of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (India-EU FTA). The FTA has...

Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026: A Complete Guide

The Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, notified by the University Grants Commission (UGC), represent one of the most transformative reforms in India’s higher education governance. These regulations aim to establish fairness, dignity, inclusion, and equality as...

Bhairav Light Commando Battalion: India’s New Edge in Sub-Conventional Warfare

The Republic Day Parade 2026 showcased India’s growing military modernisation when a contingent of the Bhairav Light Commando Battalion marched down Kartavya Path. This was not just a ceremonial moment, but a powerful signal of the Indian Army’s evolving combat...