Current affairs

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...

Board of Peace: Why India Has Been Invited and What It Means for Global Governance

Context India has been invited by Donald Trump to join a proposed international body called the “Board of Peace”. About the Board of Peace Background The Board of Peace emerged from Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, which envisages a temporary...

Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project

The Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project is a major step towards building eco-friendly infrastructure in India. Recently, the Prime Minister performed the Bhoomi Pujan for this ambitious project, highlighting its importance for both development and wildlife conservation. Officially, it is the...