Current affairs

Interpol Notices: Types, Meaning, Purpose and How They Work

Interpol Notices are international alerts issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to help its 196 member countries locate fugitives, track suspects, identify missing persons, and share critical information related to crimes. These colour-coded notices play a major role...

CAFE Norms 2027: Why India’s Car Industry is Fighting Over Small-Car Incentives

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency’s (BEE) draft CAFE-3 norms (effective 1 April 2027) have triggered one of the fiercest lobbying battles in India’s automotive history. At stake is a special 3 g/km CO₂ relaxation for petrol cars weighing ≤909 kg...

India Hosts UNESCO’s 20th Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee Session at Red Fort

For the first time in history, India is hosting the 20th Session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) from 8–13 December 2025 at Delhi’s majestic Red Fort (Lal Qila). More than 150...

Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve: Rajasthan’s 52nd Tiger Reserve

Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (RVTR), notified in May 2022 as India’s 52nd and Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve, has emerged as one of the most promising new habitats for Royal Bengal Tigers. Located in Bundi district, this 1,501.89 sq km sanctuary...

India’s Right to Disconnect Bill 2025: India Joins France, Australia and Portugal

In a landmark move, India introduced the Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on 5 December 2025. If passed, Indian employees will legally be able to ignore work emails, WhatsApp messages, and calls after office hours —...

Economy Beyond Headline Numbers: Why India Needs Better Jobs, Green Growth

India has recorded a robust 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 FY26, proving wrong the criticism—such as former US President Donald Trump’s “dead economy” remark. Yet, behind this celebratory figure lies a more complex reality. Growth numbers alone do not reflect...

Digital Constitutionalism in India: Protecting Fundamental Rights in the Digital Age

In November 2025, the Indian government was forced to roll back — within hours — its directive making the Sanchar Saathi app mandatory for all mobile users. The reason? Widespread outrage over forced consent, potential mass surveillance, and violation of...

Rethinking Urban Governance in India

As Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani prepares to become New York City’s Mayor in 2026, India’s own megacities – Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad – continue to function without powerful, directly elected, and accountable Mayors. In 2025, the world’s fastest-growing major economy still...

RELOS Pact Signed: India-Russia Logistics Deal Explained 2025

The RELOS Pact 2025 (Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support) was formally signed in February 2025 and ratified by Russia’s State Duma on 2 December 2025, just before President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi. This landmark defence logistics agreement allows...

Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025: Cigarettes, Beedi & Gutka Duty Hike

The Central Excise (Amendment) Bill 2025 was passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the first week of December 2025. Introduced on December 1, 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, it significantly increases excise duties on cigarettes,...