Current affairs

Kafala System: Meaning, History, Issues, and Saudi Arabia’s Landmark Abolition in 2025

In October 2025, Saudi Arabia officially abolished the 50-year-old Kafala (sponsorship) system, marking one of the most significant labour reforms in the Gulf region. The move is expected to benefit over 1.34 crore migrant workers, including 1.3 crore Indians, who...

Make the Farm Atmanirbhar: Towards Nutritional and Ecological Self-Reliance

As India observed World Food Day 2025 under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” the focus turned towards regenerative agriculture — a transformative approach that restores soil health, strengthens biodiversity, and ensures nutritional security....

IUCN Red Flag for Western Ghats and Manas National Park: Biodiversity Hotspots Under Threat

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has issued a red flag for two of India’s most ecologically important World Heritage Sites — the Western Ghats and Manas National Park (Assam) — citing climate change, unregulated tourism, hydropower projects,...

National Blockchain Framework (NBF): Strengthening Governance through Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology, once synonymous with cryptocurrencies, has now become a cornerstone of digital governance. Its power lies in enabling verifiable trust without intermediaries, offering tamper-proof, transparent, and secure systems for data management. Recognizing its potential, the Ministry of Electronics and...

International Convention Against Doping in Sport: India Re-Elected as Vice-Chairperson at COP10

India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport, held in Paris, marking the 20th...

UN @ 80: A Quarter of a Century Tribute to Peace, Progress & Purpose

In 2025, the United Nations (UN) celebrates a historic milestone — 80 years of global leadership in peace, progress, and purpose. Born in the aftermath of World War II, the UN emerged as a beacon of hope for humanity, aiming...

Nestled in the heart of Chhattisgarh, the Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary stands as a remarkable example of India’s conservation success stories. Once known for the local extinction of blackbucks, the sanctuary has now scripted a remarkable comeback tale through a five-year...

India’s Aviation Vision 2047: Doubling Airports, Creating 25 Million Jobs

India is taking flight toward a new era of connectivity and economic growth. Under the Aviation Vision 2047, the Government of India has announced plans to nearly double the number of airports across the nation — from 163 in 2025...

Son Meta Preference: Sex-Determination Rackets in India – Causes, Law, Data & Solutions

Despite over three decades of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act, 1994, India continues to struggle with illegal sex-determination rackets and a strong cultural bias favouring sons. Recent crackdowns across Karnataka–Andhra, Haryana–U.P., Gujarat, and Delhi have exposed the...

Poompuhar Port: Ancient Sangam-Era Maritime Heritage Unearthed Through Underwater Archaeological Survey

The ancient Poompuhar Port, also known as Kaveripoompattinam, has once again come into the limelight as the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) successfully completed the first phase of an underwater archaeological survey off its coast in Mayiladuthurai district....