Current affairs

International Social Security Association (ISSA): Role, Objectives, and Global Significance

The International Social Security Association (ISSA) is a leading global organization that promotes excellence in social security administration through international cooperation, knowledge exchange, and policy innovation. Established in 1927 under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO), ISSA has...

Maritime Signalling After Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan Naval Posturing and Shifting Deterrence Dynamics

Operation Sindoor, which followed the May 2025 India-Pakistan standoff, has dramatically changed the geopolitical and military dynamics in South Asia. While the initial crisis unfolded in the air domain, subsequent developments have turned the spotlight toward the maritime theatre. Both...

International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) — Championing Global Administrative Excellence

The International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) is a global organization that promotes excellence in public administration, governance research, and policy innovation. Established in 1930 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, IIAS serves as a bridge between governments, academic institutions, and...

A Red Sunset on the Horizon- Decline of Maoist Insurgency in India

Context The Maoist movement, which began with the 1967 Naxalbari uprising and once spanned India’s heartland as its “biggest internal security threat,” is now at a critical turning point, with sustained counter-insurgency and development efforts shrinking the “Red Corridor” into...

ESIC New Amnesty Scheme 2025: Detailed Guidelines, Benefits, and Eligibility

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced the New Amnesty Scheme 2025, a one-time opportunity for employers and insured persons to settle long-pending court and prosecution cases under the ESI Act. This initiative, approved during the 196th ESIC Meeting...

National Pulses Mission: India’s Big Push for Self-Reliance, Nutrition, and Farmer Prosperity

The Government of India has launched an ambitious National Pulses Mission (NPM), approved by the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to make India self-sufficient in pulse production and ensure better incomes for farmers. Announced by Union Agriculture...

Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT): Meaning, Importance, and India’s Role

The Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) has gained renewed attention after the Government of India formally invoked it with Singapore to investigate the mysterious death of singer Zubeen Garg. MLAT plays a crucial role in facilitating international cooperation in criminal...

The Changing Battlefield and the Indian Armed Forces

Context Modern warfare has expanded beyond land, sea, and air to cyber, space, and information domains, with AI, drones, and automation reshaping the cost and risks of conflict. Facing a potential two-front challenge from China and Pakistan, India must adapt...

Electrolyser Market and China: Can Beijing Replicate Its Solar Success in Green Hydrogen?

The global energy transition is entering a new phase — one dominated by green hydrogen. After revolutionising solar manufacturing, China now aims to lead the electrolyser market, the key technology enabling hydrogen production from renewable sources.However, the path ahead is...

UPSC to Release Provisional Answer Key After Prelims: Supreme Court Case, New Guidelines

In a landmark decision that marks a new era of transparency, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has agreed to release the provisional answer key soon after the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. This change comes after decades of following the...