Current affairs

Radar-Mounted Drones: Enhancing Border Security with Real-Time Surveillance

In an era of evolving security challenges, the Border Security Force (BSF), in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is pioneering the development of radar-mounted drones. These drones are set to revolutionize border surveillance by providing real-time intelligence...

Gravitational Waves and the Moon-Based Detector: LILA

The quest to understand the universe has taken humanity from observing stars with telescopes to detecting the faint ripples of gravitational waves. These ripples, predicted by Einstein over a century ago, carry invaluable information about the most violent and energetic...

South-South and Triangular Cooperation: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development

With just a few years left to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), global cooperation has become more critical than ever. Amid challenges like geopolitical instability, climate change, and widening economic inequality, South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) has emerged...

Loneliness Among India’s Working Young

Context India, with a rapidly urbanising and migrating workforce, is now experiencing a “loneliness epidemic” in cities like Bengaluru, Gurugram, Pune, and Hyderabad. Loneliness Among India’s Working Young Loneliness is not merely the absence of social interaction but the absence...

HIRE Act (2025): Halting International Relocation of Employment Explained

The United States has proposed a new legislation called the HIRE Act (Halting International Relocation of Employment Act) in 2025. Its core aim is to prevent outsourcing of jobs to foreign countries and ensure domestic job creation. If enacted, the...

US Tariffs on Drugs and Their Impact on India

The United States and India share a deeply interlinked pharmaceutical trade relationship. The US is the largest importer of Indian generic medicines, which are valued worldwide for their affordability and quality. However, recent discussions around imposing 100% tariffs on certain...

Hurricane Melissa (2025): Jamaica’s Costliest and Most Powerful Atlantic Storm of the Year

Hurricane Melissa (2025) was a Category 5 major hurricane — one of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded in the Atlantic basin. It made landfall in Jamaica on October 28, 2025, bringing devastating winds, torrential rains, and massive flooding....

Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP): India’s Upcoming Nuclear Giant

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently laid the foundation of the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP), marking a major step in India’s pursuit of clean and sustainable energy. What is MBRAPP? The Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (MBRAPP)...

Desert Solidification Technology: Transforming Sand into Soil

In a major breakthrough, wheat has been successfully cultivated in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert (Ajmer district) using an innovative desert soilification technology. This milestone could reshape agriculture in arid regions of India and across the world. What is Desert Solidification Technology?...

India’s Indigenous 4G Stack: A Leap Towards Digital Self-Reliance

Context On BSNL’s 25th anniversary (silver jubilee), PM Modi inaugurated India’s indigenously developed 4G stack. This places India among a select group of nations (Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, China) with their own telecom equipment.   What is the 4G Stack?...