Current affairs

India’s Tea Sector – Opportunities and Challenges

Context India is the second-largest producer and consumer of tea and the third-largest exporter. With strategic reforms, India has the potential to emerge as a superpower in the global tea industry, strengthening both its economy and soft power. India’s Tea...

Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) – A Comprehensive Overview

The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) is a significant step towards strengthening India’s GST framework. Formally launched by the Union Finance Minister, GSTAT has been established as a specialized, independent forum to streamline the appellate process under the...

Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC): Strengthening Ties Across the Pacific

The Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multilateral platform established by India to strengthen cooperation and engagement with Pacific Island countries. This initiative aligns closely with India’s Act East Policy, aiming to foster economic, technological, and strategic partnerships...

Export Potential of NE States: Export Concentration and Spatial Imbalance in India

Context Despite sharing 5,400 km of international borders with ASEAN countries, China, and Bangladesh, the Northeastern region contributes only 0.13% to India’s national exports. Export Concentration and Spatial Imbalance in India High Regional Concentration:  Four States - Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil...

Environmental Accounting on Forest 2025: Key Insights and Highlights

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has recently released the 8th edition of its environmental accounts, titled “Environmental Accounting on Forest – 2025”. This comprehensive report provides a detailed analysis of India’s forest resources, including forest cover, recorded...

World Food India 2025: Dates, Objectives, Significance

World Food India 2025 is set to be one of the biggest global events in the food and agri-processing sector. Organized by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), the 4th edition will take place from September 25 to 28,...

Personality Rights in India: Definition, Legal Basis, Key Judgments, Challenges & Way Forward

Context The Delhi High Court recently protected the personality rights of Bollywood actors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, and filmmaker Karan Johar, after they flagged misuse of their images and voices through AI-generated content. What are Personality Rights?  Definition: Personality...

Dairy Queens of Gujarat – Women-led Dairy Revolution in Banaskantha

Context Gujarat’s dairy cooperatives, particularly Banas Dairy (a member of GCMMF–Amul), are transforming rural economies. Women farmers, once confined to household duties, are now leading high-income dairy enterprises. Key Highlights   Scale of Women’s Participation: Out of 4.72 lakh farmers...

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code’s (IBC) 2025 Amendment Bill

Context The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to address persistent delays, promoter resistance, and judicial ambiguities in India’s insolvency framework while reinforcing creditor-driven, time-bound resolutions. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 – Overview   Enacted in 2016...

China K-Visa: New Pathway for Global STEM Talent and Researchers

China has announced the launch of a new visa category – the K-Visa – aimed at attracting international talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as those involved in academic and research activities. This...