Current affairs

Green Credit Programme (GCP), Key Focus Areas and Challenges

Context: Green credits for tree plantation will now be awarded only after 5 years. Credits will be based on: Minimum canopy density of 40% Tree survival rates, not just the number of trees planted. Seventeen States have so far set...

SCO Development Bank: Objectives, Significance, and India’s Stance

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has emerged as one of the most influential regional groupings in Eurasia, focusing on security, political cooperation, economic integration, and connectivity. In this context, the idea of setting up a SCO Development Bank has gained...

IIT Indore-Led Study Finds 10% Decline in Snowmelt Flow from Gangotri Glacier (1980–2020)

A new study conducted by IIT Indore, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), Nepal, and U.S. researchers has revealed that the Gangotri Glacier system has lost about 10% of its snowmelt flow over the last four decades (1980–2020)....

Documentary on Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Premieres at IIC, New Delhi

A documentary on the life and legacy of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, one of Ladakh’s most revered Buddhist monks, was premiered on 27 August 2025 at the India International Centre (IIC), New Delhi. The screening brought together scholars, diplomats, monks, and...

Blueberry Production in India, Gaining Momentum, But Imports Still Dominate

Blueberry cultivation in India is gradually gaining momentum as farmers experiment with this high-value fruit across several states. However, despite the rising interest, India’s domestic blueberry output remains minimal compared to its soaring import volumes. Current Status of Blueberry Production...

Assam Government Names New Guwahati Flyover After King Prithu

The Assam government has recently announced that a new flyover in Guwahati will be named after King Prithu, the 13th-century ruler of Kamrup. This move honors his legacy as a powerful defender of Assam against foreign invasions, particularly his role...

India’s GDP Growth Rate 2025, Key Drivers, Reasons and Challenges

India’s economy continues to remain a bright spot in the global economic landscape. For FY26 (2025–26), the Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran has projected the GDP growth rate between 6.3% and 6.8%, despite external headwinds such as US...

Duleep Trophy 2025: Schedule, Live Scores, Squads, Results & Updates

The Duleep Trophy 2025 has kickstarted with high-voltage cricketing action as some of India’s finest domestic players battle it out to showcase their talent and grab the selectors’ attention ahead of major international tournaments. The tournament, known for producing legendary...

WHO and UNICEF Report on Household Drinking Water and Sanitation

Context: WHO and UNICEF launched “Progress on Household Drinking Water and Sanitation 2000–2024: special focus on inequalities” during World Water Week 2025. WHO and UNICEF Report on Household Drinking Water and Sanitation Global Situation 2 billion people lack access to...

National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)

Context: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) issued a directive prioritising women patients and relatives of deceased donors in organ allocation to address gender disparity in organ transplants. National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) Overview National-level organisation...