Current affairs

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)

Context: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹10 lakh fine on ride-hailing platform Rapido for running misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices, and has directed the company to refund affected customers. Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) Central...

6G Technology in India: Bharat 6G Vision, Roadmap, and Key Developments

India is preparing for the next revolution in telecommunications with the rollout of 6G technology, targeted for 2030. After the successful deployment of 5G in 2022, the Indian government launched the Bharat 6G Vision Document (2023) to position India as...

National Space Day 2025: Date, Theme, Chandrayaan-3 Legacy, and ISRO Celebrations

India will celebrate National Space Day 2025 on August 23, 2025, marking the second anniversary of one of the greatest milestones in Indian space history – the successful soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon’s south pole. This achievement not...

International Solar Alliance (ISA), Member Nations and Governance Structure

Context: The International Solar Alliance (ISA) plans to establish a global research hub in India and set up 17 centres of excellence worldwide. Key Discussions in Recent Meetings of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) The 7th session of the International...

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5 Missiles, Type and Capabilities

India has test-fired its Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile successfully from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. The test on August 20, 2025, was a routine user trial under the Strategic Forces Command. The test confirmed all operational and technical...

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Features and Funding Provision

Context: The NPA rate of loans under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) for Scheduled Commercial Banks has increased to 9.81% in March 2025 from 5.47% in March 2018. In April 2025, the PM Mudra Yojana will complete 10 years...

Rising Hobosexuality Trend in India: Causes, Impact, and Reality

In recent years, India’s metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru have witnessed skyrocketing property and rental prices. With housing swallowing a significant portion of monthly income, urban dwellers are exploring alternative means of survival. One such phenomenon gaining attention...

Path to Ending Global Hunger Runs Through India

Context: According to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 (SOFI), undernourishment fell to 673 million (8.2% of the world’s population) in 2024, down from 688 million in 2023. India has played a decisive role in...

How Jellyfish Disrupt Nuclear Power Plants

Context: Since the 1990s, several nuclear power plants worldwide have faced shutdowns after jellyfish clogged their cooling systems. In recent years, the frequency of such disruptions has grown, driven by climate change and marine pollution that have led to a...

World Humanitarian Day 2025: Theme, History, Significance, and India’s Humanitarian Role

World Humanitarian Day 2025 is observed on 19th August to honor humanitarian workers and recognize their relentless efforts in saving lives, supporting vulnerable populations, and delivering aid in the world’s toughest environments. The day also highlights the need for global...