Current affairs

Coastal Erosion in India: Causes, Impacts and Way Forward | UPSC

 Context According to data cited by the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways in the Rajya Sabha, nearly 28% of Odisha’s 564-km coastline is affected by coastal erosion. The assessment is based on studies by the National Centre for...

India’s Saptadhara: 7 Pillars of Shakti and Viksit Bharat 2026

Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on 15 August 2026, outlined “Shakti Ki Saptadhara”—seven strategic streams intended to strengthen India’s capabilities and support the goal of Viksit Bharat. About India’s Saptadhara Concept: “Saptadhara” refers to seven...

India’s Olympic Vision 2036: Why PM Modi Is Targeting Children Aged 5–15

India is preparing for a long-term transformation of its sporting ecosystem with a focus on identifying talent at the grassroots level. In his Independence Day Address on August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide talent hunt for...

Small Modular Reactors (SMRs): India’s Nuclear Energy Mission

Under the Nuclear Energy Mission, the Government of India aims to develop and operationalise at least five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033. This initiative is part of India’s broader ambition to expand nuclear power capacity to 100 GWe...

Nag Panchami 2026: Significance, History, Rituals and Cultural Importance

Nag Panchami 2026 is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Nagas or serpent deities. It is observed on the fifth day (Panchami) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Shravan. In 2026, Nag Panchami is being...

Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026: Key Provisions & National Tribunals Commission

Context Recently, Parliament passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which proposes an independent National Tribunals Commission (NTC) to oversee the appointments, administration and functioning of 16 major tribunals. What are the Key Provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026? The...

Gaj Gaurav Awards 2026: Honouring Frontline Heroes of Asian Elephant Conservation

The Gaj Gaurav Awards 2026 were conferred during the national celebration of World Elephant Day 2026 in Visakhapatnam to recognise exemplary frontline contributions to the conservation and management of Asian elephants. The awards highlight the important role played by forest...

Higher Education in India: Reforms, Challenges and Way Forward

Context Indian universities lag behind global leaders despite India’s strong talent base in science, technology, medicine, entrepreneurship and research. While inadequate funding, regulation, infrastructure and policy are often cited, deeper weaknesses in intention, conceptual clarity and execution limit higher education...

Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill 2026: Kerala to Keralam, Article 3 Explained

The Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 seeks to change the official name of the State of Kerala to Keralam. The proposed change is linked to a resolution passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly and involves an amendment to the...

Independence Day 2026: 80th Independence Day, Red Fort Ceremony and Viksit Bharat 2047

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, commemorating 79 years since the country became independent from British colonial rule in 1947. The national occasion provides an opportunity to remember the sacrifices of the freedom fighters while...