Current affairs

Income Tax Day 2025: History, Significance, and India’s Journey Towards a Transparent Tax Regime

Income Tax Day 2025 marks the 166th anniversary of the introduction of income tax in India. Celebrated every year on July 24, the day commemorates the pivotal moment in 1860 when the British Government introduced income tax to cope with...

Henley Passport Index 2025: India Rises to 77th Rank, Singapore Tops the List Again

In a significant boost to its global mobility score, India has jumped eight places to rank 77th in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, up from 85th in 2024. The index, which ranks the world's passports based on the number...

Kamchatka Earthquakes 2025: Timeline, Causes, Impact & Significance

The Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia witnessed a powerful series of earthquakes in July 2025, shaking the seismically active region and drawing global attention. The most intense quake recorded was of 7.4 magnitude on July 20, followed by a 6.8 magnitude...

National Broadcasting Day 2025: History, Significance, and Role of Radio in India’s Growth

National Broadcasting Day 2025 is celebrated on July 23, marking the anniversary of a key moment in Indian media history—the day when India’s first-ever organised radio broadcast was aired in 1927 by the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC). This day is...

Intellectual Freedom in Democracy, Importance, Issues and Consequences

Context: Across democracies, including India and the U.S., rising censorship, curriculum control, and suppression of dissent threaten intellectual freedom. Note “Freedom only for the supporters of the government, only for the supporters of one party — however numerous they may...

United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025

United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025: The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2025), reaffirming the role of cooperatives in building inclusive, sustainable, and equitable economies. With the official theme — "Cooperatives Build...

World Brain Day 2025: Theme, History, Significance, and Why Brain Health Matters

World Brain Day 2025, observed annually on July 22, is a global health awareness campaign initiated by the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) to raise consciousness about brain health and neurological disorders. With millions of people worldwide suffering from brain-related...

Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President of India: What Happens Next?

Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns as Vice President of India: In a surprising political development, Jagdeep Dhankhar, the 14th Vice President of India, resigned from his post on July 22, 2025, citing health concerns. His resignation came abruptly on the first day...

Kashi Declaration for Drug-Free India in Youth Spiritual Summit

Context: The Youth Spiritual Summit, themed “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, concluded in Varanasi with over 600 youth leaders and 120 spiritual organisations adopting the Kashi Declaration. What is the Kashi Declaration? The Kashi Declaration is a key outcome...

UPSC Pratibha Setu, Objectives, Key Features and Significance

Context: The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) recently made headlines for recruiting 451 Insurance Medical Officers via the UPSC’s Pratibha Setu portal. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has launched a forward-thinking initiative called “Pratibha Setu”, aimed at bridging the gap...