Category: Current Affairs

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the nationwide “10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care” campaign to mark 10 years of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA). India’s maternal healthcare story has undergone a quiet but powerful transformation over the past decade. On 9 June 2026, the Union Health…

The Supreme Court’s AI Committee released a draft “Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026”, proposing a complete ban on the use of AI for deciding judicial outcomes. India’s Supreme Court has taken a step in defining the boundaries of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the judiciary. On June 4, 2026, the Supreme…

World Environment Day is observed annually on 5 June as the United Nations’ flagship environmental awareness campaign, led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).   Every year on 5 June, the world pauses to reflect on its relationship with the planet. World Environment Day, the United Nations’ flagship environmental awareness campaign, is observed in…

The future of India’s chip industry underscores India’s ambition to become a key player in the global semiconductor value chain, driven by growing demand for AI, electric vehicles, telecommunications, and advanced electronics.  India’s semiconductor industry is at a defining crossroads. With a new NITI Aayog roadmap and the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 signalling national…

Rani Ahilyabai Holkar was one of the most respected rulers of the Maratha Malwa kingdom and is remembered for her just governance, public welfare initiatives, and cultural patronage.  Every year on May 31, India observes the birth anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, one of the most respected rulers in Indian history. Born in 1725 in…

The National Family Health Survey-6 (2023–24) reported major improvements in maternal and child health, with institutional deliveries reaching 90.6% and antenatal care coverage 95.9%. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), released on 29 May 2026 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), provides data on India’s health and social development for 2023-24. Conducted…

The 11th Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) was held in May 2026 with participation from India, the United States, Japan and Australia.   New Delhi hosted the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on 26 May 2026. The meeting brought together the Foreign Ministers of India, Australia, and Japan, alongside the United…

UPSC Prelims 2026 reinforced the importance of structured and examination-oriented current affairs preparation. For aspirants who consistently followed the VisionIAS Digital Current Affairs ecosystem—including PT365 2026, Monthly Magazine, and News Today—more than 40 questions found direct or indirect reflections in topics covered during the year. These reflections extended beyond factual references to conceptual understanding, contextual…

UPSC CSE Prelims 2026 was, in many ways, a test of how well a student had prepared and tested their patience. The paper combined questions that rewarded consistent UPSC current affairs coverage with others that required sharper, more analytical reading.  For students following VisionIAS Digital Current Affairs particularly Monthly Magazine, PT365 2026 and News Today,…

India reaffirmed its commitment to biodiversity conservation and community-led ecological action on the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) 2026.  Every year, the 22nd of May marks the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), a global occasion to reflect on the richness of life on Earth and renew commitments to protect it.…