Category: Current Affairs

The US withdrew from UNESCO for the third time, and the second under its current leadership, citing the agency’s support for “woke” and divisive causes and its anti-Israel bias. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations, established with a profound mandate to foster peace and…

The Vice President of India tendered his resignation letter to the President, citing medical reasons for his decision. On 21st July, the Vice President of India submitted his letter of resignation to the President. He declared his intention “to prioritise health care and abide by medical advice,” with immediate effect, citing Article 67(a) of the…

China has officially commenced the construction of its “super hydropower dam” on Brahmaputra river in Tibet region. China’s announcement of the mega dam project on the Brahmaputra river, also known as Yarlung Tsangpo river. This infrastructure undertaking represents more than just an energy project. It embodies the complex dynamics of water security and the evolving…

Indore, Surat, and Navi Mumbai emerged as the cleanest cities in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings. Swachh Survekshan (SS) is India’s annual cleanliness survey and a crucial part of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM). Since it began in 2016, Swachh Survekshan has helped change how we think about urban cleanliness.  What started with 73 cities…

The Israeli airstrikes in Syria represent an escalation within the broader Middle East crisis. The Middle East remains a region in perpetual flux, defined by persistent instability, alliances, and a web of interconnected conflicts.  The recent Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s defence infrastructure marks another escalation in the ongoing Middle East crisis.  These targeted attacks on…

Amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict, NATO Secretary-General issued warnings, stating that India, China, and Brazil can face secondary US sanctions if they persist in trade of oil and gas with Russia. The global landscape shifted when the Russia-Ukraine conflict started in February 2022. What started as a regional conflict has evolved into a web of sanctions,…

India achieves 50% renewable energy capacity five years ahead of schedule, setting a global model for sustainability. India has achieved a milestone in its energy transformation, with 50% of its installed electrical capacity now coming from non-fossil fuel sources. This achievement puts the nation five years ahead of its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to the…

The President of India has recently nominated four distinguished individuals to the Rajya Sabha, filling existing vacancies in the Upper House under Article 80 (1)(a) of the Constitution.  The recent nomination of four distinguished individuals to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India has brought India’s Upper House into the spotlight. These appointments, as…

The AAIB investigation into the Air India plane crash represents a critical moment for Indian aviation safety protocols.  The recent AAIB (Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau) report on the Air India plane crash of flight AI-171 has brought aviation safety to the forefront of national discourse. The preliminary findings, citing potential cockpit confusion and engine shutdowns…