Category: Current Affairs

World Population Day, observed annually on July 11th, serves as a global platform to raise awareness about critical population issues.  July 11th marks World Population Day. The date that has gained significance since 1989 when the United Nations established it to spotlight critical population issues. This year’s theme is “Empowering young people to create the…

India’s Prime Minister highlighted India’s approach towards global diplomacy and South-South cooperation in his address at the Namibian Parliament in July 2025. Standing before the Namibian Parliament, the PM of India articulated a vision that has been reshaping international relations: “With Africa, we seek not to compete, but to cooperate. Our goal is to build…

On July 9, 2025, Bharat Bandh, led by a coalition of 10 central trade unions, confronted the socio-economic issues facing India.  Empty streets, shops and factories shut in major parts of the country— this is how ‘Bharat Bandh’ is often seen. However, it often reflects a larger moment of collective pause, signalling organised dissent, public…

The World Bank has positioned India as the fourth most equal country in the world. A contradiction emerges from recent global assessments of India’s economic landscape. The World Bank in its spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief ranks India as one of the most equal countries, placing it fourth globally. However, other international datasets highlight…

BRICS Summit 2025 marked more than another diplomatic gathering—it represented a fundamental shift toward a more multipolar international order. The BRICS Summit 2025 held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7 represents a significant moment in contemporary international relations. As the world witnesses shifting economic and political dynamics, understanding this multilateral forum becomes increasingly relevant…

The Indian Prime Minister’s announcement to extend OCI cards to sixth-generation descendants of indentured labourers in Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago  represents a groundbreaking shift in diaspora engagement and citizenship policy. The Indian Prime Minister’s recent announcement to create a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community and extend Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards…

As the world races toward a clean energy transition and digital transformation, critical minerals have emerged as the most valuable commodities of the 21st century. In today’s interconnected world, the smartphone in your pocket, the electric vehicle charging on the street, and the solar panels on rooftops all share one critical dependency: critical minerals. These…

Delhi’s persistent and severe air pollution crisis has necessitated stringent policy interventions, with the diesel vehicle ban emerging as a prominent measure.  Every winter, Delhi transforms into a gas chamber. The city’s Air Quality Index regularly crosses the ‘severe’ mark, forcing schools to close and residents to stay indoors. In this battle against toxic air,…

Digital India marks ten years of reshaping lives, bridging divides, and powering a tech-driven nation forward. Ten years ago, when the Digital India initiative was launched on July 1, 2015, many questioned whether a nation as diverse and vast as India could truly embrace digital transformation. Today, as we celebrate a decade of remarkable progress,…