Tag: Current Affairs

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…

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…