Archives: Current Affair

Why in News ? The term was recently used with reference to the Presidential Reference: Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims:Art143/PresidentialReference: Mains :  GS2 Background and Context: Emergency Period (1975–1977): The bill was introduced in response to allegations of widespread abuses of power and offenses committed by individuals holding high public or political offices […]

Why in News? The Axiom-4 mission, set to carry Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three others to the International Space Station (ISS), is now scheduled to launch no earlier than June 8, 2025, according to NASA Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims :  ISS/AXIOM Mission Mains :  GS 3 Key Points: This private mission, […]

Why in News?  The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has rerouted the Rs 50 crore Endangered Species Conservation Fund to the Advanced Institute of Wildlife Conservation (AIWC), Vandalur, following concerns over the inactivity of the State Forest Development Agency (SFDA), initially designated to manage the fund. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SFDA/AIWC Mains […]

Why in News ? The Central Government has raised a question about a Supreme Court decision that suggested a three-month deadline for the President of India to make decisions on laws sent by State Governors for approval under Article 201 of the Constitution. Relevance :  UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: Article like 201 & other […]

Why in News ?The UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) mid-2025 report ranks India among the fastest-growing large economies, with its GDP growth forecast revised from 6.8% to 6.3%. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims: WESP/Key findings Mains :  GS 3 /Economy/Trade Key Points : India’s Economic Growth Forecast: Revised Forecast: The UN […]

Why in News? A recent roundtable organized by Janpahal, a non-governmental organization, in collaboration with the Gig Workers Association, has drawn attention to the challenges faced by gig and platform workers. Titled “Current Developments, Challenges, and Way Forward,” the discussion emphasized the harsh working conditions, lack of legal protections, and absence of social security for […]

Why in News? The Ministry of Finance is actively involved in reviewing the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) capital buffer rules. Focus is on the rules determining the central bank’s surplus or dividend transfer to the government. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : CRB Mains :   GS 3 Key Points Economic Capital of […]

Why in News? A recent roundtable organized by Janpahal, a non-governmental organization, in collaboration with the Gig Workers Association, has drawn attention to the challenges faced by gig and platform workers. Titled “Current Developments, Challenges, and Way Forward,” the discussion emphasized the harsh working conditions, lack of legal protections, and absence of social security for […]

Why in News? Congolese authorities have accused Rwanda’s army and the M23 rebel group of committing severe human rights violations, including 107 murders, over 4,000 abductions, rape, torture, and looting, between May 10-13, 2025, in eastern DRC, targeting civilians suspected of ties to the Congolese army and militias. About the M23 Rebel Group: The March […]

Why in news ?  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set for the 101st launch with the PSLV-C61/EOS-09 mission on 18th May 2025, aiming to enhance India’s all-weather surveillance capabilities. Relevance : UPSC  Pre & Mains Prelims : About the mission/ other related satellites Mains :   GS 3- Science &  Tech. About PSLV-C61 / […]