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International Day of Democracy 2025:  The International Day of Democracy 2025 is observed on 15 September to reinforce the importance of democratic values, human rights, and citizen participation in governance.  Created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, this international day highlights the continuing importance of safeguarding democratic institutions and amplifying the voices of […]

What is Pink Tax ? The issue of Pink Tax is in the news as it highlights the gender-based price discrimination where products and services targeted at women cost more than similar products for men. Though not an actual tax, it silently impacts household budgets and reflects economic inequality.  Key Points: What is Pink Tax? […]

National Security Strategies Conference-2025 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed the Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with mass agitations and protests driven by vested interests by studying past protests and their funding patterns. Key Points: National Security Strategies Conference Purpose of the SOP: […]

Blue Economy Conclave – ‘Blue Tides: Two Shores One Vision’ A two-day Blue Economy Conclave titled ‘Blue Tides: Two Shores One Vision’ will be held in Kerala on September 18-19, 2025. The conclave is being organized by the Kerala State Fisheries Department in collaboration with the Union Government of India and the European Union (EU). […]

Nepal Political Crisis – Sushila Karki Appointed First Woman Prime Minister Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel appointed former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the new Prime Minister of Nepal on September 12, 2025. The President dissolved the Parliament on the recommendation of Ms. Karki and announced fresh general elections on March 5, 2026. This came […]

India’s Retail Inflation Retail inflation in India rose to 2.1% in August 2025, breaking a nine-month declining streak, according to official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This was higher than July 2025’s figure of 1.55%, but still near the lower bound of the RBI’s comfort band of 2%-6%. The […]

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, has decided to ban docking of shipping vessels sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), European Union (EU), and the U.K. This move could significantly impact the import of Russian crude oil, which […]

Selection process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) A collective of former Vice-Chancellors, academicians, and scientists has written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) expressing serious concerns about the selection process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) of: APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Digital University Kerala They alleged that the process violates established university governance norms and contradicts Supreme Court […]

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) The Great Nicobar Island Project, an ambitious integrated development initiative by the Government of India, has been approved to transform Great Nicobar Island into a major maritime and air connectivity hub in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The project has strategic and national security significance but has also raised concerns about […]

India & Mauritius relations Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth in Varanasi to strengthen bilateral ties and announce new cooperation initiatives, focusing on maritime security, infrastructure, trade, and renewable energy. KEY POINTS: India & Mauritius relations Special Economic Package: Announced to support Mauritius’ needs in infrastructure, healthcare, and employment generation. […]