Archives: Current Affair

Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released revised draft guidelines on May 19, 2025, to regulate investments by banks, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and other regulated entities (REs) in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs). Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims :  AIFs/REs Mains :  GS 3 Objectives : The move aims to […]

Why in News?  Many nations around the world still control territories or islands outside their mainland regions. These territories often have unique historical, strategic, or economic significance. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Territories/Islands Mains :   GS 2 French Territories French Guiana – Located in South America, it serves as the site for […]

Why in News ? The reintroduction of the three-year practice rule for judicial services examinations, as mandated by the Supreme Court on May 20, 2025, has sparked significant debate. Key Points of the Issue: Supreme Court Ruling (2025): A three-judge bench, led by CJI B.R. Gavai, reinstated the requirement of three years of legal practice […]

Why in News?  The political crisis in New Caledonia, a French Pacific territory, gained attention after high-stakes negotiations led by French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls to broker a new political settlement collapsed on May 8, 2024. The failure of talks plunged the territory into political uncertainty, raising questions about its long-term future and governance model. […]

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 […]