Archives: Current Affair

Why in News?  The Rafale M has been in the news recently due to a significant defense deal finalized between India and France recently. India signed a Rs 63,000 crore (approximately $7.4 billion) agreement to procure 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets for the Indian Navy, marking one of the largest defense deals between the […]

Why in News? The Digha Jagannath Temple in West Bengal, India, was recently set to open to the public. The temple, renovated over the past year, has been adorned with approximately 250 kg of gold, making it a significant cultural and religious event. About  the Digha Jagannath Temple: It is a renowned Hindu temple located […]

Why in News ?  The Union government has revamped the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). Alok Joshi, a former Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), has been appointed as the head of the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB). Six more members have also been inducted into the board. Relevance : Prelims Prelims– National Security Advisory Board (NSAB)/ National Security […]

Why in News?The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) 2025 Special 301 Report, released on April 29, 2025, assesses the intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement practices of over 100 U.S. trading partners, identifying significant concerns and progress. Relevance : Pre & Mains: Prelims– USTR) 2025 Special 301 Report/National Trade Estimate (NTE) repor/other topics related to IPR […]

Why in News?  Nine people were killed and several others injured in Vancouver, Canada, on Saturday, during a celebration of Lapu-Lapu Day. A man drove a car into a crowd gathered to observe the day, which is significant for the Filipino population in Canada. The tragic incident occurred during the observance of an important cultural […]

Why in News? The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)  has issued a notification under clause 46A of Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961, which grants tax exemption to the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) on its income.  The designation of NMCG as an authority :What does it Means ? The designation […]

Why in News ?  Recently an article, published in The Hindu discusses the concept of a risk society, introduced by sociologist Ulrich Beck, which describes the transition from an industrial society to one shaped by uncertainty and hazards arising from technological and environmental developments. Relevance: Mains : GS Paper I/( Social Issue)/II (Governance, Social Justice) […]

Why in News? Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin  has recently expressed concerns over the erosion of state powers and announced the formation of a high-level committee led by former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph. This move aims to revisit the Centre-State relationship and suggest measures to strengthen constitutional rights for states. Relevance : […]

Why in News? The government has notified draft Rules introducing targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by “obligated entities” in energy-intensive sectors and industries. The Draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025, were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on April 16, 2025. These rules […]

Why in News? India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, as announced on April 23, 2025, following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people. The decision was made by India’s Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) in response to “cross-border linkages” to the attack, marking a significant escalation […]