Archives: Current Affair

Why in the News?  The U.S. government is set to implement an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 27, 2025, following President Donald Trump’s executive order. This comes on top of the existing 25% tariffs since August 7, making a total of 50% duty on many Indian exports. Tariffs are being imposed partly […]

Why in the News? Two Nilgiri-class stealth guided-missile frigates — INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri — were simultaneously commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam. Key Points: INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiri INS Udaygiri: Part of the Project 17A stealth frigates. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai. Second ship of the Project 17A […]

Why in the News? The National Sample Survey (NSS) 80th round (Comprehensive Modular Survey on Education, April–June 2025) released findings on household expenditure on school education across India. Key Findings of the Report: NSS Survey Expenditure Gap Between Government and Private Schools: Average per-student expenditure in government schools is Rs 2,863, while in non-government schools […]

By 2030, more than 70% of India’s demand for electric truck charging is expected to come from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. ICCT notes that installing high-capacity chargers at freight corridors and logistics hubs would support the wider adoption of electric trucks. A study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) […]

Why in the News? During Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to India, PM Narendra Modi announced that India will provide training and equipment to upgrade Fiji’s maritime security. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, inclusive, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, countering China’s growing influence in the Pacific islands. Key Highlights of India–Fiji Defence […]

Why in the News? Malhotra noted that RBI Governor Shakti anta Das spoke at the annual banking conclave organized by FICCI and IBA. He highlighted RBI’s role in ensuring liquidity and supporting economic growth at a time when: Loan growth has fallen to its lowest level since March 2022. Private sector investment remains sluggish. Global […]

Why in the News?  ISRO carried out its maiden Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) at Sri harikota. This marks an important step in the Gaganyaan mission, which aims to send Indians to space aboard an indigenously developed spacecraft. Key Highlights: First Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-01) IADT-01 (Integrated Air Drop Test) Conducted at Sriharikota. The […]

Why in the News?  The same is also true in the case of Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in India; as per an analysis conducted recently, a substantial number have grave criminal charges against them. The data has been collected after the recent parliamentary and state assembly elections and shows […]

 Why in the news ?  Between March 24 and 30, 2025, the Pew Research Center carried out a survey across 25 countries, including India, to assess perceptions of global threats such as: Spread of false information online Global economy Climate change Terrorism Infectious diseases It compared results with earlier Pew surveys (2013–2022) and presented separate […]

why in the News? With modern warfare becoming increasingly precise, the use of deception methods such as decoys is crucial for safeguarding aircraft, tanks, and naval vessels. India reportedly used the X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) system on Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, confusing Pakistan’s J-10C fighters and their long-range missiles. The Indian Navy (e.g., […]