Current Affairs Notes

The Menstrual Leave Debate in India has resurfaced due to the Supreme Court’s recent Observations and Policy Dilemma. Read here to learn more. The Supreme Court of India has expressed concerns while hearing petitions seeking a uniform national policy on menstrual leave for women and … [Read more...] about Menstrual Leave: The Policy Dilemma

India’s First National Report (NR1) on the Nagoya Protocol has been submitted to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Read here to learn more. India’s submission of its First National Report (NR1) on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol to the Convention on … [Read more...] about Nagoya Protocol: 1st National Report on Implementation

Gyan Bharatam Mission is an initiative to ensure the preservation of India’s Manuscript Heritage in the Digital Age. Read here to learn more. The Ministry of Culture has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a national initiative aimed at preserving, digitising, and disseminating India’s vast … [Read more...] about Gyan Bharatam Mission

The NITI Aayog released the Fiscal Health Index 2026, which assesses the fiscal performance of Indian states. Read here to learn more. The NITI Aayog released the second annual edition of the Fiscal Health Index 2026 (FHI), which evaluates the fiscal performance of Indian states for the financial … [Read more...] about Fiscal Health Index 2026

Passive Euthanasia has been permitted by the Supreme Court for the first time in India. Read here to learn about the Harish Rana vs Union of India Case (2026). In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India in Harish Rana vs Union of India permitted passive euthanasia by allowing the … [Read more...] about Passive Euthanasia in India

Shtil Missile (Surface-to-Air) System and Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III are being procured to strengthen India’s Maritime defence. Read here to learn more. The Ministry of Defence has signed defence contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for the procurement of: Six Advanced Light Helicopter … [Read more...] about Shtil Missiles and ALH Mk-III for Maritime Security

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations have deteriorated sharply over the years over multiple flashpoints. Read here to know about the history of the relations and recent clashes across the Durand Line. For the second time in six months, Pakistan-Afghanistan have engaged in intense cross-border military … [Read more...] about Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations

Operation Epic Fury is the codename for the US-Israel attack on Iran. Read here to learn about the escalation in West Asia and Its Global Implications. Operation Epic Fury is the official codename used by the United States Department of Defence for coordinated military strikes conducted by the … [Read more...] about Operation Epic Fury

US-Israel Strikes on Iran: How Would Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Impact the World and India? Read here to understand the geopolitical implications. Rising tensions in West Asia following strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran, and Tehran’s retaliation, have revived global concerns … [Read more...] about Strait of Hormuz: Impact of US-Israel strike on Iran

The Fortified Rice Rollout has been suspended temporarily due to concerns over nutrient degradation. Read here to learn about the Public Health Gains and Storage Realities. The Central Government has temporarily suspended the distribution of fortified rice under key welfare schemes, such as … [Read more...] about Fortified Rice