Current Affairs Notes

India took a major step toward sustainable energy with the inauguration of its first bamboo-based ethanol plant at Golaghat, Assam. Read here to learn more about bioethanol production. The bamboo-based ethanol plant is a state-of-the-art facility touted as the world’s first green bamboo … [Read more...] about Bamboo-based Ethanol: India’s first green bioethanol plant in Assam

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025 under the newly enacted Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Read here to learn more. This Order establishes a legal framework for regulating immigration while also specifying categories … [Read more...] about Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025

The role of AI in governance and public service comes with its opportunities and challenges for governance. Albania has appointed the World’s First AI Minister, opening the doors to a new era of AI in governance. Read here to learn more. In a historic first, Albania has appointed Diella, an … [Read more...] about AI in Governance: World’s first AI Minister

Political Instability in Nepal began as a youth-led protest movement against corruption. With the government’s decision to ban 26 social media platforms, it has spiralled into violent attacks on government buildings and the homes of prominent politicians. Read here to learn about the crisis and … [Read more...] about Political instability in Nepal

India-Israel relations are multifaceted and began when India recognised Israel in 1950. Read here to learn of the latest developments in the bilateral relations. In a landmark move, Israel has become the first member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to sign a … [Read more...] about India-Israel Relations

At its 56th meeting, the GST Council approved the landmark Next-Gen GST reforms 2025 aimed at making taxation simpler, fairer, and more growth-oriented. The move comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address, promised reforms that would ease the burden on the common man, … [Read more...] about GST Reforms 2025

Environment Audit Rules, 2025, is a New Framework for Environmental Accountability. An environmental audit is necessary to enforce compliance, build accountability, reduce risks, and promote sustainability, ensuring that economic growth does not come at the cost of ecological and human well-being. … [Read more...] about Environment Audit Rules 2025

The criminalization of politics is one of the gravest threats to Indian democracy. It refers to the increasing participation of individuals with criminal backgrounds in electoral politics, often protected and promoted by political parties for their winnability. While electoral laws disqualify … [Read more...] about Criminalization of Politics

VIKRAM 32-bit microprocessor is India’s first indigenously developed 32-bit launch vehicle-grade microprocessor. This processor, designed by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh, marks a watershed moment in India’s journey toward semiconductor … [Read more...] about Vikram 32-bit Microprocessor: A Leap Towards Semiconductor Self-Reliance

The 25th Council of Heads of State Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) concluded in Tianjin, China, adopting the Tianjin Declaration. It outlined the grouping’s priorities on security, sustainable development, reforms in global governance, and technological cooperation. Read here … [Read more...] about Tianjin Declaration: 25th SCO Summit 2025