Current Affairs Notes

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

Does the Data Act compromise the Right to Information Act? Read here to understand the arguments for and against it. The constitutional validity of amendments introduced through the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which grant a blanket exemption for “personal information” under the … [Read more...] about Does Data Act Compromise RTI Act?

India-Israel Relations have been elevated to a “Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation & Prosperity”. Read here to learn more. The recent State visit of the Prime Minister of India to Israel marked a watershed moment in bilateral ties. The relationship was elevated to a “Special … [Read more...] about India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership

What is the constitutional procedure of renaming a state? Renaming of Kerala to “Keralam” helps us understand the Constitutional Procedure, Federal Dynamics, and Historical Context of the move. Read here to learn more. The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to change the name of the State of … [Read more...] about Renaming a State: Constitutional Procedure

National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0) has been launched as a strategic push towards sustainable infrastructure financing. Read here to learn more. The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs has launched the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0), developed by NITI Aayog, to … [Read more...] about National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0

Hoysala Temples (11th-13th Century) are the Jewel of Medieval Deccan Architecture. They got UNESCO World Heritage site recognition in 2023. Read here to know more about the splendour of the Hoysalas. Several lesser-known Hoysala temples across Karnataka are drawing renewed attention for their … [Read more...] about Hoysala Temples