Current Affairs Notes

India’s Progress on SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being has not been up to the mark, even after achieving better rank in the overall SDG index. Read here to know about the reasons for less progress in the health and well-being of the country. India has achieved its best-ever rank in the Sustainable … [Read more...] about SDG 3: What is the status of India’s progress?

Bodyguard Satellites: India’s Strategy for Satellite Protection. It is crucial to secure Space Assets in an Era of Rising Threats. Read here to learn more. Satellites are no longer just technological marvels; they are the nerve centres of the modern world. They guide aircraft and ships, enable … [Read more...] about Bodyguard satellites: India’s Strategy for Satellite Protection

In a significant observation during a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India stated that it is “high time to decriminalise defamation.’ Read here to learn more. This remark has reignited debate on whether defamation between private individuals should be treated as a criminal offence at all, … [Read more...] about Defamation: Should it be decriminalised?

Isobutanol-Diesel Blending is the new initiative in India’s Biofuel Experiment. The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has launched an 18-month pilot project to study the feasibility of isobutanol-diesel blends across various vehicle categories. Read here to learn more. India is … [Read more...] about Isobutanol-Diesel Blending: India’s new experiment with biofuels

Rising Public Debt of States Raises Alarm as CAG releases the State Finances 2022-23 report. Read here to learn more. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has released a first-of-its-kind decadal report (2013–14 to 2022–23) on the fiscal health of Indian states, highlighting a … [Read more...] about Public Debt of States

Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Defence Pact indicates a Strategic Shift in Regional Security in the region. Read here to learn more about the geopolitical implications of the pact. In a development that could significantly alter South Asia and West Asia’s security architecture, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia-Pakistan Defence Pact

The Supreme Court has issued guidelines for the admission of DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases. Read here to learn more. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) evidence has become a crucial tool in modern criminal justice systems for identifying perpetrators, exonerating the innocent, and ensuring reliable … [Read more...] about DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases: Supreme Court issues new guidelines

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