Current Affairs Notes

10 years of Digital India Mission: Launched in 2015, Digital India was envisioned as a transformational programme aimed at bridging the digital divide and enabling inclusive development through the use of technology. Read here to learn about the achievements of the Digital India mission’s … [Read more...] about 10 Years of Digital India: Transforming Governance and Empowering Citizens

The entry of foreign universities in India, facilitated by the UGC (FHEI) Regulations, 2023 and envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, marks a significant reform in India's higher education landscape. Read here to understand the impact of Foreign Universities on Higher Education in … [Read more...] about Foreign Universities in India: Impact on Higher Education

Case Study: The Prada–Kolhapuri Chappals Controversy - A Test of Ethical Branding. In 2025, global luxury fashion brand Prada launched a sandal design strikingly similar to the traditional Kolhapuri chappals of India. Initially released without attribution, the product attracted criticism for … [Read more...] about Ethical Branding: Case study of Prada-Kolhapuri Chappal Controversy

India has become the fourth most equal country globally, according to a recent report by the World Bank. India is now among the most equal societies globally, outperforming even several advanced economies. Read here to learn about India’s journey in bridging inequality. Inequality, both in income … [Read more...] about Most Equal Country: India’s Journey Towards Bridging Inequality

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Vice President of CSIR, inaugurated the Phenome India "National Biobank" at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (CSIR-IGIB) in Delhi. The state-of-the-art facility marks a pivotal step in India’s march … [Read more...] about Phenome India National Biobank: Towards Data-Driven and Personalized Healthcare

India's linguistic diversity, enshrined in its Constitution, is one of the core features of its pluralistic democracy. The Three-Language Formula, introduced in the 1960s, was a key component of India's education and language policy to promote national integration, linguistic equity, and … [Read more...] about Three-Language Formula: Resistance, State Decisions, and NEP 2020

The U.S. president's announcement of Reciprocal Tariffs marks a significant shift in global trade policies. The move introduces country-specific new tariffs for over 180 countries with a 10% baseline tariff. Read here to learn all about the move's geopolitical significance. The Fair and … [Read more...] about Reciprocal tariffs: Why has US imposed reciprocal tariffs?

India and the U.S. have identified Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA) technologies for co-production in India, marking a significant step in bilateral defence cooperation. According to sources, India is the first country with which the U.S. defence industry has offered collaboration on such advanced … [Read more...] about Underwater domain awareness (UDA): Technologies to monitor underwater

The Economic Survey 2024-25, presented by the Government of India, provides a comprehensive assessment of the nation's economic health, key sectoral developments, and future projections. Read here to know more. The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2024-25 in … [Read more...] about Economic Survey 2024-25: Key highlights

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament on 1st February 2025. Here is a detailed article on key takeaways of the budget 2025-26. The Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2025-26 with the theme “Sabka Vikas” … [Read more...] about Union Budget 2025-26