Current Affairs Notes

With the Indian Carbon Market scheduled for launch in 2026, biochar is emerging as a promising carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. Produced via pyrolysis of agricultural residue and organic municipal solid waste, it serves a dual purpose, managing waste sustainably and locking carbon in a … [Read more...] about Biochar: What is its potential in carbon removal?

The Assam eviction drive has caused unrest in the northeast region of India. Assam had launched aggressive eviction drives from forestlands since 2016, citing a directive from the Guwahati High Court to clear encroachments. Read here to learn more. The Assam government has intensified its … [Read more...] about Assam Eviction Drive: Why the Northeast is on the edge?

Deterioration of Soil health in India is alarming due to various factors crumbling the foundation of Agriculture. India’s agricultural transformation, from food scarcity to self-sufficiency, was built on the back of its rich and diverse soils. However, the very bedrock of this success is now under … [Read more...] about Soil Health Issues in India

A joint census in Kerala and Tamil Nadu has reported a population of 2,668 Nilgiri tahrs. According to Forest department officials, 1,365 tahrs belong to Kerala and 1,303 to Tamil Nadu. The Eravikulam National Park (ENP) is home to the largest contiguous population of Nilgiri tahr in Kerala, … [Read more...] about Nilgiri Tahr and other Ungulates of India

UK Recognition of Palestine underlines a crucial shift in Global Diplomacy on the Israel-Palestine Conflict. This move reflects a significant departure from traditional Western diplomatic caution and adds momentum to growing international support for Palestinian statehood amid the ongoing conflict … [Read more...] about UK Recognition of Palestine: A Shift in Global Diplomacy

ISRO’s HOPE Analog Mission in Ladakh has begun research aiming to Simulate Space-like conditions on Earth. Tso Kar valley was specifically selected for this analog mission due to its striking environmental parallels with early Mars, due to high UV flux, low air pressure, cold extremes and saline … [Read more...] about HOPE Analog Mission

In many societies, particularly those with deep-rooted traditional structures, corporal punishment has long been regarded as an acceptable, even necessary, tool for disciplining children. In India, this method of punishment, ranging from slaps to more severe forms of physical reprimand, is often … [Read more...] about Corporal Punishment in India

ICJ Ruling on Climate Change: The International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s July 23, 2025, advisory opinion on climate change marks a historic legal milestone, but it raises crucial questions about its legal weight, enforceability, and implications for climate justice and sovereign accountability. Read … [Read more...] about ICJ Ruling on Climate Change

While most of us are familiar with the ABO and Rh blood group systems, the world of transfusion medicine is far more complex. Beyond the common types lie a realm of rare and ultra-rare blood groups, which are of profound clinical significance. Read here to learn more. Blood is often referred to … [Read more...] about Blood Groups in Humans and Rare Blood Types

Flash Floods in India are becoming a rising risk in a Changing Climate. Flash floods are no longer random anomalies but a systemic climate-linked disaster. India must transition from a response-oriented to a resilience-focused governance approach, combining technology, local knowledge, and … [Read more...] about Flash Floods in India