Current affairs

Indian Economy: Cyclical Slowdown or Structural Challenges?

Context The Indian economy is currently facing significant challenges that raise questions about whether it is experiencing a cyclical slowdown or if it is returning to its pre-pandemic growth trajectory. Current Economic Growth Trends Projected Growth Rate: India's GDP is...

Dead Olive Ridley Turtles on Tamilnadu Beaches

Context In recent times a significant number of olive ridley turtles have been found dead along the Tamil Nadu coast, especially around Chennai. Potential Causes of Death Bycatch from Fishing Nets: Olive ridley turtles get trapped in fishing nets of...

Queen Sembiyan Mahadevi: Architect of the Chola Renaissance

Early Life and Role as Empress Consort of Gandaraditya Chola: Sembiyan Mahadevi became queen consort in 949 CE, married to Gandaraditya Chola. Empress of the Chola Empire: Her tenure as empress lasted until 957 CE, a period marked by her...

Ram Mandir Temple, Pran Pratishtha, History and Architecture

The sacred city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is vibrant with devotion and festivity, marking the first anniversary of the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. This milestone event, celebrated on January 22, 2025, symbolizes...

SVAMITVA Scheme and Its Benefits

Context Recently, the Prime Minister distributed over 65 lakh property cards to property owners across more than 50,000 villages through video conferencing, under the SVAMITVA Scheme. About SVAMITVA Scheme Full Form: SVAMITVA stands for Survey of Villages and Mapping with...

World Monuments Watch List 2025: A Detailed Overview

The World Monuments Watch (WMF) 2025 list highlights 25 of the world’s most at-risk cultural heritage sites. For the first time, this list includes sites beyond Earth’s surface, marking a pivotal moment in the program's 30-year history. The 2025 list...

Flamingo Festival 2025, Key Highlights and Significance

Flamingo Festival 2025 The Flamingo Festival 2025, a significant event in Andhra Pradesh, concluded on January 20, 2025, at Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary. This annual event draws attention to the ecological importance of these regions, which are home...

Long Working Hours

Context Recently L&T Chairperson SN Subrahmanyan suggested that employees should work 90 hours a week. What are the Arguments in Favour of Long Working Hours? Work as Worship: The idea that work is worship (Karmayoga) has deep roots in Indian...

India’s GDP Growth Rate 2024-25, Key Drivers and Challenges

The global ratings agency Moody’s has recently revised India’s economic growth forecast for the fiscal year 2024-2025, downgrading it to 7% from the previous year’s impressive 8.2%. This revision reflects a mix of domestic and global economic challenges, including slower-than-expected...

Foundation Day of Indian States and UTs, Details and Celebration

Every year on January 21, the northeastern states of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura commemorate their Statehood Day, marking the historic moment they attained full statehood under the North Eastern Region (Reorganization) Act of 1971. This day holds significant importance for...