Current affairs

Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU)

Key Highlights from Om Birla's Address Advocating for Multilateralism: India has always been a strong proponent of multilateralism and asserted that dialogue and cooperation amongst parliaments in the field of science, technology and innovation is vital for common good. India's...

New initiatives under ANRF

About PMERCG & MAHA-EV Mission Prime Minister Early Career Research Grant (PMECRG) It is a flexible and progressive funding program to support innovative, high-quality research that will help India expand its global leadership in Science and Technology (S&T). Key objectives...

SASTRA Ramanujan Prize 2024

The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of mathematics, honouring outstanding contributions by young mathematicians who embody the spirit and legacy of Srinivasa Ramanujan. In 2024, the prize was awarded to Alexander Dunn...

World Students Day 2024, Theme, Date, History and Significance

World Students' Day, celebrated every year on October 15, honours Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, India's 11th President, an acclaimed scientist, and an inspirational teacher. The day is observed globally to recognize and celebrate the immense contributions of students and to...

Scuttling People’s Right to Information

People's Right to Information: Introduction The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 has empowered Indian citizens by exposing corruption and promoting transparency in governance. Every year, around 6 million RTI applications are filed in India, showing its importance in promoting...

China, India and New Delhi’s Quad Dilemma

Context In September 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the United States to attend another meeting of the Quad nations (Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S.). This visit marked possibly the most significant meeting of the Quad to date, solidifying...

Global Hunger Index 2024

Recently the Global Hunger Index Report 2024 was released. Facts GHI Score: 27.3 (reflecting serious hunger) Ranking: 105th out of 127 countries This places India behind its neighbours Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, but just above Pakistan and Afghanistan....

NCST Report on Santhal Pargana

Key Findings of the NCST Report on Santhal Pargana Infiltration Claims: The NCST claims that illegal immigrants from Bangladesh have significantly altered the demographics over the past seven decades. Difficulty in Enumeration: The report states that it is challenging to...

Dragon Drones

What are Dragon Drones ? It is a new weapon in the Russia-Ukraine war. These drones drop a highly dangerous substance that appears to rain fire from the skies. These drones release thermite which burns at 2,427 degrees Celsius. The...

Defence Ministry seeks more funds to expand scope of iDex scheme

About iDex Launch Date: May 2021. Implementing Body: Defence Innovation Organization (DIO) under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, India. Objectives of iDEX Rapid Development: Facilitate quick development of indigenized technologies to meet defence needs. Engagement with Startups:...