Current affairs

SC Questions Assam on Delay in Deporting Declared Foreigners

Context: While hearing a petition on illegal immigrants, SC has questioned Assam on indefinite detention of declared foreigners instead of deporting them. Directives issued by Supreme Court The Supreme Court emphasized that once a person is declared a foreigner, they...

Disaster Management in India, Classifications and Gov Initiatives

Context: Over 2,900 people lost their lives due to hydro-meteorological disasters in 2024-25, as reported by the Union Home Ministry. More in News 408 died in Himachal Pradesh, 373 in Madhya Pradesh, 355 in Kerala, 230 in Gujarat, and 206...

SC to wait for Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL) Report

Context: The Supreme Court will await a CFSL report on the authenticity of audio recordings allegedly implicating Manipur CM N. Biren Singh in the state's ethnic violence. About Central Forensic Science Lab (CFSL) CFSL is a scientific department that analyzes...

Suzetrigine – A New Non-Opioid Painkiller

Context The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.  What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that are either derived from or mimic natural substances found in the...

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025, Dates and Candidates list

The Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 are perhaps one of the most awaited political events in India. Scheduled on February 5, 2025, the results are on February 8, 2025, with the election for the 70 members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly....

Union Budget 2025, Key Highlights and Impacts

The Union Budget 2025 as presented by the Finance Minister of India, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, grabs all the front pages with her comprehensive forward-looking fiscal plan presentation on February 1, 2025, which is essential to boost growth in the economy...

Axiom 4 Mission: India’s Step Towards New Horizons in Space

Context: Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the pilot of the upcoming Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Axiom-4 Mission It is the 4th private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. Duration of the mission:...

Economic Survey 2025, Key Highlights and Sectoral Analysis

The Economic Survey 2025 prepared by the Ministry of Finance has been an indispensable document in guiding the understanding of India's performance over the past year and future policy directions. It encompasses insights into the growth in Gross Domestic Product,...

Manual Scavenging in India, Act and Government Initiatives

Context: SC has ordered a complete stop on the practice of manual scavenging in six metros - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Manual Scavenging The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 defines...

Union Budget 2024, Key Highlights and Expectations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive Union Budget on July 23, 2024. This Budget is seen as the action plan for the Modi 3.0 government, outlining a roadmap for India's development over the next five years. With a...