Archives: Current Affair

Why in News ?The Supreme Court delivered its opinion on the 16th Presidential Reference under Article 143 regarding the powers of Governors and the President to grant assent to State Bills. This came soon after the April 8 judgment that imposed a three-month limit for Governors to act on pending Bills. Key Points of the […]

Why in news ? Shri Shivshankar Menon, former National Security Advisor of India, diplomat, and former UN official has been recently conffered with the INDIRA GANDHI PRIZE FOR PEACE ,DISARMAMENT AND DEVELOPMENT. Awarding Body: Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, which promotes peace, development, and disarmament in honor of Indira Gandhi’s legacy. Reason for the Award: Recognized […]

Why in  news ? ISRO successfully conducted the bootstrap mode start test on the CE20 cryogenic engine. Test held under vacuum conditions at the High-Altitude Test (HAT) facility, Mahendragiri, on November 7 for 10 seconds. This is a major step toward enhancing restart capability and mission flexibility for future LVM3 flights. About the CE20 Engine: […]

Silent Public Health Disaster: Groundwater contamination causes skeletal deformities, fluorosis, and chronic illnesses in villages. Families spend scarce income on medical care, worsening poverty. Children face long-term cognitive and physical impairments. National Data Shows a Crisis: Annual Groundwater Quality Report 2024: nearly 20% of samples from 440+ districts exceed safe limits. Punjab: one-third of samples […]

Why in the News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025 in Coimbatore, announced that India is poised to become a global hub of natural farming. He highlighted the urgent need to shift from chemical-based agriculture to a science-backed natural farming model, linking it with soil health, farmer welfare, […]

SC Strikes Down Key Provisions of Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 : Why in News? The Supreme Court recently struck down key provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, which aimed to overhaul the tribunal system in India. The Court held that the Act compromised the independence and autonomy of tribunals, a core constitutional value. Key […]

Why in News ? Madvi Hidma, the most-wanted Maoist commander in the protracted battle against the insurgents, was gunned down by the Andhra Pradesh police in the Maredumalli Mandal area of the state’s Alluri Sitharama Raju district on the morning of November 18. Five other Maoists, including two women, were killed in the security operation. […]

Why in News ? A recent IUCN report released at the Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi warns that India’s dugongs (sea cows) face a growing risk of extinction. Key findings: · Found mainly in the Gulf of Kutch, Gulf of Mannar–Palk Bay, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, their survival outlook is grim: long-term survival […]

Why Turkey’s New Alliance With Pakistan Could Spark Trouble For India Turkey’s growing military partnership with Pakistan isn’t symbolic, it’s a strategic push that directly challenges India’s rise. From drone warfare to blocked Apaches, Ankara is signalling a new front. Is India prepared for the consequences?   For decades, Turkey sat at the outer edge […]

What’s the News? The 16th Finance Commission (UFC) is likely to suggest the percentage share of Central taxes for States for the next five years and the formula for horizontal distribution among the States as provided by Article 280. The Commission will also seek to recommend measures to bolster the finances of panchayats and municipalities, […]