Archives: Current Affair

Pakistan’s proposed 27th constitutional amendment Bill : Pakistan’s government has introduced a major constitutional change that has sparked widespread debate and protests across the country. The proposed 27th constitutional amendment, which will be voted on in Parliament next week, seeks to restructure the military’s chain of command and overhaul the judiciary, prompting strong criticism from […]

 Why in news ? India’s diplomatic engagement with Africa received a significant boost as President Droupadi Murmu embarked on a four-day state visit to Angola, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the country. The trip comes at an important moment, with Angola celebrating 50 years of independence and India and Angola set […]

What’s Happening Now? The article discusses the rising trend of cash transfer schemes that have been announced by many Indian states, in particular around an election. These schemes may be aimed at women and low-income families and involve cash transfers directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. In discussing cash transfers, an implicit debate can arise. Cash […]

 Why in News ? A doctor among the three ISIS operatives arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) was allegedly preparing ricin, a highly toxic chemical. What is  Ricin ? Poisonous protein extracted from beans of the plant with the botanical name Ricinus communis and the common name castor bean. SIGNIFICANCE: Given that the plant […]

Recently, U.S. president Donald Trump, senior U.S. officials, and the media have embraced “G2” to refer to a proposed “Group of Two” world order dominated by the United States and China as the preeminent world superpowers. Context and Implications • Political/Geoeconomic: G2 has been mentioned in a political/economic context, especially in light of the summit […]

Why in News ? The World Bank, in its latest Financial Sector Assessment (FSA) report, has stated India achieving its vision to become a $30 trillion economy by 2047 would require further impetus to Financial sector reforms to boost private capital mobilisation. About  FSAP: FSAP is a joint initiative by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) […]

China Commissions Its Latest Aircraft Carrier – Fujian Why in news? China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials,  at a naval base on Hainan Island, southern China. Significance: Third Chinese aircraft carrier. First carrier fully designed and built by China. Represents Xi Jinping’s military modernization plan: Modernized force by 2035. World-class […]

Rhesus Macaque to be Protected under Wildlife Act, 1972: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) which is headed by the Union Environment Minister has recently proposed the re-inclusion of Rhesus Macaque species of monkeys under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 to again, give statutory protection, enforcement against illegal […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be visiting Bhutan next week for the fourth time since 2014. Although the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not yet made an announcement, a source familiar with the itinerary said it is expected to focus on energy cooperation and connectivity and that it will be a two-day […]

Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Why in News? Recently, Ethiopia’s Afar region reported attacks by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). These tensions are part of the after-effects of Ethiopia’s 2020-22 civil war, which killed thousands and caused a huge humanitarian crisis. Background: The 2020–2022 Civil War: The war began in November 2020 between Ethiopia’s […]