Archives: Current Affair

Why in News? India raised concerns at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about the effectiveness of its funding to Pakistan and abstained from voting on a $1 billion disbursement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a $1.3 billion Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), citing Pakistan’s poor track record and potential misuse of funds for […]

The procedure for the removal of judges in India, as outlined in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, is a detailed and constitutionally safeguarded process designed to balance judicial accountability with the independence of the judiciary. It applies to judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts and is rooted in Articles 124(4), 124(5), 217, and […]

Why in News?  India’s reported use of Harop drones in strikes on Pakistani targets (e.g., Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi) during Operation Sindoor, following a terror attack in Pahalgam. About  Harop  Drone : The Harop, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is a loitering munition, also known as a suicide or kamikaze drone, combining features of an […]

Why in News? The Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) in India has shown a gradual decline, as per the latest data from the Office of the Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India. Released in 2025, the data highlights India’s progress in reducing maternal deaths, a critical indicator of reproductive health, while identifying regional and age-specific challenges. […]

Why in News ?   The Finance Ministry has released a draft document titled “Framework of India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy”, aiming to align investments with India’s climate action goals and facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. The initiative supports India’s target of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2070 and addresses concerns about climate finance and […]

Why in News?  The terms was recently in news regarding the delopment of Highways Infrastructure development. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : NHIDCL/ BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) and HAM (Hybrid Annuity Model). Mains :  Infrastructure Development (GS Paper III – Economy and Infrastructure): About NHIDCL: The National Highways Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) is a […]

Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence (NCOE) for Skilling. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) model/ NHIDCL/ BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) and HAM (Hybrid Annuity […]

Why in News: Indian stocks showed resilience and turned positive while the Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE-100) recorded a steep 6% decline in early trade following overnight Indian strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The strikes were in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, highlighting geopolitical tensions in the […]

Why in News?  India has intensified its diplomatic efforts by briefing envoys of 13 Security Council member states on recent military strikes. The Foreign Secretary detailed these operations as part of a broader strategy to counter terrorism from Pakistan and discussed efforts at the UNSC 1267 Committee and FATF to bolster global counter-terrorism. India clarified […]

Why in News? The Lancet review highlights a novel link between climate change and gut microbiota, an understudied area, as noted by Elena Litchman, MSU Foundation professor at Michigan State University Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : gut microbiota/ Gut dysbiosis/ LMICs Mains :  GS 3 – GS Paper III (Environment & Biodiversity/Science […]