Archives: Current Affair

Fuel Gas Desulphurization (FGD)? Why in News? Fuel Gas Desulphurization (FGD) has become increasingly important as India enforces stricter emission norms for coal-based power plants and industries. FGD systems are being installed to control Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂) emissions, a major cause of air pollution and acid rain. What is FGD? Fuel Gas Desulphurization (FGD) is […]

Why in News ?. The National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS), designed to enhance transparency in Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), has come under scrutiny due to widespread misuse and manipulation. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : NMMS Mains :   GS 1/GS 2/GS 3 On July 8, 2025, the Union Rural […]

Why in News?.  The Supreme Court of India has  recently addressed the growing misuse of the right to free speech, particularly on social media, during a hearing involving a petition by Kolkata resident Wazahat Khan. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Provisions related to Free Speech Mains: GS 2 Key Observations by the […]

Why in News? India’s inflation rates for June 2025 have hit significant lows, with retail inflation dropping to a 77-month low of 2.1% and wholesale inflation turning negative at -0.13% after 20 months. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims :  Wholesale Inflation (WPI) : Mains  : GS 3 Key Points: Retail Inflation (CPI) : […]

Who are qualified as ‘ordinarily resident’? What does Section 20 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 state? Why are migrant workers vulnerable when it comes to classifying themselves as ordinarily resident in a particular constituency? Are NRIs allowed to vote? What does the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960 govern? The Election Commission of […]

Green Debt refers to financial instruments like loans or bonds raised specifically to fund environmentally sustainable projects. The idea is to channel debt financing into projects that help mitigate climate change, conserve biodiversity, promote renewable energy, and encourage other eco-friendly initiatives. In simple terms, Green Debt = Borrowed Money for Green Projects. Why is Green […]

Why in News ? Narendra Modi’s visits to the five countries—Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia (July 2–9, 2025)—focusing on the geopolitical, economic, and cultural reasons for each visit, as requested, without referencing specific sources or links. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Important deals/Org/Conventions Mains :   GS 2 Ghana (July […]

Why in News? The discussion around India’s open ecosystems, particularly deserts, grasslands, savannas, and scrublands, has gained attention due to growing awareness of their ecological and cultural significance, as highlighted in the article by Abi Tamim Vanak and Anuja Malhotra. These ecosystems, often misclassified as “wastelands,” are critical for biodiversity, carbon storage, and the livelihoods […]

Why in News? A recent report by the World Bank has generated significant debate with regard to the true picture of inequality in the Indian economy. The report outlined a number of salutary outcomes; not only had extreme poverty reduced drastically, inequality had reduced too. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims :  Gini Coefficient […]

Why in News ?  India stands at a global crossroads — it is recognized as a rising economic power, a digital innovator, and home to the world’s largest youth population. Yet, gender inequality remains a deep-rooted challenge. The Global Gender Gap Report 2025 by the World Economic Forum places India at a dismal 131st out […]