Current Affairs 24 April 2025
Content: Indus treaty with Pak. put on hold Context : Pahalgam Terror Attack Relevance : GS 2(International Relations) ,GS 3(Internal Security) Five-Pronged Indian Response Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Put On Hold Closing the Attari Check Post Cancelling Pakistan’s SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) Diplomatic Actions Why This Matters Previous Similar Actions Indian astronomers throw light […]
Current Affairs 23 April 2025
Content: Section 69 of the BNS is redundant Context and Legislative Background Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary , Social Justice) Supreme Court’s Stand and Judicial Interpretation Judicial filters already exist to prevent misuse of rape laws in cases of consensual sex later termed as rape: Critique of Section 69 BNS Redundancy and Legal Overlap Constitutional and […]
Current Affairs 22 April 2025
Content: Won’t directing Centre to ‘protect’ Bengal from violence amount to ‘judicial incursion’, asks SC Context and Trigger Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary) Key Constitutional Provision: Article 355 Supreme Court’s Standpoint Larger Judicial Concerns Legal Procedural Developments Other Related Legal Proceedings Key Issues at Play A reminder to the President and Governors Core Argument Relevance : […]
Current Affairs 21 April 2025
Content: Vande Bharat trains have weak defences against even cattle, says new safety report Context : The Vande Bharat Express, India’s flagship semi-high-speed train under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, has been hailed for its speed and comfort. However, a recent safety report has raised concerns about its vulnerability to accidents, especially during cattle run-overs. […]
Current Affairs 19 April 2025
Content: Two Kuno cheetahs to be moved to Gandhi Sagar on April 20 Cheetah Translocation Update Relevance : GS 3(Environment and Ecology) Background Context Implementation Details International Aspect Challenges & Considerations Significance About Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Biological Features Cheetahs in India – Historical Context Reintroduction Efforts: Project Cheetah Second Site: Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Global […]
Current Affairs 18 April 2025
Content: Are Indian startups not scaling up on innovation? Context : Relevance : GS 3(Economic Development) Capital and Risk in Deep-Tech Startups: Venture Capital and Innovation: Growth of Startups in India: Challenges in Scaling Startups: Barriers to Growth: Inclusivity in Startups: Keys to Success for Startups: Conclusion: Is the once-extinct dire wolf back? Overview of […]
Current Affairs 17 April 2025
Content : Waqf-by-user denotification would be ‘huge problem’: SC Background Context Relevance : GS 2(Governance) Key Provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Under Challenge Supreme Court Proceedings Highlights (April 16, 2025) Three-Point Interim Relief Proposed by the CJI Protection of Judicially Recognised Waqf Properties Review of Property Status Can Continue Conditional Inclusion of Non-Muslims […]
Current Affairs 16 April 2025
Content : Retail inflation eases to 3.34%, lowest since 2019 Context : Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) Policy and Monetary Context Implications Implication: Inflation Management Monetary Policy & Growth Trade-off Sectoral Impact Broader Macroeconomic Linkage IMD forecasts ‘above normal’ monsoon Context : Relevance : GS 1(Geography) ,GS 3(Climate Change) Positive Implications Risks and Concerns Scientific […]
Current Affairs 15 April 2025
Content: Telangana govt. formalises categorisation of SCs for granting separate quotas Telangana has become the first state to implement sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes for targeted reservations, following the Supreme Court’s 2024 verdict upholding such classification. The move aims to ensure equitable access to opportunities for the most marginalised SC sub-groups. Relevance : GS 2(Polity & Governance) […]
Current Affairs 14 April 2025
Content: Buddhist monks protest against 75-year-old law that administers sacred site of Bodh Gaya Historical & Religious Significance Relevance : GS 1(Society , Heritage , Culture) Legal & Administrative Background Current Protests Financial Concerns Political & Legal Landscape Identity, History & Symbolism Way Forward Urban consumers are worried about their income levels Context : Divergence […]