Current Affairs

Landmark Ruling on Electoral Bonds Scheme: Supreme Court Invalidates the Law

February 2024

I. Introduction & Context In a key verdict, the Supreme Court (SC) of India issued a unanimous ruling invalidating the Electoral Bond Scheme (EBS) and...

Inclusion of PVTGs to ST List in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh through Recent Legislative Amendments

February 2024

Introduction and Salient Features: - Recently, the Indian Parliament sanctioned two important contributions to legislation aimed at amending the lists of...

Internet Shutdowns in India - An Analysis

February 2024

1: Prevalence and Causes - Internet shutdowns have become a common practice in India, especially during times of conflict or tension. Majority of these...

Polity

February 2024

India's Recent Amendments to Surrogacy Rules - A Comprehensive Overview India's Surrogacy Legislation - A Shift Towards More Inclusive Parenthood -...

Expansion of UPI Services and RuPay in Sri Lanka and Mauritius

February 2024

Introduction and Significance: The Prime Minister of India recently inaugurated the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and...

India's Crude Oil Import Dynamics amid Red Sea Disruptions

February 2024

1. Introduction and Context:   - Recent disturbances in the Red Sea region have significantly influenced India's oil import dynamics, prompting a shift...

Navigating the Turbulence: China's Economic Challenges and India's Opportunities

February 2024

1: Bracing the Storm: China's Economic Landscape Overview - 2023 proved to be economically tumultuous for China with a growth rate of 5.2%, one of its lowest...

Union Cabinet approves India-UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty

February 2024

1: An Introduction to Bilateral Investment Treaty concerning India and the UAE - The Union Cabinet recently approved the signing and ratification of a...