1. Australia and UK Forge 50-Year Geelong Treaty to Strengthen AUKUS Submarine Pact Context: In a historic move, Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a 50-year bilateral agreement—the Geelong Treaty—to fortify their strategic partnership under the AUKUS framework. The …
1. Reviving River Ecosystems: Understanding the Importance of Environmental Flow (E-Flow) Context: In a recent high-level meeting led by the Union Jal Shakti Minister, discussions centered around enhancing the environmental flow (e-flow) of the Ganga River and its tributaries. The …
1. Judicial Accountability Under Scrutiny: Debate Over In-House Inquiry Mechanism Context: In a significant development, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) has agreed to constitute a special Bench to hear a petition filed on behalf of Justice Yashwant Varma of …
1. Presidential Reference and the Supreme Court: Can Past Verdicts Be Clarified Without Being Overturned? Context: In a significant constitutional development, the Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Union Government and all States following a Presidential Reference …
1. India Witnesses Surge in IP Filings Over Five Years Context: India has witnessed a remarkable surge in Intellectual Property (IP) filings, recording a 44% growth over the past five years. The total filings rose from 4,77,533 in 2020–21 to …
1. Kashi Declaration: Paving the Way for a Drug-Free India Context: India took a significant step toward building a Nasha Mukt Bharat (Drug-Free India) with the adoption of the Kashi Declaration, a comprehensive five-year strategy unveiled during the Youth Spiritual …
1. India’s Strategic Shift at the UN: Rising Abstentions Reflect New Diplomatic Approach Context: India’s voting behavior at the United Nations has undergone a notable transformation over the decades. A recent analysis of over 5,500 UN resolutions from 1946 to …
1. India Sets Ambitious Goal: Tourism to Contribute 10% to GDP by 2047 Context: The Government of India has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to elevate the contribution of the tourism sector to 10% of the national GDP by the year …
1. Swachh Survekshan 2024–25: Ahmedabad Crowned India’s Cleanest City Context: In a remarkable turn in India’s cleanliness journey, Ahmedabad has secured the No. 1 position as India’s cleanest city in the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024–25, conducted by the Ministry of …
1. Supreme Court of India Flags Concerns Over Misuse of Free Speech on Social Media Context: The Supreme Court of India has recently voiced its deep concerns over the growing misuse of free speech, especially across social media platforms. While …