1. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - InternationaI Relations Why in News? As of May 17, 2025, Iran possesses 408.6 kg of enriched uranium, nearing weapons-grade levels at 60%. This marks an increase from 274.8 kg in February 2024, according to the...

1. IndiaAI Mission – Strengthening Indigenous AI Capabilities – Science & Technology Why In News? Three new startups have recently been selected under the IndiaAI Mission to contribute to the development of India’s indigenous Foundation Models, marking a milestone...

1. Industrial Production Slowdown in India – April 2025 -Economy Why In News? India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by just 2.7% in April 2025, marking the slowest growth in 8 months, raising concerns about the pace of recovery and economic momentum at the...

1. India Needs a Comprehensive Crypto Strategy – InternationaI Relations Why in News? Pakistan’s Crypto Council signed an MoU with World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI), a Trump-family linked company, aiming to: Promote financial inclusion through blockchain. Monetize...

1.India’s Sodium-Ion Battery Push: A Strategic Shift Beyond Lithium - Science & Technology Why in News? A research team at JNCASR, Bengaluru, has developed a sodium-ion battery (Na-ion) that charges up to 80% in just six minutes. This breakthrough underscores...

1.Free Trade Agreements and Indian Agriculture: Prospects and Pitfalls - Economy Why in News? Agricultural exports (2013-14 to 2024-25): Modest growth of 20% (from $43.3 bn to $51.9 bn). Agricultural imports: Surged by 148% (from $15.5 bn to $38.5 bn). Agricultural...

1. Arms Deals: India Moves Away from Russia; Pakistan from the U.S. - Defence & Security Why in News? Operation Sindoor has brought focus to the shifting trends in defence procurement by India and Pakistan: India: Reducing dependence on Russia, diversifying...

1. A Shift in Free Speech Jurisprudence - Polity Why in News? Supreme Court grants interim bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad (Ashoka University) after his arrest in Haryana for social media posts on Operation Sindoor (India's military action in Pakistan/POK). The...

1. A Good Monsoon: India’s Wet May 2024 - Geography Why in News? May 2024 has been one of the wettest months in recent years, with 68.4% more rainfall than average. No major heatwaves or extreme temperatures reported across India. Rainfall patterns influenced by...

1. Draft Space Activities Bill Finalised - Polity Why in News? India is in the final stages of drafting the Space Activities Bill. Objective: Establish a legal framework to regulate and promote private sector participation in India’s space sector. Grants statutory...