1. Global Energy Investment Report, 2025 - Economy Why in News? According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 10th edition of the Global Energy Investment Report (2025), China is projected to lead global energy investments, contributing over 25% of total...

1. Population Census 2027 - Polity Why in News? India is set to conduct its next Population Census by March 1, 2027, after a gap of 16 years since the last census in 2011. The announcement was made by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.This will be: India’s first...

1. Expert Committee Recommends Ending Mandatory Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) - Environment Why in News? A high-level expert committee chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor Ajay Sood has recommended ending the mandatory installation of Flue Gas Desulphurisation...

1.Asian Development Bank (ADB) Initiatives in India - Economy Why in News? The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently announced a five-year initiative to transform urban infrastructure across India, with an estimated investment of $10 billion. About...

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...