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...

1. Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme – Comprehensive - Economy Why in News? The SRI Fund Scheme has gained attention for its substantial investments in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). As of March 2025, it has infused Rs 10,979 crore into 577 MSMEs...

1. Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) Portal - Science and Technology Why in News? Telangana has emerged as the leading state in India in the recovery of stolen and lost mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. This...

1. Supreme Court Reinstates Three-Year Practice Rule for Judicial Services - Polity Why in News? The Supreme Court of India has reinstated the three-year minimum practice requirement for law graduates applying for the judicial services. This marks a significant policy...

1. Data Governance at the Panchayat Level – Governance Why in News? In an era where data is crucial for effective governance and policy-making, India continues to face challenges in data generation, access, and application, particularly at the Panchayat (local...

1. POLAR SATELLITE LAUNCH VEHICLE (PSLV) – ISRO - Science and Technology Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C61 mission from Sriharikota to deploy the EOS-09 satellite into a Sun-synchronous polar orbit (SSPO). Outcome: The...

1. Border Security Force (BSF) - Polity Why in News? The Border Security Force (BSF) has come under focus due to its critical role in managing border tensions, especially along the India-Pakistan border. With increasing security challenges, the BSF's operational...