Japan Eases Defense Export Rules: In a historic shift from its post-World War II pacifist stance, Japan officially scrapped the “five-category” restriction on arms exports in April 2026. This move authorizes the export of lethal weapons to third-party nations. After World War II, in the shadow of the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan adopted […]
Category: Current Affairs
World Earth Day 2026
World Earth Day 2026: World Earth Day also known as International Mother Earth Day is a global observance held annually on 22nd April to foster awareness and drive collective action against pressing environmental challenges like climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. 2026 Theme: The theme for 2026 is “Our Power, Our Planet”, which heavily emphasizes […]
Privilege Notice and Parliamentary Privileges in India
Privilege Notice and Parliamentary Privileges in India: A privilege notice has been submitted against the Prime Minister of India, alleging breach of parliamentary privilege following remarks made after the defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026. A Privilege Notice (or Motion) is a formal notice submitted by a member of parliament (MP) alleging a […]
India-Republic of Korea Strategic Vision 2026–2030
India-Republic of Korea Strategic Vision 2026–2030: India and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have unveiled a Joint Strategic Vision for 2026–2030 during the state visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to India. The vision outlines an ambitious roadmap to deepen the India–ROK Special Strategic Partnership across political, economic, technological, and cultural domains. The […]
Truck Mounted Attenuator
Truck Mounted Attenuator: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced truck mounted safety system i.e Truck Mounted Attenuator to reduce risks in construction and maintenance zones. Truck Mounted Attenuators are specially designed impact-absorbing safety devices that play a critical role in protecting both workers and road users. In the event of a […]
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific: Recent report released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), projects that inflation in developing economies in the region will climb to 4.6 per cent in 2026, up from 3.5 per cent in 2025. It is the […]
Dolphin Friends Initiative
Dolphin Friends Initiative: The forest department in Prayagraj has launched the Dolphin Friends volunteer network to strengthen conservation of the endangered Gangetic dolphin through community participation and regular river monitoring.Dolphin Friends is a dedicated community-based volunteer network created to monitor the movement, breeding, and habitat conditions of the endangered Gangetic river.Aim is to protect and […]
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Atal Pension Yojana (APY): The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 9 crore total gross enrolments.Atal Pension Yojana is a flagship, voluntary, and contributory social security scheme of the Government of India. It is specifically designed to provide a steady income stream to workers in the unorganized sector, ensuring they […]
Mainstreaming Disaster Resilience into Infrastructure Project Report
Mainstreaming Disaster Resilience into Infrastructure Project Report: India is mainstreaming disaster resilience to protect its $4.51 trillion infrastructure pipeline and public finances from escalating climate risks that cost the country up to 2% of its GDP annually.The report is a strategic study by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), developed in partnership with India’s […]
Constitutional Morality and Social Reform Laws
Constitutional Morality and Social Reform Laws: The Supreme Court is currently examining whether the state can utilize constitutional morality and Directive Principles of State Policy to justify social reform laws that interfere with religious practices.Constitutional morality is a judicial principle that prioritizes the core values of the Constitution—such as justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity—over traditional […]
