The recent release of the Sample Registration System (SRS) 2024 bulletin highlights significant shifts in India’s vital statistics over the last decade (2014–2024), indicating that the country is undergoing a distinct demographic transition. Key Highlights of the SRS 2024 Bulletin The data reveals a steady decline in fertility and infant mortality, alongside a marginal drop […]
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The Union Home Ministry has recently outlined a major technological and operational push to secure India’s international boundaries. Addressing the Border Security Force (BSF) Investiture Ceremony and the annual Rustamji Memorial Lecture, the Union Home Minister announced the Smart Border Project and a high-powered Demography Mission aimed at sealing the frontiers with Pakistan and Bangladesh
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During the recent visit of Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides to New Delhi, India and Cyprus elevated their bilateral ties to a “Strategic Partnership”. The discussions laid out an ambitious roadmap, prominently featuring defence cooperation, maritime security, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), and leveraging Cyprus as an “investment gateway” to the European Union (EU). Key
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India is scheduled to host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026. About the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) Key Highlights of the 2026 Meeting Key Agenda & Areas of Cooperation The 2026 meeting will review existing initiatives and focus on contemporary regional and global developments. The broader areas of Quad
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India’s rooftop solar capacity witnessed a massive surge, reaching 20.8 GW in 2025 after adding a record 7.1 GW of new installations (a 123% year-on-year increase). Recently, in May 2026, the Utility-Led Aggregation model gained major traction with approvals for over 1.3 million systems across various states. Key Trends in Rooftop Solar Adoption Understanding Rooftop
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) announced Operation Ragepill, dismantling an international drug syndicate. The operation resulted in India’s first-ever seizure of Captagon—approximately 227.7 kg of tablets and powder with an estimated illicit market value of ₹182 crore. Key Seizures and Modus Operandi The syndicate used sophisticated concealment methods to exploit global trade routes: What is
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India and Germany formalized a Comprehensive Roadmap on Higher Education in January 2026 during the state visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India. Key Highlights of the Roadmap Academic Pathways & Institutional Frameworks Why Germany is a Preferred Destination According to a May 2026 TerraTern survey, Germany is the preferred destination for 75% of
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The International Day for Biological Diversity is observed globally on 22 May. In this context, Odisha’s indigenous seed conservation practices, particularly its community seed banks and millet diversity, have been highlighted as critical models for climate-resilient farming and biodiversity protection. International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) Seed Conservation Practices in Odisha Institutional & Project Support
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Recently, government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have hiked the retail prices of petrol and diesel in a staggered manner (a ₹3/litre hike followed by a 90-paise hike) after a four-year hiatus on major price increases. Key Highlights of the Current Scenario Primary Reasons for the Price Hike Macroeconomic Implications Background: Pricing Mechanism of Fuel in
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Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited Beijing to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit is highly significant as it immediately followed a high-profile visit by U.S. President Donald Trump, and marks the 30th anniversary of the strategic partnership between Russia and China. Context and Strategic Timing (The “Trump Factor”) Core Agenda of
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