On April 24, 2026, New Delhi hosted the consultations of BRICS Deputy Foreign Ministers and Special Envoys. 2. Upcoming High-Level Meetings The April consultations set the stage for two major upcoming events in New Delhi: 3. The Expanded 11-Nation BRICS As of 2026, BRICS has evolved from its original five members into a powerful 11-nation […]
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On April 13, 2026, a Bench of Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Atul S. Chandurkar delivered a landmark judgment in the case In Re: Phalodi Accident. The Constitutional Core: Article 21 The Supreme Court held that the “Safety of a Commuter” is an integral facet of the Right to Live with Dignity under Article 21. Key
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On 26April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation with his monthly Mann ki Baat. Prime Minister hailed the achievement of criticality in the fast breeder nuclear reactor at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu as a “historic milestone in India’s nuclear energy journey”. On April 6, 2026, India’s indigenously developed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
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In April 2026, a series of devastating forest fires broke out across the Nilgiris Forest Division and the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) in Tamil Nadu. What is a Forest Fire? A forest fire (or wildfire) is an uncontrolled, non-prescribed combustion of plants in a natural setting. In India, they are classified into three types: Why
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On April 27, 2026, India and New Zealand officially inked a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi. The agreement was signed by India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade & Investment, Todd McClay. This marks a pivotal shift in India’s trade policy towards the Oceania region. Key Provisions of
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On April 26, 2026, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) moved a petition before the Rajya Sabha Chairman, C.P. Radhakrishnan, seeking the disqualification of seven of its MPs (including Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal) who defected to the BJP. What is the Anti-Defection Law in India? The Anti-Defection Law was enacted to ensure stability in the
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2. Understanding the “Lone Wolf” Attack A Lone Wolf Attack is a violent act carried out by an individual who acts independently, without a formal command structure or direct material support from a terrorist organization. Recent Examples: Factors of Lone Wolfism 1. Digital Radicalization & Algorithmic Echo Chambers 2. The “Staircase to Terrorism” (Psychological Factors)
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On 26 April 2026, the Thrissur Pooram unfolded at Thekkinkadu Maidan in all its splendour. Key Points Historical Background Structural Organization The festival is organized into two competing groups representing the “Eastern” and “Western” parts of the city: These two groups engage in a “healthy competition” across various events, such as the display of ornaments
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has unveiled ‘PRAHAAR,’ India’s first-ever comprehensive National Counter-Terrorism Policy and Strategy. It marks a shift toward a proactive, unified, and technology-driven approach to tackling evolving security threats. 1. Core Philosophy and Scope The policy is built on the principle of “Zero Tolerance” toward terrorism. Crucially, it clarifies India’s
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Amaravati Quantum Valley The Government of Andhra Pradesh has launched the Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV) project on February 7, 2026. The aim of the project is to establish India’s first dedicated quantum computing hub. Located in Amaravati, this initiative focuses on quantum computing, communication, and security, featuring partnerships with IBM, TCS, and C-DOT to build