Daily Current Affairs

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) […]

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

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

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

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)

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

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

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) concluded its final bi-monthly meeting for the 2025–26 fiscal year on February 6, 2026. Under the leadership of Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the committee opted for a “status quo” on the policy repo rate, signaling a period of strategic patience aimed at anchoring inflation while nurturing

In a landmark diplomatic and economic breakthrough, the United States has officially rescinded the additional 25% punitive tariff on Indian goods, effective February 7, 2026. This move follows an intensive period of trade friction that saw Indian exports facing a cumulative duty of nearly 50% in late 2025. The de-escalation is rooted in a new