Current Affairs

The Iran War (February 2026) has targeted the world’s most critical fertilizer production hub: the Middle East. The “Double Whammy” for Farmers Farmers are caught in a “price-revenue pincer”: Impact on Crops and Soil Health Impact on India: A Strategic Challenge India is the world’s largest rice producer and second-largest wheat grower. Global Food Security […]

Traditionally, solid tumors (kidney, ovarian, pancreatic) were thought to be “patchworks.” Scientists believed some cancer cells were “antigen-negative” (lacking the target protein), allowing them to hide from T-cells and cause a relapse. The Innovation: HIT Receptors To solve this, researchers developed HLA-independent T-cell (HIT) receptors. This is a significant shift in synthetic biology: Feature Conventional

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, on April 27, 2026, for the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting. About the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organization, often called the “Alliance of the East.” India’s Strategic Stance at the 2026 Meeting India’s participation is defined by three major strategic

On April 27, 2026, AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal announced a formal boycott of proceedings in the Delhi High Court under Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma regarding the Delhi Excise Policy case. What is Judicial Recusal? Recusal is the act of a judge stepping down from a case to avoid a conflict of interest or the perception

In April 2026, the Tamil Nadu Police stepped up intelligence gathering on individuals returning from Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. What is Cyber Slavery? Cyber slavery (or digital slavery) is a modern form of human trafficking where individuals are lured by fake job offers and then coerced into committing cybercrimes. What Happens in ‘Cyber Slavery’ Compounds?

On April 27, 2026, China’s top planning agency (likely the National Development and Reform Commission – NDRC) officially blocked the acquisition of the US-based AI startup Manus by Meta (formerly Facebook). Why Can China Block a US-US Deal? (The Nexus Rule) In global antitrust law, if the companies involved have significant business operations, revenue, or

On April 27, 2026, reports emerged of a strategic peace proposal from Tehran aimed at de-escalating the war that began on February 28, 2026. Strategic Significance of the Strait of Hormuz The Strait is often called the “World’s Oil Artery.” [Image showing the map of the Strait of Hormuz and its proximity to Iran and