U.S. Torpedo Strike Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka
Why in the News ? An Iranian warship IRIS Dena sank in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka after a U.S. submarine torpedo attack, killing dozens of sailors. The incident […]
South Africa Deploys Army to Curb Rising Crime
Why in the News ? The government of South Africa has decided to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in five provinces for one year to tackle organised […]
Raisina Dialogue 2026 Begins in New Delhi
Why in the News ? The 11th edition of the Raisina Dialogue was inaugurated in New Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb as Chief Guest. […]
IRGC Claims Control Over Strategic Strait of Hormuz
Why in the News ? Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global energy route, amid escalating West Asia conflict and […]
Oxford Museum Returns Sacred Thirumangai Alvar Idol
Why in the News ? The Ashmolean Museum of the University of Oxford has returned a 16th-century bronze idol of Saint Thirumangai Alvar to India. The idol will be restored […]
India’s Quiet Transition Towards a Low-Fertility Society
Syllabus: GS-1: Population and Associated Issues GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions, Health, Gender Equality, Issues Related to Children, Issues Related to Women Why in the News ? Recent analyses based […]
Nepal’s Landmark General Election: A Turning Point in the Quest for Political Change
Syllabus: GS – 2 – India -Nepal relations, International peace and security Focus : Top of Form The article examines Nepal’s early general election, triggered by youth-led protests […]