Current Affairs

Rabindranath Tagore: 25 lesser known facts.

As Indians, we are all familiar with our National anthem, “Jana Gana Mana.” We sing it during flag-hoisting events; while commemorating the greatest freedom fighters of India; and as a pre-movie ritual in most theaters. The song in the assembly has united faculty, staff, and students. The song in sports events expressed the nation’s pride. […]

N.R. Madhava Menon: Father of modern legal education in India

Neelakanta Ramakrishna Madhava Menon is the Father of Modern Legal Education in India. He was a distinguished lawyer, an educationist, and an institution builder who, all his life, strived to bring legal education in India to global standards. He is greatly revered by students, professors, and scholars in the legal field in India. He originated […]

Why is May 1 celebrated as Maharashtra Day and Gujarat Day?

After the Indian Constitution was enacted, the country was split into states based on linguistic borders. Bombay was designated as a state composed of people who spoke Marathi, Gujarati, Konkani, and Kutchi. This was acknowledged under the State Recognition Act of 1956. However, this quickly caused disturbance and hardship. Linguistic discrepancies among Bombay residents disturbed […]

UPSC: Everything you need to know.

UPSC Civil Services Prelims 2024 postponed due to clash with Lok Sabha elections The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has decided to reschedule the prelims exam. This decision was taken after the Election Commission announced the election schedule to the 18th Lok Sabha in April – June 2024. Today, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) […]

What is the Citizenship Amendment Act?

On Monday, the Union Home Ministry officially released the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules. The CAA, a crucial component of the BJP’s 2019 manifesto, had been passed by Parliament in the same year. With unveiling these rules, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024, people eligible under CAA-2019 can now apply for Indian citizenship, marking […]

India’s First Underwater Metro.

Since childhood, I have been excited about futuristic technological advancements in movies. From flying cars to hyperloops, I have always been on the edge of my seat. And recently, I came across an article that says PM Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first underwater metro in India. Reference image generated using Adobe Firefly. Prime Minister […]