Sharansthli Initiative
Context: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir distributed compassionate appointment letters to 50 next of kin of terrorism victims in Srinagar under the Sharansthli initiative, aimed at supporting families affected by terrorism. About…
Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System
Source: The New Indian Express Context: The Indian Army has operationalised its seventh Pinaka regiment and is raising an eighth regiment, with plans to expand the fleet to ten regiments by next year. This expansion strengthens India’s long-range…
Sejjil Ballistic Missile
Source: HT Context: Iran reportedly deployed the Sejjil ballistic missile for the first time in active combat during Wave 54 of its military operations against U.S. and Israeli positions. The missile, sometimes referred to as the “dancing missile” due to…
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Source: FE Context: The United States government has initiated two major investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 against India and several other countries. The probes focus on issues such as excess manufacturing capacity and forced…
Force Majeure: Why Gulf Countries Are Invoking It Amid the Iran–US–Israel War
Source: TOI Context: Amid the escalating tensions and military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, several Gulf countries and energy companies have invoked the “force majeure” clause in energy contracts. The move reflects disruptions…
Current Affairs For Examinations (CAFE): Daily Exam-Oriented Current Affairs
16 March 2026 International Affairs 1. Force Majeure: Why Gulf Countries Are Invoking It Amid the Iran–US–Israel War Source: TOI Context: Amid the escalating tensions and military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, several Gulf…
Iran–US–Israel War 2026: Causes, Latest Developments, Global Impact & What Happens Next
Introduction: What is the Iran–US–Israel War 2026? The Iran–US–Israel War 2026 marks one of the most significant geopolitical escalations in the Middle East in recent years. Beginning with coordinated U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on 28 February 2026 targeting…
Iran–Israel War: Causes, Geopolitical Impact, Strait of Hormuz Crisis & Global Implications
Introduction The latest escalation in the Iran–Israel conflict has intensified regional instability in West Asia. Under “Operation Rising Lion,” Israel launched airstrikes and drone attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, including…
India’s New GDP Base Year (FY23)
India has introduced a new GDP series with FY23 (2022–23) as the base year, replacing the earlier base year of 2011–12. The revision by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) aims to improve accuracy, reflect structural economic…