India is a Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic and the largest democracy in the World.. It has not only weathered and survived all the crises in past, but also built institutions and conventions to nurture and protect democracy. The Indian democracy is a multi-party polity with universal adult franchise. The constitution […]
National Affairs
The latest monetary policy of India was announced on August 5, 2026 by the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India following its meeting from August 3 to 5, 2026. It kept the key policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%. Monetary policy is one of the major macroeconomic tools […]
India marked its 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026. It is an opportune moment to look back what we have achieved and what yet remains to be done. According tp convention the charismatic Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the […]
Vande Mataram is India’s national song. It was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee around 1875. He later included the poem in his famous Bengali novel Anandamath, published in 1882. The song was oe of the major sources of inspiration to the freedom fighters of India in the past and remains so even today. The […]
International Affairs
In September 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a historic proposal to open the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member”. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney enthusiastically welcomed the ambition, calling for a “unique alliance” to safeguard democratic sovereignty. While the announcement generated massive global attention, the status has not been […]
Donald Trump won the United States presidential election in 2024 and returned to power for a second term largely due to voter dissatisfaction with the economy, concerns over immigration, and shifts in the political landscape. Many voters felt the cost of living was too high and believed the national economy […]
The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek concluded with the adoption of the historic Bishkek Declaration and 13 key outcomes focusing on security, counter-terrorism, and regional cooperation. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic and international security organisation of ten member states. It is the world’s largest regional organisation in terms of geographic scope and population, covering at least […]
Recently three countries, viz, Venezuela, Columbia and Indonesia were stricken by massive earthquakes. They faced huge damage to property and infrastructure and loss of life. While Venezuela is not under the Circum -Pacific Seismic belt, Columbia and Indonesia are under it. The circum-Pacific Ring of Fire is the worlds most […]
