National Affairs New Chief Justice of India Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on 14.05.2025. He succeeded Justice Sanjiv Khanna after his appointment was confirmed by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Justice Gavai is the first Buddhist to hold the position of CJI and only the…
National Affairs India-Pakistan Tensions A ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan came into effect on May 10, 2025, following mediation by the United States. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistan, declaring that the Indian Army would respond “adequately and appropriately.” Pakistani drones were spotted across Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat’s Kutch region,…
National Affairs 1. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate India conducted targeted strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under “Operation Sindoor” Pakistan fired multiple missiles targeting areas in Jammu and Kashmir; all were intercepted by India’s Air Defense Units Pakistan reportedly launched around 500 drones targeting over 24 Indian cities, successfully intercepted by Indian…
National Affairs UK-India Free Trade Agreement Signed: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the UK Prime Minister on 06.05.2025, celebrating the landmark UK-India Free Trade Agreement announced yesterday. This agreement is expected to add billions to both economies and is the biggest trade deal the UK has secured since leaving the EU. Moody’s Cuts India’s…
The Indus Water Treaty (IWT), signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan, remains a cornerstone of transboundary water management. Overview of the Indus Water Treaty The IWT governs the sharing of waters from the Indus River system, which includes six major rivers: the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. Brokered by the World Bank,…
