Author Archives: NEXT IAS Current Affairs Team

According to the National Statistical Office (NSO), the retail inflation rate in India surged to a 14-month high of 6.21% in October, driven by a notable increase in the prices of essential food items.

As per The Central Water Commission’s (CWC) report, Himalayan glacial lakes are rapidly expanding, posing an increasing threat to communities and ecosystems.

Recently, the Union Defence Minister, at the inaugural Delhi Defence Dialogue, announced the government’s commitment to developing an ‘Adaptive Defence’ strategy aiming to bolster national security. 

India has secured in the top 10 countries for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2024 report.

The World Bank’s 2024 report, Unlocking the Power of Healthy Longevity, highlights a rapidly aging population and the rise of NCDs in Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).

The Supreme Court criticised the Union government over its failure to establish a dedicated Organised Crime Investigative Agency (OCIA) for tackling sex trafficking –– a promise made to the court in 2015.

The Parliamentary Panel on Communications and Information Technology has called for a review of mechanisms to curb fake news.