CURRENT AFFAIRS

Rooted in the Gandhian ideals of Swadeshi and Gram Swaraj, Khadi represents much more than hand-woven cloth. It symbolizes self-reliance, dignity of labor, sustainable livelihoods, and rural resilience.

India has launched the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, marking the country’s first globally anchored index focused on ethical governance and responsible national conduct.

The Bombay High Court set aside an order placing an adult trafficking survivor in a protective home for one year, holding that such custody without legal justification violates constitutional liberty.

The government has increased the financial approval limit of the Central Silk Board (CSB) from ₹50 lakh to ₹1 crore by amending Rule 22 of the Central Silk Board Rules, 1955.

The Punjab Chief Minister has stated that the Central government has agreed in principle to move the security fence closer to the India–Pakistan International Border, a step that could restore farmers’ access to farmland currently lying beyond the fence.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term has triggered sweeping geopolitical and economic disruptions, with his aggressive trade and foreign policies paradoxically strengthening China’s global economic position.

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh has urged the Centre to raise import duty on foreign apples from 50% to 100% and impose a seasonal ban on imports from July to November to protect nearly 2.5 lakh apple farmers. Apples account for about 80% of the state’s fruit output.

The Kerala High Court has set aside consumer proceedings against actor Mohanlal, holding that a brand ambassador cannot be held liable for a company’s alleged unfair trade practices unless there is a clear, direct link between the endorsement and the consumer’s transaction.

The Jharkhand government has officially notified the Jharkhand PESA Rules, 2025. With this, a 25-year long wait since the formation of the state has finally ended.

According to the Defense Secretary, European Union leaders António Costa (President of the European Council) and Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) have been invited as special guests to India's 77th Republic Day celebrations this year (2026).