Comprehensive UPSC Current Affairs Summary | Strait of Malacca Chokepoint & Hormuz Crisis, UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2026, India–Egypt Defence Cooperation Plan 2026–27, Loss and Damage Fund (FRLD) Concerns, UN ESCAP Economic Survey 2026, CGTMSE Credit Guarantee Symposium, Mission Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, Swiss Re Insurance Outlook 2026–30, AI in Finance & RBI Prepaid Wallet Proposal, Online Gaming Rules 2026, Information Warfare Doctrine, First Gene Therapy for Genetic Heari

Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the vulnerability of global maritime trade routes. Following military actions involving the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, Tehran responded by disrupting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—a move that significantly impacted global oil flows and raised concerns about economic stability. As a result, attention has shifted to other critical maritime chokepoints, particularly the Stra

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently partially eased restrictions on rupee derivative trades that were imposed earlier to prevent the currency from hitting successive record lows. On April 1, RBI had barred banks from participating in Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) contracts in the rupee, signaling a shift toward tighter control and transparency in the foreign exchange market. Understanding Derivatives: The Foundation Concept Before understanding NDDs, it is essential t

With the rapid expansion of digital platforms and immersive technologies, the need for secure and seamless authentication systems has become more critical than ever. A new technology called VitalID is being seen as a potential breakthrough in login and identity verification systems. Unlike traditional methods such as passwords, fingerprints, or facial recognition, VitalID uses internal physiological signals—like breathing and heartbeat vibrations—to authenticate users. This m

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The Invisible Rain from Space On a clear night, when you look up at the sky, you are witnessing light that has travelled billions of years to reach Earth. However, alongside this light, something else is constantly arriving—invisible, high-energy particles known as Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCRs). These particles continuously pass through Earth—and even through our bodies—without us noticing. Despite being unseen, they are one of the most fascinating and important phenomena in as