Current Context: Irfaan Ali has secured a second term as the President of Guyana, following the general election held on 1 September 2025. ABOUT IRFAAN ALI’S RE-ELECTION Party: People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Outcome: Won 36 of 65 parliamentary seats About GUYANA Official Name: Co-operative Republic of Guyana Location: Northeastern edge of South America, bordered by Venezuela (west), Brazil (south), Suriname (east), and the Atlantic Ocean (north) Ethnic Composition: Predominantly South Asian and African descent, with mixed and indigenous groups. Language & Currency: English (official); Guyanese Dollar (GYD)  Read More

Current Context: RBI approved the reappointment of R Gandhi as Yes Bank’s Non-Executive Chairman. ABOUT R. GANDHI Position: Part-time Non-Executive Chairman of Yes Bank. New Term: 20 September 2025 – 13 May 2027. Authority: Appointment cleared by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Significance: Ensures leadership stability at Yes Bank.Read More

Current Context: Dr. Deepak Mittal, a 1998-batch IFS officer, has been appointed as India’s new Ambassador to the UAE.  About UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) Location: Southeastern Arabian Peninsula; borders Saudi Arabia (west & south), Oman (east & southeast), and maritime borders with Iran. Area: ~71,000 sq. km (Abu Dhabi covers ~84% of total area). Terrain: Coastal plains (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah) Vast deserts (part of Rub’ al Khali) Hajar Mountains in the east Official Language: Arabic (English widely used); courts also recognize Chinese, French, Hindi, Russian. Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)Read More

Current Context : Shri Rajit Punhani, a 1991-batch IAS officer (Bihar cadre), assumed charge as the CEO of FSSAI.  About FSSAI Full Form: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Established under: Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 Type: Autonomous body Works under: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India Headquarters: New Delhi Mandate: Lays down standards for food articles and regulates their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure safe and wholesome food.Read More

Current Context : Ms. T.C.A. Kalyani, a 1991-batch ICAS officer, has been appointed as the 29th Controller General of Accounts (CGA). About T.C.A. Kalyani Over 34 years of service in Indian Civil Accounts Service Expertise: Public finance, digital governance, transparency Role of CGA Principal accounting advisor to the Government of India Functions: Maintain central govt. accounts Prepare monthly and annual statements Implement financial reforms Monitor expenditure and receipts Strengthen transparency and accountabilityRead More

CURRENT CONTEXT : Former RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed Executive Director at IMF (2025–2028), representing India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. ABOUT IMF Established: 1944, Bretton Woods Conference Members: 191 (latest – Liechtenstein, 2024) Headquarters: Washington, D.C. Objective: Promote monetary cooperation Ensure financial stability Facilitate global trade Promote growth & reduce poverty STRUCTURE Board of Governors: Highest decision-making body, meets annually IMFC (International Monetary and Financial Committee): Advisory body (24 members) Executive Board: Daily operations, works with Managing DirectorRead More

CURRENT CONTEXT : New Development Bank (NDB), set up by BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), appointed Dr Rajiv Ranjan as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer. ABOUT DR RAJIV RANJAN Joined Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 1989. Over 30 years of central banking experience. Served as Executive Director at RBI and member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) since 2022. Worked with G20, IMF, World Bank, BIS, FSB, OECD, SAARC. Expertise: Monetary policy, liquidity management, financial markets, risk assessment. INDIA’S ROLE IN NDB Second-largest project portfolio: USD 7.5 billion (after China’s USD 8.1 billion). ABOUT NDB....Read More

Current Context : The President of India has appointed Justice Alok Aradhe (Chief Justice of Bombay High Court) and Justice Vipul Pancholi (Chief Justice of Patna High Court) as judges of the Supreme Court. Sanctioned Strength: With these appointments, the Supreme Court reached its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges. CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR APPOINTMENT Article 124(2) Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President of India. The President acts after consultation with such Supreme Court and High Court judges as deemed necessary. Article 124(3): Qualifications A person is eligible if: He/She is an Indian citizen; and Has served....Read More

Current Context: The Lithuanian Parliament has officially approved Inga Ruginiene, a Social Democrat and former labour leader, as the new Prime Minister of Lithuania. ABOUT INGA RUGINIENE Political Party: Social Democrat Previous Role: Minister of Social Security and Labour Significance: First time a former trade union and labour leader has risen to the post of Prime Minister in Lithuania. ABOUT LITHUANIA Official Name: Republic of Lithuania (Lietuvos Respublika) Location: A country in the Baltic region of Europe, along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea. Borders: Latvia (north), Belarus (east and south), Poland (south), and Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast (southwest). Capital:....Read More

Current Context: Former CRPF chief Anish Dayal Singh has been appointed as the new Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) to PM Narendra Modi. ABOUT ANISH DAYAL SINGH Batch / Cadre: 1988-batch IPS officer, Manipur cadre Born: 1964, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Training: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad Career Path: Early service in Manipur – handled insurgency challenges. Intelligence Bureau (IB) – worked in strategic intelligence roles. Director General, CRPF – strengthened internal security and counter-insurgency. Deputy NSA – appointed in 2025, reporting directly to NSA Ajit Doval.Read More