Celebrated every year on 10 October in India Aim : to honour the Indian Postal Department’s service for more than 150 years and its contribution to communication and nation-building. Established By: British administration under Lord Dalhousie in 1854. Purpose: To recognise the role of the Indian Postal Department in connecting the nation and facilitating trade, communication, and social service. Administered By: Ministry of Communications, Government of India. Structure of Postal System: 9 Postal Zones and 23 Postal Circles across India. 1 Army Post Office (APO) for defence communication. Postal PIN Code System: Introduced in 1972 by Shriram Bhikaji Velankar. Uses....Read More

Current Context : Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has written his first book titled “Why the Constitution Matters”, which highlights how constitutional values influence and shape everyday life in India. ABOUT Justice DY Chandrachud Tenure Served as the 50th Chief Justice of India. Retired in November 2024. Key Contributions : Delivered landmark rulings on privacy, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and freedom of expression. Recognition Known as a liberal constitutionalist. Strong advocate of rights expansion and judicial independence.Read More

Current Context: Rocket Dreams by Christian Davenport explores the rivalry between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, revealing the politics, power, and personal ambitions shaping the private space race. ABOUT THE BOOK Full Title: Rocket Dreams: Musk, Bezos, and the Inside Story of the New, Trillion-Dollar Space Race Author: Christian Davenport (journalist) Publisher: Crown CurrencyRead More

Current Context : The book Why the Constitution Matters by former Chief Justice of India, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has been unveiled. The book will be published by Penguin Random House by the end of August 2025.  ABOUT THE BOOK Author: Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud Notable Position: 50th Chief Justice of India (November 2022 – November 2024). Publisher: Penguin Random House Theme: Explores the importance of the Constitution through landmark judgments. Key Judgments Discussed : Right to Privacy, Decriminalization of homosexuality, Gender equality in the armed forces. ABOUT JUSTICE D.Y. CHANDRACHUD Predecessor: Justice Uday Umesh Lalit (49th CJI). Successors: Justice Sanjay....Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : Capt S.N. Ahmed, a retired Indian Army officer, recently launched his book “Das Paise ka Postcard” in Hyderabad. Actor-director Vinay Varma unveiled it. The narrative is being adapted into a play, rekindling the charm of handwritten postcards.  ABOUT THE BOOK: A tribute to the era when postcards were the only way to connect across distances. Highlights how people cherished, re-read, and preserved these small but meaningful messages. Authored by Capt Ahmed and planned for stage adaptation to evoke nostalgia.Read More

Observed on 21 June Aim : To raise awareness of hydrography’s role in safe navigation and sustainable marine resource management. Established by the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in 2005; recognized by IM 2025 Theme: “Seabed Mapping: Enabling Ocean Action.”Read More

Current Context: Historian T.C.A. Srinivasa Raghavan released “Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India”, timed ahead of the Emergency’s 50th anniversary (26 June 1975–1977), offering an objective account of 1970s Indian politics. ABOUT the Book Scope & Focus: Constitutional Struggle: Examines the executive-legislature-judiciary dynamics during the Emergency. Key Personalities: Profiles N. Haksar, Sanjay Gandhi, Nani Palkhivala, A.N. Ray, and other decision-makers. Post-Emergency Policies: 1970s: Adoption of leftist economic policies (bank nationalization, poverty alleviation). 1980s: Shift towards secularism and foreign policy reorientation. Historical Context: Emergency Imposed: 26 June 1975, following Allahabad HC verdict (12 June 1975) invalidating Indira Gandhi’s 1971....Read More

Current Context: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar released the autobiography of Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, titled “Janta Ki Kahani – Meri Aatmakatha”, on 9 May 2025 at Maharashtra Sadan, New Delhi. About the Autobiography: Chronicles Dattatraya’s journey from grassroots activism to high constitutional office. Reflects his personal, social, and political evolution in Indian public life. About Bandaru Dattatraya: He is serving as the current governor of the State of Haryana since 2021. Former Union Minister of state for Labour & Employment . Veteran BJP leader from Telangana, active in public service and political organization for over four decades.Read More

Current Context: The National Archives of India, in collaboration with Vani Prakashan, is set to launch the book “Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician” on April 30, 2025. Key Details Book Title: “Ramanujan: Journey of a Great Mathematician” Authors: Arun Singhal and Devendra Kumar Sharma Theme: The book highlights Ramanujan’s life, genius, struggles, and contributions to mathematics. Significance: Offers rare insights through historical documents and letters, shedding light on his extraordinary intellect and the challenges he faced.Read More

Current Context: On April 2025, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE), launched the ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book. Key Highlights: Circular Economy Focus: The book emphasizes principles of reusing, recycling, and reducing waste as key components of sustainable development. Recognition of Innovation: The event recognized 30 groundbreaking Indian innovations that are driving the shift towards a circular economy. Tech-Integrated Development: The book promotes tech-integrated solutions that support scalable and sustainable practices. Commitment to Sustainability: Highlights India’s growing leadership in creating smart, scalable solutions for a sustainable future.Read More