GPS Spoofing
Why in the news? Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi over the past weeks. GPS Spoofing Definition: GPS spoofing refers to the manipulation of GPS signals to deceive GPS receivers, making them believe they are at a different location … Continue reading
Israel and Egypt
Why in the news? Israel declares Egypt border area ‘a closed military zone’ to prevent arms smuggling. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip … Continue reading
Kazakhstan and Abraham Accords
Why in the news? Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords as per US officials. Kazakhstan Location: It is a landlocked country primarily in Central Asia. Capital: Astana Border Countries: Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Bordering Waterbodies: Caspian Sea Geographical … Continue reading
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Why in the news? Recently, significant irregularities were detected in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), prompting the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to blacklist 178 training partners. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Launch: … Continue reading
India AI Governance Guidelines
Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), as part of the IndiaAI Mission, has released the India AI Governance Guidelines India AI Governance Guidelines What is it?: It is a detailed framework aimed at promoting … Continue reading
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ)
Why in the news? Over 60 countries ratified the High Seas Treaty in September, paving the way for its enforcement beginning January 2026. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) What is it? Also called the High Seas Treaty. A legally binding … Continue reading
Tanzania
Why in news? The African Union (AU) stated that last week’s elections in Tanzania did not meet democratic standards. Tanzania Location: Tanzania is a country in east Africa within the African Great Lakes region. Capital: Dodoma Border Countries: Uganda, Kenya, … Continue reading