Why in the news? Turkish police arrested 44 opposition members in Istanbul. Turkey Location – Turkey is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A study by the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, has shown that bioactive peptides in fermented foods can have population-specific health benefits, paving the way for personalized nutrition in India. Bioactive … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a report prepared by a committee on the Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector. Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has now made it mandatory for students to submit their APAAR IDs while registering for the board exams. Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID What is it?: The … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The civil war torn Sudan witness cholera outbreak. Sudan Location: Sudan is a East African country. Capital: Khartoum Border Countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt , Red Sea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, South Sudan. Bordering Waterbodies: Red … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Palamau Tiger Reserve witnessed rapid decline of Guar population. Palamau Tiger Reserve (PTR) Location: Jharkhand Associated Protected Region: Part of Betla National Park. Terrain: Undulating with valleys, hills, and plains. Rivers: North Koyal, Auranga, and Burha … Continue reading →

Why in the news? USA increasing its naval presence in South China Sea by deploying naval forces in the Scarborough Shoal region. South China Sea Location: An arm of the western Pacific Ocean that borders the Southeast Asian mainland. Border … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Government of India has announced the formation of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) to replace UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a unified, tech-driven regulator. Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the AI-powered ‘SabhaSaar’ tool. AI-Powered ‘SabhaSaar’ What it is?: A government-developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that transcribes and generates structured minutes from Gram Sabha meeting videos and audio recordings. … Continue reading →

Copper Properties: Excellent electrical conductor, ductile, and used in many industries like automobile, defense, and electrical. Reserves in India: India has limited copper reserves (712.5 million tonnes) with a low-grade ore content (less than 1%). Major Copper-Producing Areas: Madhya Pradesh: … Continue reading →