Question Hour What is it?: The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is termed as Question hour. Source: It is mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the House. Three kinds of questions Starred Question: A starred question requires an … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The free trade pact between India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will kickstart from October 1, 2025. European Free Trade Association (EFTA) What is it?: It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1960 by the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 14th edition of the Exercise MAITREE commenced, Exercise MAITREE What is it?: It is joint army exercise between India and Thailand. Host: India Launch: Instituted in 2006 Aim: To foster Military Cooperation between India and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Earth Sciences has set up a 12-member drafting committe to prepare the contours of the new law in accordance with the provisions of High Sea Treaty. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel carry out drone acttack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: Beirut. Border Countries: Syria, Israel. Bordering Waterbodies: Mediterranean Sea. Climate: Mediterranean climate.

Why in the News? Union Cabinet approved Rs. 1500 Crore Incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity of critical minerals in India. Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling Need for the Scheme: As exploration and conventional mining for critical minerals have … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India unveils its first fully indigenously developed 32 bit microprocessor- The Vikram 3201 at Semicon India 2025 conference. Vikram 3201 Chip What is it?: India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit space-grade microprocessor designed for launch-vehicle avionics and … Continue reading →