Current Affairs

The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is a climatic phenomenon in the Indian Ocean that influences the monsoon season in India. It refers to the difference in sea surface temperatures between the western and eastern parts of the Indian Ocean. Impact … Continue reading →

  Source: The Hindu

The DAC is the highest decision-making body of the Defence Ministry on procurement. Objective: To ensure expeditious procurement of the approved requirements of the armed forces. Formation: It was formed after the Group of Ministers’ recommendations on ‘Reforming the National … Continue reading →

NATO is a military alliance established by the North Atlantic Treaty (also called the Washington Treaty) in April 1949, with 32 member countries. It was set up to provide collective security against the Soviet Union. Headquarters is located in Brussels, … Continue reading →

It is an extension of the Indian Ocean between the Arabian Peninsula and the African continent. Borders by  Somalia, Yemen,  and  Djibouti. The Gulf is connected to the Somali Sea by the Guardafui Channel and to the Red Sea by … Continue reading →

HPV is a DNA virus that spreads via sexual contact and causes cervical cancer, and can affect other areas like the throat, skin, etc.  No specific cure is available, but the vaccine exists. Few Steps Taken to Counter HPV WHO: … Continue reading →

Aim To reduce global poverty and support sustainable development through financial and technical assistance. Formation Established in 1944 at the Bretton Woods Conference alongside the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Headquarters Washington, D.C., USA. Key Activities Providing loans for projects that … Continue reading →

A JPC is an ad-hoc and bipartisan committee constituted to examine specific matters such as proposed legislation or policy issues in detail. Facts To Know Formed under the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha. The … Continue reading →

The Santhal Rebellion (also called the Santhal Hul) was a tribal uprising by the Santhal people of the Rajmahal hills and neighbouring districts against the East India Company, zamindars, and exploitative moneylenders Major Leaders Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu Causes  Exploitation … Continue reading →

The OCI scheme was introduced through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, in the year 2005, which allows foreign citizens of Indian origin to live, work, and travel freely in India without dual citizenship.  Eligibility: Any foreign national, except … Continue reading →