Current Affairs

Why in the news? Delhi government has decided to conduct a study on the use of Smog Eating Photocatalytic Coatings on roads, pavements and public spaces to reduce pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) and harmful hydrocarbons. Smog Eating Photocatalytic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The BBNJ Treaty crossed the threshold of 60 ratifications, with Morocco and Sierra Leone becoming the 60th and 61st signatories respectively, paving  the way to enter into force in January 2026. Morocco Location: Morocco is a … Continue reading →

Why in the news? EPFO launches Passbook Lite for easier access to PF balance and other details such as contributions and withdrawals. EPFO Passbook Lite What is it?: It is a new feature introduced by the EPFO that allows members … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A new study published in the Science journal showed that heavy downpours of over 50% are more likely in India during the El Nino period. El Nino What is it?: El Niño (meaning “the little boy” … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched Industrial Park Rating System 3.0 to benchmark industrial parks and boost Make in India  initiative. Industrial Park Rating System 3.0 What is it?:  It is an initiative by … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Germany said that a Russian military plane entered airspace over the Baltic Sea. Baltic Sea Location Semi-enclosed inland sea in Northern Europe, part of the North Atlantic Ocean system. Lies between the Scandinavian Peninsula and continental … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The declining immunity against Japanese Encephalitis is leading to increased threat of Dengue fever. Japanese Encephalitis What is it?: It is a vector-borne viral disease caused by the Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV). First identified in Japan … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Kamchatka Peninsula. Kamchatka Peninsula and Tectonics in the Region Kamchatka Peninsula Location: The Kamchatka Peninsula is a 1,250-kilometre-long peninsula in the Russian Far East. It includes the Kamchatka Peninsula, the Commander … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently de-listed a total of 474 more Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPP) for flouting norms, including not contesting elections in the last six years. De-Listing of Political Parties What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? U.N Investigators reported Genocide in Gaza; Israel rejected it saying the report is false and distorted. Genocide What is it?: UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (1948) defines it as- … Continue reading →