Current Affairs

Why in the news? At COP30, nations introduced the Blue Package, a coordinated initiative aimed at rapidly advancing solutions across the priority ocean sectors. Blue Package What is it?: It is a coordinated, collective plan designed to rapidly accelerate the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The G20 summit begins at  South Africa’s Johannesburg without the presence of the US President. G20 Grouping Origins and Membership: Established in 1999, includes 19 countries and the EU Purpose: Addresses global economic and financial issues, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? For its year-long BRICS Presidency in 2026, India is going to follow the model of its 2023 G20 Presidency and take the meetings and delegations to all 28 states and nine Union Territories. BRICS Grouping Formation … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union government has proposed guidelines defining “obscenity” and other disallowed content online in the Information Technology Rules, 2021, which govern social media companies and OTT streaming platforms. Regulation of Social Media and OTT Platforms in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Prime Minister of India said that natural farming is the need of the 21st century at the inaugural session of the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025. Natural Farming What is it?:  Natural Farming is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) announced that 26 digital storefronts, including Flipkart, Meesho, BlinkIt, Zomato, BigBasket, and Reliance Retail, declared compliance with the 2023 guidelines against “dark patterns”. Dark Pattern Definition: Dark patterns are deceptive … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Alliance for the Implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) was launched at COP – 30 of UNFCCC. Alliance for the Implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) Objective: To accelerate global support and financing for countries to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? NITI Aayog releases Report on Water Budgeting for Aspiration Blocks. Water Budgeting What is it?: Water budgeting is the scientific process of accounting for the inflow, outflow, and storage of water within a specific system (e.g., … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India has been unanimously re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee, representing Asia in global food standards development until 2027. Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) What is it?: The Codex Alimentarius Commission is an intergovernmental body established to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Minister for Agriculture announced that the centre is planning to bring amendments to the Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers’ Rights Act (PPV&FRA Act), 2001. Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers’ Rights Act (PPV&FRA … Continue reading →