Current Affairs

Why in the news? Madhya Pradesh Wildlife officials are planning for a Cheetah mating programme in Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Madhya Pradesh Protection Status: It was notified in the year 1974 and added to the list … Continue reading →

Why in news? China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time. Taiwan Strait Other Name: Formosa Strait Location: It is a 180-kilometre-wide strait separating the island of Taiwan and continental Asia. The strait extends from southwest … Continue reading →

Why in news? Russia and Belarus starts military drills as the west watches it warily. Belarus Location: A Landlocked country in Eatern Europe. Capital: Minsk Bordering countries: Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Lithuania and Latvia. International Cooperation: Member of CIS, the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Defence Minister virtually flagged off Samudra Pradakshina. Samudra Pradakshina What is it?: It is a historic tri‐service, all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition. First ever of its kind where women officers from Army, Navy, Air Force together, sailing … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The plenary session of the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, India Region Conference was held in Karnataka. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association What is it?: An international association of national, state, provincial, and territorial parliaments within the Commonwealth. Establishment: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Environmental ministry approved translocation of eight tigers from Pench and Tadoba Tiger Reserves to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Location: Situated in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, in Vidarbha region Features: Oldest and largest … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi paid tribute to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his birth anniversary. Acharya Vinoba Bhave Birth: Born on 11 September 1895 at Gagode village, Maharashtra. Early Life: Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings; joined … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Awards 2025. Swachh Vayu Survekshan(SVS) 2025 What is it?: It is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Paraguay, in a submission at the WTO, have questioned India’s decision to raise Minimum Support Price (MSP) for rice in 2025. Paraguay Location: Paraguay is a landlocked nation in south-central South America. Capital: Asunción Bordering Countries: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? An RBI document shows that it is difficult to contain the risks of cryptocurrencies through regulations. Cryptocurrency in India Definition: Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency secured by cryptography, operating independently of a central authority. … Continue reading →