Current Affairs

Why in news? “The Supreme Court has directed that any proposal to redraw the boundaries of the Critical Tiger Habitat in the Sariska Tiger Reserve must undergo public consultation before a final decision is made.” Sariska Tiger Reserve Location: Aravalli … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Education Minister of India inaugurated India’s first overseas Atal Innovation Centre at IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus during his UAE visit. First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre What is it?: A premier innovation hub established outside … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Philippines raised concern over China’s plan for a “nature reserve” on the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Scarborough Shoal What is it?: The Scarborough Shoal is an oceanic coral atoll that developed on top of a seamount … Continue reading →

Why in news? Vultures are reported to help mitigate the risk of disease spill overs and occurences of Pandemics. Vultures What are they?: Vultures are medium- to large-sized birds of prey. They are known for eating carrion (the bodies of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Home Minister launched the FTI-TTP at Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirappalli, Kozhikode, and Amritsar airports. Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) Aim:  Designed for faster, smoother, and safer immigration clearance. Ministry: The Ministry of Home … Continue reading →

Why in news? Mauritius Prime Minister visited India and signed MoUs. Mauritius Location: Mauritius is an Indian Ocean island country. Capital: Port Louis. Maritime Border: It shares a maritime border with Madagascar and Reunion Island. Groupings: Member of the African … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The iDEXe – Defence Innovation Organisation has inked an MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to foster the development of dual-use cutting-edge technologies , driven by the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? An Indian Armed Forces contingent departed to Russia, to participate in the military exercise ZAPAD 2025, scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025. Exercise ZAPAD 2025 What is it?: The Zapad exercise is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of Adi Sanskriti platform. Adi Sanskriti Platform What is it?: It is a digital platform launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Aim: Aimed … Continue reading →

Why in the news? An MoU was signed between NSTDFC and Coal India to empower 30000 tribal students with Digital Learning, Mentorship & Better Infrastructure in Eklavya Model Residential Schools. National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation(NSTDFC) What is it?: … Continue reading →