Current Affairs

Why in the news? Israel launched deadly strike on Yemen’s Houthis. Yemen Location: Yemen is a West Asian country and it is located in the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Capital: Sana Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman. Maritime Borders: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Poland shot down Russian drones entered its airspace since the start of Ukraine – Russia conflict and Poland invokes Article 4 of NATO. Poland Location: Country in central Europe. Capital: Warsaw Border countries: Lithuania, Russia, Belarus, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected as the new Vice President of India. Vice President Election in India Constitutional Provision: Article 63 to 71 of the Indian Constitution deals with various provisions regarding the post of Vice President … Continue reading →

Why in the news? US scientists discovered the presence of offshore aquifers in the Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey to Maine. Offshore Aquifers Definition: Offshore aquifers are bodies of porous rock or sediment containing freshwater located beneath the sea floor. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Lebanon’s Army is set to fully disarm Hezbollah near the border with Israel within three months. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: Beirut. Border Countries: Syria, Israel. Bordering Waterbodies: Mediterranean Sea. Climate: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ethiopia inaugurated Africa’s largest hydropower project called Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Ethiopia Location: It is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Capital: Addis Ababa Borders: Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan. Geographical … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel conducted a air strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders. Qatar Location: It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. Capital: Doha Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia Bordering … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Dubai is hosting Universal Postal Union’s 28th Universal Postal Congress. Universal Postal Union (UPU) What is it?: It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that coordinates global postal policies and provides a framework for … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Researchers at University College London successfully demonstrated that amino acids can spontaneously and selectively attach to RNA molecules. RNA Molecule What is it?: RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a nucleic acid that plays a central role in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Navy Band participated in the 50th independence day celebrations of Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea Location: It is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and … Continue reading →