Current Affairs

Why in the news? Lok Sabha paid floral tribute to freedom fighter Deshbandhu Chittaranjan Das, on his birth anniversary (November 5). Chittaranjan Das Other Name: Deshbandhu – “Friend of the Nation” Early Life Born in 1870 in Bikrampur (now in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Environment Ministry’s wildlife board panel has cleared the way to set up a jungle warfare college and battalion camping site by altering the boundaries of the Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary. Pamed Wildlife Sanctuary  Location: Bijapur district, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2% during July–September, down from 5.4% in the preceding quarter. Unemployment Definition: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines an unemployed person as someone who is at least 15 years old and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Volcanoes generate electrical discharges while eruption, known as the Volcanic lightning. Volcanic Lightning What is it?: Volcanic lightning, also known as dirty thunderstorm is a natural electrical discharge that occurs within or near a volcanic ash … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Angola has come forward to partner with India in some “very critical” areas of cooperation like renewable energy, wildlife conservation and management, and biofuels during Indian President visit. Angola Location: Angola is located in southwestern Africa. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 15th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held in Hanoi. Vietnam Location: Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia locate in Indochinese Peninsula. Capital: Hanoi Border Countries: China, Laos, and Cambodia. Maritime Borders Thailand through the Gulf … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India airlifts 197 citizens rescued from cybercrime canters in south Myanmar. Myanmar Capital: Naypyidaw Border Countries: Bangladesh, India, China, Thailand, and Laos. Bordering Waterbodies: Bay of Bengal. Indian States Bordering Myanmar: Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A detailed study conducted by ICAR scientists found that Climate change and unsustainable fertilizer use has effected loss of natural soil Carbon. Degradation of Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) in India Soil Organic Carbon (SOC): It refers … Continue reading →

Why in the news? National Song Vande Mataram completes 150 years of its origin. Vande Mataram Author: Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875. Publication: First appeared in his 1882 novel Anandamath- a nationalist work depicting Hindu monks’ revolt against … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Kochi hosted the first BIMSTEC-India Marine Research Network (BIMReN) Conference to boost blue economy cooperation. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) What is it?: It is a regional organisation that connects … Continue reading →