Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) for the non-coal mining sector has given its nod to carry out an environment impact assessment (EIA) study for Birmania Rock Phosphate mine proposed in the potential Great … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip along the southwest. Bordering Waterbodies: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? People of Asia and Europe witnessed the Blood Moon incident on September 7th, 2025. Blood Moon What is it? A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Undersea cables in the Red Sea got damaged, slowing internet access in Asia and the Middle East. Red Sea Location: The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order 2025 in the Gazette of India. Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 What is it?: The act consolidates India’s Immigration Laws and impose stricter penalties … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sri Narayana Guru on the occasion of their Birth Anniversary. Sri Narayana Guru Early Life: Born in 1856 at Chempazhanthy near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, into the Ezhava community (considered … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi pitches Vocal for Local as a path to Viksit Bharat. Vocal for Local Initiative What is it?: It is an initiative to promote local products, artisans, and MSMEs by encouraging citizens … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The scientists at Raman Research Institute of Bengaluru have developed a compact digital receiver system for a proposed space payload called PRATUSH (Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen). PRATUSH Radiometer What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay, accompanied by a delegation, visited Nalanda University, Rajgir in Bihar. Nalanda Mahavihara Location: Nalanda, Bihar (ancient Magadha). Historical Background: Establishment: 5th century CE during Gupta period (by Kumaragupta I). … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched Angikaar 2025 campaign under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban 2.0. Angikaar 2025 What is it?: Angikaar 2025 is a last-mile outreach initiative under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban … Continue reading →