Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has announced a ‘National Designated Authority (NDA)’ to enable a carbon emissions trading regime. National Designated Authority (NDA) for Carbon Markets Formation: It is a mandatory requirement under … Continue reading →

Why in the news? PMJDY completes 11 years on August 28, 2025, emerging as the world’s largest financial inclusion programme. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Launch: PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014, with the objective of providing financial … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A study shows heat-related deaths among India’s elderly rose by 55% between 2000–04 and 2017–21, with states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan worst affected. Heatwave Definition: Heatwaves are prolonged periods of excessively hot weather that can … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The third meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on One Health Mission was held. National One Health Mission Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology. Aim: It aims to institutionalize the One Health approach in India to combat zoonotic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? China rejected Japan’s protest over its development of gas fields in the disputed East China Sea, where both nations’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims overlap. East China Sea Location: The East China Sea is a marginal … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Scientists have discovered a rare quadruple star system in our Milky Way galaxy called UPM J1040−3551 AabBab. It is the first known system where two brown dwarfs orbit around two red dwarf stars. UPM J1040−3551 AabBab … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Ministry of Home Affairs hosted two day workshop in New Delhi. Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs Funding: Centrally Sponsored Announced: Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) has been announced in the Finance … Continue reading →

Why in news? The coastal region of Vietnam was hit by Typhoon Kajiki. 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? Officials of the Tribal Affairs Ministry have mentioned that the idea of the Adi Karmayogi Initiative was to create a cadre of 20 lakh change leaders for the tribal village areas through participatory approach. Adi Karmayogi … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Labour Ministry reported that women’s employment rate in India nearly doubled from 22% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2023-24, while female unemployment fell from 5.6% to 3.2%. Women Employment in Indian Economy Status of Women’s … Continue reading →