Current Affairs
Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project (GNIP) and Forest Rights Act (FRA) of 2006
Why in the news? Tribal representatives’ body complains to the Minister of Tribal Affairs saying Andaman and Nicobar administration gave a ‘false’ report to Centre stating that tribespeople’s rights under FRA were settled with regard to diversion of forest land … Continue reading
Taiwan
Why in the news? Taiwan to hike defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 ‘in line with NATO’. Taiwan Location: An island in the western Pacific Ocean that lies off the coast of South-eastern China. Capital: Taipei Border North-Northeast … Continue reading
Snow Leopard
Why in the news? A recent study shows that the snow leopard population in the Jammu and Kashmir region increased. Snow Leopard Other Name: Also called ghost of the mountains’ in India’s easternmost tiger reserve. Altitude Range: 3,000 – 5,500 … Continue reading
Mercaptor Projection Map
Why in the news? The African Union has endorsed a global campaign to replace the Mercaptor Projection Map with a map that shows the real size of Africa. Mercator Projection Map What is it? It is a cylindrical projection of … Continue reading
Tiger Corridors in India
Why in the news? The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) clarified that, limiting the number of such corridors, primarily, to only 32 “least cost pathways” identified in 2014. Tiger Corridors in India Definition: Strips of forested or natural habitat that … Continue reading
Registrar General of India (RGI) and Universal Registration of Birth and Death (URBD) in India
Why in the news? The Registrar General of India (RGI) asked States to take steps towards achieving universal registration of births and deaths. Registrar General of India (RGI) Formation: 1961 Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Functions: Conducts the decennial … Continue reading
Constitution Amendment(130th) Bill, 2025
Why in the news? Loksabha has referred the Constitution Amendment(130th) Bill, 2025 to a Joint parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny. Constitution Amendment(130th) Bill, 2025 What is it?: The bill brings a provision to remove any minister from his post, who … Continue reading
Sweden
Why in the news? Sweden set to host a NATO logistics headquarters in Enköping, northwest of Stockholm, to troop movements in Northern Europe. Sweden Location: Sweden is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Capital: Stockholm … Continue reading
Gulf of Oman
Why in the news? Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman. Gulf of Oman Location: The Gulf of … Continue reading
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
Why in the news? India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to begin negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) What is it?: The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an … Continue reading