Current Affairs

Why in the news? As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India, lightning was responsible for the highest number of deaths in 2023, accounting for 39.7% of the 6,444 deaths attributed to ‘forces … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Hinting at a possible shift in India’s cryptocurrency policy, the Union Finance Minister said countries would have to “prepare to engage” with stablecoins, whether they welcome the change or not. Cryptocurrency What is it?: A cryptocurrency … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has introduced the SARAL tool to make scientific research papers easier to understand. SARAL(Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) tool What is it?: SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union cabinet has given approval to the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses What is it?: The mission is launched with an aim to drive pulse production to 350 lakh tonnes … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Sir Creek witnesses aggression by Pakistan forces due to military buildup. Sir Creek Location: Sir Creek is a 96-km long, tidal estuary situated in the marshlands of the Rann of Kutch, between Gujarat (India) and Sindh … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has received applications for incentives in excess of the targets set by the Union Cabinet, said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) Ministry: Minister … Continue reading →

Why in the news? China’s coast guard raised its ag at disputed Scarborough Shoal on National Day, shortly after declaring it a nature reserve. Scarborough Shoal What is it?: The Scarborough Shoal is an oceanic coral atoll that developed on … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Wassenaar Arrangement is struggling to keep pace with advancements in cloud technology, necessitating revisions in its control lists as well as stronger enforcement mechanisms. Wassenaar Arrangement What is it?: The Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls … Continue reading →

Why in the news? NASA has launched the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP). Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) What is it?: The mission is launched with an aim to map the heliosphere’s boundary, trace energetic particles, and improve … Continue reading →

Why in the news? October 1, 2025, marks 100 years since the establishment of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) What is it?: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is the central recruiting agency in … Continue reading →