Current Affairs
Union Territories (UTs)
Union Territories (UTs) in India are centrally administered regions under direct control of the Union Government, and they were initially created through the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) and the States Reorganization Act (1956). Current Union Territories Andaman and Nicobar … Continue reading
Elephanta Caves
Located on Elephanta Island (historically known as Gharapuri, meaning “city of caves”), are a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Mumbai Harbour. Likely constructed between the 5th and 7th centuries CE during the rule of the Kalachuri or Chalukya dynasty. … Continue reading
Bauxite Distribution in India
Bauxite is the ore of aluminium, and deposits of Bauxite are mainly associated with laterite regions (hills/plateaus) Major Producers Orissa Orissa is the largest producer, accounting for about 50% of the country’s total bauxite production. The main bauxite belt is … Continue reading
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
It is an international treaty formed in the Rio Earth Summit ( 1992) to coordinate the global response to climate change. Headquarters: Bonn, Germany Objectives The primary role of UNFCCC is to provide a framework for negotiating specific international treaties, … Continue reading
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship government scheme to promote rooftop solar installations for households, and it was launched in 2024. Under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) It is a central sector scheme. The … Continue reading
106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023
The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly. It aims to boost women’s political participation amid India’s patriarchal landscape. Known as Nari Shakti Vandan … Continue reading
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Location: Idukki, Kerala Main Rivers: Mullayar and Periyar. Associated Tribal Community: Mannans, Paliyans, Malayarayans, Mala Pandarams, Uralis, and Ulladans. Vegetation: Tropical evergreen, semi- evergreen, and moist deciduous forest. Fauna: Elephants, Sambar, Gaur, Mouse Deer, Indian Wild Dog, and Tiger. Source: … Continue reading
Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)
A Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) is a type of nuclear reactor that uses fast (high‑energy) neutrons to sustain the fission chain reaction and, at the same time, “breeds” more fissile fuel than it consumes, thereby enhancing the efficiency of nuclear … Continue reading
Hailstorms
A hailstorm is a type of precipitation in which ice pellets (hailstones) fall from the sky during thunderstorms, especially from Cumulonimbus Clouds. They are most common in the midlatitudes. Conditions For Formation Presence of intense thunderstorms Strong vertical air currents … Continue reading
Article 25: Freedom of Conscience and Free Profession, Practice and Propagation of Religion
Article 25 says that all persons (, both citizens and noncitizens) are equally entitled to freedom of conscience and the right to freely profess, practice and propagate religion. Forms part of Articles 25–28 under “Right to Freedom of Religion” in … Continue reading