Current Affairs

Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Pratibha Setu Portal, a new initiative designed to harness the talent of UPSC aspirants. Pratibha Setu Portal What is it?: “PRATIBHA” stands for Professional Resource And Talent Integration; “Setu” means … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The data shows a sharp reduction in number of complaints received by Lokpal and  its shows body has received since it began functioning in 2019-20 has dropped sharply from a peak of 2,469 in 2022-23 to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? October 24 marks the 64th raising day of ITBP. Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) Indo-Tibetan Border Police is one of the Central Armed Police Forces of India. Origin – It was raised in 1962, in the wake of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? During the resume talk between Ladakhs statehood demanding protests the central government put forward proposal of including in Article 371 instead of  inclusion in sixth schedule and statehood. Article 371 of the Indian Constitution What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has mandated digital surveillance through the Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS) to monitor and track the supply chain of high-risk solvents. Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS) What … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday proposed amendments to harmonise regulations governing entities that issue non-convertible securities. Non-Convertible Securities What is it?: Non-Convertible Securities (NCS) refer to financial instruments that cannot be … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 2025 edition of Global Forest Resources Assessment ranked India at 9th position in Total Forest Area and 3rd in Annual Net Forest Gain. Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 What is it?: The GFRA is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India today marked International Snow Leopard Day with a special campaign titled ‘#23for23’. ‘#23for23’ Initiative What is it?: The ‘#23for23’ initiative was launched by the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP) in collaboration with … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Gyan Bharatam Mission on manuscripts signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with nearly 20 institutions nationwide to support the conservation, preservation, and digitisation of manuscripts. Gyan Bharatam Mission What is it?: The Gyan Bharatam Mission is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, approved a series of capital acquisition proposals worth around 79,000 crore aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Defence Acquisition … Continue reading →