Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) announced that it has successfully developed a crucial technology for producing high Residual Resistivity Ratio (RRR) niobium ingots and sheets. High Residual Resistivity Ratio Niobium Niobium: Niobium (Nb) is a transition … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Iran has ratified a law to join the United Nations International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) in a bid to align with global financial norms. Iran Location: West Asia Capital: Tehran … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel’s parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip along the southwest. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Delhi Government successfully conducted a trial run of cloud seeding in the region. Cloud Seeding Definition: Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique used to induce precipitation (rainfall or snow) by dispersing substances into the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UN Women published a report citing a two fold increase in the proportion of women killed in armed conflicts in 2023, compared to the previous year. Impact of War on Women and Children Fact: According to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Fiji becomes the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. Fiji Location: Fiji is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lie north-northeast of New Zealand. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? FATF has flagged state sponsorship of terrorism for the first time in its report, reinforcing India’s long-standing position regarding Pakistan’s role. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) What is it?: FATF is a global money laundering and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The latest Global Multidimensional Poverty Index Report of 2025 highlights that almost 80% of the world’s poor reside in areas vulnerable to climate-related hazards. Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2025 Report What is it?: The Global … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The government of Kerala has decided to join the PM SHRI scheme amidst oppositions against the decision. PM SHRI Scheme What is it?: PM SHRI stands for Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India, is a Centrally … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Tuvalu has officially joined the IUCN as the 90th state member of IUCN. Tuvalu Location: Tuvalu is an island country in the west-central Pacific Ocean, situated roughly halfway between Hawaii and Australia. It lies within Polynesia, … Continue reading →