Current Affairs
Synchronous All-India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021-25
Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry and Wildlife Institute of India (WII) released the findings of Synchronous All-India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021-25. Synchronous All-India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021-25 Aim: To estimate the population and distribution of Asian elephants … Continue reading
Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA)
Why in the news? The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has recently introduced the Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA). Scheme for Innovation and Technology Association with Aadhaar (SITAA) Launch: Launched by the Unique Identification Authority … Continue reading
Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme
Why in the news? Russia extended its support to India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme. Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme What is it?: AMCA is India’s fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter aircraft project. Developed by: The Aeronautical Development Agency … Continue reading
Bioeconomy
Why in the news? According to the Kerala Bioeconomy Report 2025, prepared by the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE), Kerala’s bioeconomy sector has achieved a robust annual growth rate of 12%. Bioeconomy What is it?: Bioeconomy refers to the … Continue reading
Germany
Why in news? German Chancellor said that they will develop a comprehensive action plan to counter the Hybrid Warfare waged by Russia. Germany Location: Germany is a country in Central Europe. Capital: Berlin Geographical Borders: Germany is situated between the Baltic … Continue reading
Tropical Forest, Significance and Threats
Why in the news? As per United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report Tropical forests comprising 391 million of the world’s total 1.6 billion hectares forestland are at high risk of loss. Tropical Forest, Significance and Threats Tropical Forest: Location: Tropical … Continue reading
Venezuela
Why in the news? US President Donald Trump confirmed that US has authorised CIA to conduct covert operation in Venezuela in view of drugs being trafficked to US from Venezuela. Venezuela Location: It is a South American country. Capital: Caracas … Continue reading
Forest Declaration Assessment 2025
Why in the news? Forest Declaration Assessment (an annual peer-reviewed global forest progress tracker) was released Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 Context: Follow-up to the 2021 COP26 pledge by world leaders to end deforestation and forest degradation … Continue reading
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
Why in the news? An analysis by the European non-profit think tank Sandberg has revealed that Indian exporters of iron and steel to the European Union may face Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) charges- the highest among all countries exporting … Continue reading
Egypt
Why in the news? Sharm el-Sheikh city in Egypt hosted Israel – Hamas peace deal. Egypt Location: Egypt is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the … Continue reading