Current Affairs

Why in the news? India and Mongolia entered into 10 pacts, expanding the relations into strategic partnership. Mongolia Location: It is a landlocked country in East Asia. Capital: Ulaanbaatar Border Countries: China and Russia Geography: Grasslands: Mongolian-Manchurian grassland Desert: Gobi … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Department of Legal Affairs under the Ministry of Law and Justice successfully held an event to demonstrate the “Live Cases” Dashboard of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) at the Ministry’s headquarters. Legal  … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The fourth edition of IUCN World Heritage Outlook was published in Abu Dhabi at the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. IUCN World Heritage Outlook 2025 What is it?: The IUCN World Heritage Outlook is a global … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has received the Kenton R. Miller Award, constituted by the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA). Kaziranga National Park Location: Assam Formation: It was created in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Finance has given in-principle approval for setting up Maitri II, India’s new research station in east Antarctica. Maitri II Research Station in Antarctica What is it?: Maitri II is India’s upcoming and fourth … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Armenia has become the newest state member of the IUCN, the announcement, made during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. Armenia Location: Armenia is a landlocked country in West Asia. Capital: Yerevan Borders: West … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Registrar-General of India (RGI) published Vital Statistics of India based on the Civil Registration System (CRS) and the report did not include Sikkim. Vital Statistics of India National Statistics: India registered 2.52 crore births in 2023, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 begins at Perth, Australia. Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 What is it?: It is a joint military exercise held between India and Australia. Period: It is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Australia. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Spratly Islands witness conflict between vessels of  China and Philippines. Spratly Islands Location: South China Sea Between Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and China. Composition: Around 100+ small islands, reefs, atolls, and shoals. Many are submerged … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Five beaches in Maharashtra have received the international Blue Flag certification which includes Shrivardhan and Nagaon beaches in Raigad district, Parnaka in Palghar, and Guhagar and Ladghar beaches in Ratnagiri district. Blue Flag Certification What is … Continue reading →