Current Affairs

Why in the news? As the Right To Information (RTI) Act completes 20 years on October 12, 2025. Right to Information (RTI) Act The RTI Act came into force with effect from October 2005. RTI is an act of the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Despite ambitious goals to restore 100 million hectares of land across Africa, the Great Green Wall project faces significant challenges in Senegal. Great Green Wall Project Launch: Launched by African Union in 2007 Supported by: UNCCD … Continue reading →

Why in the news? National Crime Records Bureau data for 2023 showed an increase in crimes against Scheduled tribes in India. Crimes Against Tribals Facts: NCRB data for 2023 shows an 8% increase in registered atrocities against Scheduled Tribes (STs) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A report published by Sa-Dhan, a microfinance self-regulatory body, pointed out that defaults in microfinance loans have seen a sharp increase in 2024-25. Microfinance What is it?: Microfinance refers to the provision of financial services- such … Continue reading →

Why in the News? India notified its first legally binding greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity reduction targets for key industrial sectors. Greenhouse Gases Emission Intensity Target Rules, 2025 What is it?: The Rules formulated are a measure to operationalise provisions … Continue reading →

Why in the News? The Union Education Ministry rolls out a plan to introduce AI in school curriculum from Class 3 onward from 2026-27. AI in School Education Policy Milestones: National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (2018): Identified education as a … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Army inducted Saksham Counter-UAS Grid system to secure tactical battlefield space, ensuring comprehensive airspace security. ‘Saksham’ Counter-Unmanned Aerial System Grid System What is it?: Saksham stands for “Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UN to cut 25% of its global peacekeeping force in response to U.S. funding strains. UN Peacekeeping Forces (UNPK) What is it?: The UN Peacekeeping Forces were established when the UN Security Council approved the deployment … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has expanded the ambit of e-NAM by adding nine new commodities taking the total number of commodities under e-NAM to 247. National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) What is it?: It … Continue reading →

Why in the News? India has launched the National Red List Assessment initiative during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi. National Red List Assessment Purpose: To fulfil India’s commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the … Continue reading →