Current Affairs

Why in the news? Anew rapid survey re port documented 283 species of insects and spiders in a woodland habitat of the Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park Location: Assam Formation: It was created in the year of 1904. Protection … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Sonam Wangchuk, prominent climate activist and educationist of Ladakh was detained under the National Security Act of 1980 National Security Act (NSA) of 1980 What is it?: The National Security Act (NSA) was enacted in 1980 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Moldovans cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference. Moldova Capital: Chișinău Location: Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, on the northeastern corner of the Balkans. Borders: Romania, Ukraine … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Foreign Ministers of IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) strongly criticised Israel’s attacks against Gaza. IBSA Dialogue Forum What is it?: The IBSA Dialogue Forum (India, Brazil, South Africa) is an international tripartite grouping for promoting … Continue reading →

Why in the news? BRICS nations criticise protectionism, condemn  Israeli strikes against Qatar during the 80th session of UN General Assembly. BRICS Grouping Formations In 2001, the British Economist Jim O’Neill coined the term BRIC to describe the four emerging … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Astrosat mission, India’s first Space observatory completes 10 years. Astrosat Mission What is it?: ASTROSAT is India’s first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, launched by ISRO in 2015 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota) using the PSLV-C30. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has introduced digital governance reforms for Gram Panchayats, in line with the vision of Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, aimed at fostering transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity in rural administration. Digital … Continue reading →

Why in the news? As per the study the earthquake swarm that hit Greece is due to magma push in Santorini and  Kolumbo volcanos which share a common magma chamber. Volcano-Induced Earthquakes Definition: A volcano-induced earthquake (volcanic earthquake) is a … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (CDBR) in Himachal Pradesh, along with 25 other biosphere reserves across several countries, has been included in World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) by UNESCO. UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves … Continue reading →

Why in the news? September 26, 2025, marks the 205th birth anniversary of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar Birth:   Born in 1820 in Birsingha village (Medinipur, Bengal). Early Life: Excelled in Sanskrit studies at Sanskrit College, Calcutta. Known … Continue reading →