Current Affairs

Why in the news? Syria, Israel advance security talks as U.S. pushes peace settlement. Syria Location: Syria is a Western Asian country located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. Capital: Damascus Borders Countries: Turkey , Iraq , Jordan, Israel … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court and the Union government clashed over how to address stubble-burning by farmers. Stubble Burning Definition – Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover crop residue … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is planning to develop an AI model designed to help auditors, thereby improving efficiency in auditing processes. AI in Governance What is it?: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance refers … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which includes Russia, is likely to take place in early November. Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Despite the issues existing such as late OTPs and Payment failures, the number of online RTI queries showed a rise. Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 The RTI Act came into force with effect from October … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ahead of the visit of the UNESCO team to Sarnath, Archeological Survey of India proposed for a new plaque at the site which gives the credit of preserving the site to a local ruler instead of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? As per Venezuela officials India is set to start pilot projects in Venezuela in “priority areas” such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals and digital public infrastructure. Venezuela Location: It is a South American country. Capital: Caracas Bordering Countries: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? With the procurement of a range of advanced air defence (AD) radars, the Indian Army has begun the process of plugging gaps in its air defence network along the northern and western borders. Radar Technology What … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The scheme completes two years, registering 30 lakh artisans and craftsmen under its purview. PM Vishwakarma Scheme What is it?: The scheme announced by PM Modi in his independence day address. Aim – Aims to provide … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Light pollution is reported to cause disruptions in the circadian rhythm of birds, keeping them awake during the night. Light Pollution and Impact on Biodiversity What is it?: Excessive, misdirected, or obtrusive artificial light introduced into … Continue reading →