Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Union Finance Minister formally launched the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), marking a significant milestone in India’s GST journey. Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) What is it?: GSTAT is a statutory … Continue reading →

Why in the news? IUCN has adopted a motion recognising India’s first Dugong Conservation Reserve in Palk Bay at IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025. Dugong What is it?: Dugong (Dugong dugon) also called ‘Sea Cow’ is one of the four … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The DRDO and the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) successfully test-fired the Intermediate Range Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher, under full operational conditions. Agni Prime (Agni-P) Missile Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Defence Ministry signed a contract to buy 97 light combat aircraft, of the Tejas Mark-1A variant, for the Indian Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., in a ₹62,370-crore deal. LCA Tejas Fighter History: The Light … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong with fierce winds and pounding rain, and headed into southern China. Super Cyclone Definition: Super cyclones are extremely intense tropical cyclones that form over the ocean and can cause devastating … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Visakhapatnam Declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG 2025) held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam Declaration on E-Governance What is it?: The declaration charted an ambitious and inclusive … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Defence Minister’s maiden visit to Morocco to inaugurate India’s first overseas defence manufacturing facility has marked the beginning of a new chapter in the long-standing friendship between India and Morocco. India-Morocco Relation Historical Context: India … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the Viksit Bharat Buildathon. Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 What is it?: It is a nationwide innovation movement / school-level hackathon / challenge launched by the Government of India to promote … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian External Affairs Minister urged Global South nations to reduce their dependency on single-source supply chains and advocate for fairer global governance, during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Protests erupt in Ladakh debanding the inclusion of the region into Sixth Schedule and for statehood. Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution Constitutional Provisions: The Sixth Schedule (Articles 244(2) and 275(1)) provides for autonomous administrative arrangements … Continue reading →