Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Union Education Minister tabled the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill What is it?: The Bill represents a major structural reform aimed at improving academic quality, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister visited Jordan for bilateral discussions. Jordan Location: West Asia Capital: Amman Border Countries: Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the West Bank. Bordering Waterbodies: Jordan has the Gulf of Aqaba (Red Sea)in the south, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The unemployment rate has declined to 4.7% in November, marking its lowest level since April, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS). Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) What is it?: It is a nationwide survey … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ponduru Khadi received the GI tag. Ponduru Khadi What is it?: Ponduru Khadi is a renowned handspun and handwoven cotton fabric from Andhra Pradesh Importance: During the pre-independence period, Mahatma Gandhi highlighted the virtues of the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Vice President of India released a commemorative postage stamp in honour of the king Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II (Suvaran Maran). Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar ( 705 to 745 AD) Who is he?: Perumbidugu Mutharaiyar II, also known as … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Two new wetlands- Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay designated as Ramsar Sites. Siliserh Lake Location: Rajasthan Features: A human-made lake situated within the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve. Lies in a semi-arid zone and serves … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Madhya Pradesh CM announced that the Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve will be developed as a cheetah habitat. Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve Location: Madhya Pradesh Features: Encompasses parts of Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary and Durgavati Wildlife Sanctuary. Named … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent study shows an increase in cyclone and flood events in the south and southeast Asia due to the influence of climate change and deforestation. Cyclone  What is it?: A cyclone is a large-scale atmospheric … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Fossils indicate that Dugongs have shaped the Persian Gulf for over 20 Million years. Dugong What is it?: Dugong (Dugong dugon) also called ‘Sea Cow’ is the only existing species of herbivorous mammal that lives exclusively … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Union Jal Shakti Minister launched Sujalam Bharat App. Sujalam Bharat App What is it?: A nationwide digital platform providing real-time, geo-referenced data on rural drinking water schemes, designed for citizens, Gram Panchayats, VWSCs, States/UTs, and institutions. … Continue reading →