Current Affairs

Why in the news? Forest Declaration Assessment (an annual peer-reviewed global forest progress tracker) was released Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 Forest Declaration Assessment 2025 Context: Follow-up to the 2021 COP26 pledge by world leaders to end deforestation and forest degradation … Continue reading →

Why in the news? An analysis by the European non-profit think tank Sandberg has revealed that Indian exporters of iron and steel to the European Union may face Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) charges- the highest among all countries exporting … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Sharm el-Sheikh city in Egypt hosted Israel – Hamas peace deal. Egypt Location: Egypt is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Union Civil Aviation Minister inaugurated Alliance Air’s “Fare Se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme, offering passengers relief from fluctuating ticket prices and fostering affordable, predictable air travel in line with the UDAN vision. Fare se Fursat Fixed … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A high-level Saudi Arabia delegation met the Secretary, Union Ministry of Textiles, to advance bilateral cooperation in the textile sector. Saudi Arabia Location: Saudi Arabia is a west Asian country locate in Arabian Peninsula. Capital: Riyadh … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The African Union suspended Madagascar “with immediate effect” after a coup saw an elite Army unit seize power following President Andry Rajoelina’s impeachment. Coups in Africa and Impact on India Countries Recently Witnessing Coups: Mali (2020 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India has been elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council for the seventh time for a three-year term (2026-28) starting next year. United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) What is it?: The United Nations Human Rights … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Warm-water coral reefs have been identified as the world’s first climate tipping point, according to the Global Tipping Points Report 2025. Corals What is it?: Corals are calcareous rocks, formed from the skeletons of minute sea … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has for the first time evaluated the Indian wolf. Indian Wolf About: Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes) is a subspecies of grey wolf found across Southwest Asia … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Netherlands is to host the NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise “Steadfast Noon”. Netherlands Location: North-western Europe. Capital: Amsterdam Border Countries: Germany and Belgium. Maritime Border: North Sea in the western and northern side Climate: Temperate maritime … Continue reading →