Current Affairs

Key Features of SWM Rules, 2026: Four-stream segregation at source: Wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste must be segregated at the point of generation. Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility (EBWGR): Bulk waste generators (like large residential … Continue reading →

What is the President’s Address? Article 87 of the Constitution mandates that the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together: At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha At the commencement … Continue reading →

Encourages investment, entrepreneurship, and remittances from overseas Indians. Enhance soft power between the countries through cultural interaction. Facilitate the availability of skilled professionals. Source: The Indian Express

It is located in Andhra Pradesh as part of the Godavari Delta region. Hope Island is part of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary The region has mangrove and dry deciduous tropical forest. The region is famous for the critically endangered vulture species … Continue reading →

The electoral roll, also known as the voter’s list, includes every person who is registered to vote in a designated area. It contains details like the name of voter, age, address, and part & serial number. The preparation, revision, and … Continue reading →

What is it? A polar vortex is a large area of persistent low pressure, generally located above each of Earth’s polar regions, containing a mass of extremely cold air. Characteristics of Polar Vortex: The direction of the vortex is anti-clockwise. … Continue reading →

Higher Import Burden: Rising prices increase the import bill for India. Widening Trade Deficit & CAD: Costlier gold imports raise foreign exchange outflow, worsening the current account deficit. Rupee Depreciation: Higher dollar demand for imports weakens the rupee. Inflationary Pressure: … Continue reading →

Need To Know The Antarctic Treaty establishes Antarctica as a zone dedicated to peace and scientific research and promotes international cooperation. It treats Antarctica as part of the global commons. It prohibits military activity, nuclear testing, and the disposal of … Continue reading →

The Northern Sea Route is in the Arctic Ocean that connects the Pacific and Atlantic oceans through the Arctic. Global warming and melting of ice in arctic has brought this route to prominence. Passes through seas like the Kara Sea, … Continue reading →

Aspirants are required to understand what is meant by Eco sensitive zone and what is prohibited there. They are buffer zones around National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries to act as shock absorbers, regulating human activities and minimizing developmental impact They … Continue reading →