Current Affairs

Why in the news? India is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its national song, Vande Mataram. Vande Mataram Author: Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875. Publication: First appeared in his 1882 novel Anandamath- a nationalist work depicting Hindu monks’ … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Minister for Environment addressed a high-level meeting under the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in New Delhi. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Launch: By India in April 2023 (on 50th anniversary of Project Tiger). … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A government working paper proposed that large language models (LLMs) should be permitted to access content that is freely available online. AI large language models (LLMs) What is it?: Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced artificial … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Biostimulants offer a sustainable alternative to chemical agricultural fertilizers in India. Biostimulants What are Biostimulants? Biostimulants are substances or micro-organisms that stimulate natural plant processes independent of nutrient content. They enhance nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, crop … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Despite a highly effective vaccine, measles caused approximately 95,000 deaths globally in 2024. Measles Cause: Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms  Dry Cough & Runny Nose Body Pains & Headache Sore Throat Watering & … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The India Posts introduced the DHRUVA framework. DHRUVA Framework Expansion of Abbreviation: DHRUVA stands for Development of Harmonized Rules, Understanding, Verification & Assessment. What is it?: It acts as a unified framework for monitoring, assessing, and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India launched the Export Promotion Mission. Export Promotion Mission What is it?: The Export Promotion Mission is a government initiative that acts as an umbrella mechanism to coordinate export-related policies, infrastructure, logistics, and support systems across … Continue reading →

Why in the news? DGCA issued show cause notice to IndiGo Airline company on their large scale operation disruptions recently. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) What is it?: DGCA is the regulatory body for civil aviation in India, which … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The PMFME Scheme has reported significant progress across multiple components. PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme What is it?: The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme is a centrally … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The NATGRID is gaining momentum as central agencies and police actively search for information. National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) What is it?: An integrated intelligence-sharing platform under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Establishment: Conceptualised in 2009 … Continue reading →