Current Affairs
National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025
Why in the news? Government of India notified National Policy on Geothermal Energy to accelerate clean energy transition, supporting India’s net zero 2070 commitment. National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025 What is it?: It aims to unlock India’s largely untapped … Continue reading
National Logistics Policy
Why in the news? National Logistics Policy completes three years of its implementation, strengthening India’s Logistics sector. National Logistics Policy What is it?: It is a cross‐sectoral, multi‐jurisdictional effort to transform India’s logistics ecosystem that aims to reduce costs, improve … Continue reading
Syria
Why in the news? Syria, Israel advance security talks as U.S. pushes peace settlement. Syria Location: Syria is a Western Asian country located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. Capital: Damascus Borders Countries: Turkey , Iraq , Jordan, Israel … Continue reading
Stubble Burning
Why in the news? The Supreme Court and the Union government clashed over how to address stubble-burning by farmers. Stubble Burning Definition – Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover crop residue … Continue reading
AI in Governance
Why in the news? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is planning to develop an AI model designed to help auditors, thereby improving efficiency in auditing processes. AI in Governance What is it?: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance refers … Continue reading
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
Why in the news? The first round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which includes Russia, is likely to take place in early November. Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) What is … Continue reading
Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
Why in the news? Despite the issues existing such as late OTPs and Payment failures, the number of online RTI queries showed a rise. Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 The RTI Act came into force with effect from October … Continue reading
Sarnath
Why in the news? Ahead of the visit of the UNESCO team to Sarnath, Archeological Survey of India proposed for a new plaque at the site which gives the credit of preserving the site to a local ruler instead of … Continue reading
Venezuela
Why in the news? As per Venezuela officials India is set to start pilot projects in Venezuela in “priority areas” such as agriculture, pharmaceuticals and digital public infrastructure. Venezuela Location: It is a South American country. Capital: Caracas Bordering Countries: … Continue reading
Radar Technology
Why in the news? With the procurement of a range of advanced air defence (AD) radars, the Indian Army has begun the process of plugging gaps in its air defence network along the northern and western borders. Radar Technology What … Continue reading