Current Affairs

Exercise Garuda Shakti – 2025

Why in the news? The 10th edition of  Exercise Garuda Shakti began in Himachal Pradesh. Exercise Garuda Shakti – 2025 What is it?: It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Indonesia. Objectives: The exercise aims to strengthen mutual … Continue reading

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Masala Bond

Why in the news? The Enforcement Directorate issued a notice to Kerala CM as a part of the KIIFB Masala Bond investigation. Masala Bond What is it?: These are the Rupee-denominated bonds issued outside India by Indian entities. Features: They … Continue reading

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Prelims Pointers

Large Exposures Framework (LEF) It is a regulation initiative by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)  It sets limits on how much banks and NBFCs can lend to one borrower or a group of related borrowers, so that risks are … Continue reading

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Alakananda Galaxy

Why in the news? Researchers of National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune discovered the Alakananda Galaxy. Alakananda Galaxy What is it?: It is a spiral galaxy, located about 12 billion light-years away Features: Two … Continue reading

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Stubble Burning

Why in the news? According to a study by ISRO the incidence of stubble burning in the Punjab region declined. Stubble Burning What is it?: Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover … Continue reading

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Sri Aurobindo Ghosh

Why in the news? December 5 marks the death anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Birth Place: Sri Aurobindo was born on 15th August 1872 in Kolkata Academics and Career: Aurobindo received Western Education (from England) and cleared … Continue reading

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Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)

Why in the news? At the 50th anniversary occasion of Biological Weapons Convention, India calls for increased biosecurity. (Entered into force: 26 March 1975) Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Aim:  Effectively prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of … Continue reading

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Malaria

Why in the news? Recent study revealed  that Malaria sporozoites move through human skin in a corkscrew path. Malaria What is it?: Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Transmission: The parasites spread through the bites … Continue reading

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Ebola Virus

Why in the news? Democratic Republic of Congo authorities declared the end of Ebola cases in the country. Ebola Virus Origin of Name: The virus is named after the Ebola river (Republic of Congo ) — as a village situated … Continue reading

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Lebanon

Why in the news? Lebanon and Israel have both named civilian representatives to a committee that was previously composed only of military officials to oversee implementation of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: … Continue reading

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