Current Affairs

Why in the news? In recent years, amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act have been introduced to strengthen domestic mining by enabling exploration licences, national-level auctions, inclusion of mining-associated minerals, and the creation of a national … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The NCBC has proposed removing 35 communities from the Central OBC list in West Bengal. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Formation Established in 1993 under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. Received constitutional … Continue reading →

Why in news? India continues to account for about 57% of global leprosy cases, with factors such as genetic vulnerability and poor living conditions increasing susceptibility to the disease. Leprosy Other Nme: Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s Disease. Fact: … Continue reading →

Why in the news The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance and initiated a formal inquiry into the reported air and water pollution attributed to Fresh Cut Organic Products Private Limited in Kerala. National Green Tribunal (NGT) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ministry of Minority Affairs, in association with Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM), Tripura, organized an Industry Conclave on Convergence for Viksit Bharat-2047 through skilling under PM VIKAS in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? While the PM Internship Scheme’s pilot project has exceeded its target of pro viding 1.25 lakh internship opportunities in a year, it has found few takers among India’s youth, data presented to Parliament show. PM Internship … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At a time when India is slated to host the World Circular Economy Forum next year (2026), Finland plans to hold road shows across major cities in India to highlight circular economy and the opportunities it … Continue reading →

What is it? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance reviewed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and highlighted the achievements of the code. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 Aim: It was enacted to modernize India’s business distress resolution process and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) may strengthen its public health security systems by tapping into social media posts, which could enhance its predictive model for disease pattern detection and outbreak surveillance. National Centre for … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 14th edition of Exercise EKUVERIN commenced. Exercise EKUVERIN – 2025 What is it?: It is the biennial joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF). Host: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India … Continue reading →