Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Chhattisgarh government is preparing the Sirpur archaeological site in Mahasamund district for a UNESCO World Heritage nomination, introducing digital exhibits, and battery-operated transport. Sirpur Archaeological Site What is it?: Sirpur is a 5th–12th century multi-religious … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has mandated the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on all new mobile handsets manufactured or imported for sale in India. Sanchar Saathi App Launch: 2023 Ministry: Ministry of Communication Aim: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed online messaging platforms to bar users from accessing their services without the SIM card used to register for the application. SIM Binding What is it?: SIM Binding is a … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Conflict has flared once again between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Taliban claimed that Pakistan carried out air strikes inside its territory, killing 10 peo ple near the Durand Line Durand Line What is it?: The Durand … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Indian Navy commissioned the state-of-the-art Project 17A stealth frigates INS Taragiri. Project 17A Launch: Project 17 Alpha frigates (P-17A) were launched by the Indian Navy in 2019. Aim: To construct a series of stealth guided-missile … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has questioned the Centre on non-compliance of its directive to install CCTV cameras in the offices of agencies such as the CBI, ED, and NIA to prevent custodial torture. Custodial Torture What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? New brain atlases integrate multiple cutting-edge mapping techniques to track how neurons and glial cells develop, migrate, and diversify across different stages and species. Brain Atlas What is it?: Brain atlas is a scientific resource that … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Scientists recently tested a gene-editing method called adenine base editing to fix two severe mutations that cause -thalassemia, a genetic blood disease. Adenine Base Editing What is it? Adenine base editing (ABE) is a CRISPR-based genome … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The eleventh governing body meeting of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) or Plant Treaty concluded in Lima, Peru. International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Origin: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The IMD has forecast the formation of two cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal, which may undergo a Fujiwhara interaction. Fujiwhara Effect What is it?: The Fujiwhara Effect describes the interaction between two nearby cyclonic … Continue reading →