Current Affairs

The Chagos Archipelago consists of over 60 small islands located in the central Indian Ocean, south of the Maldives, and east of Seychelles. The largest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a key US-UK military base. It is the world’s largest marine … Continue reading →

A windfall tax is a special tax that governments impose on industries or entities earning unexpected, above-average profits due to external factors like market surges or geopolitical events. It is commonly levied on industries such as oil, gas, and mining. … Continue reading →

The National Education Policy 2020 aims to address issues of quality, equity, access, and affordability across all levels of education. It replaced the 34-year-old NEP of 1986. It is based on the recommendations of the Dr. K. Kasturirangan Committee. Targets … Continue reading →

Jyotirao Phule (11 April 1827 – 28 November 1890) was an Indian social reformer, writer, and advocate for equal rights for everyone, including the poor and women. Born in Pune, his wife is Savitribai Phule. Fact To Know Influenced by … Continue reading →

Union Territories (UTs) in India are centrally administered regions under direct control of the Union Government, and they were initially created through the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act (1956) and the States Reorganization Act (1956). Current Union Territories Andaman and Nicobar … Continue reading →

Located on Elephanta Island (historically known as Gharapuri, meaning “city of caves”), are a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Mumbai Harbour. Likely constructed between the 5th and 7th centuries CE during the rule of the Kalachuri or Chalukya dynasty. … Continue reading →

Bauxite is the ore of  aluminium, and  deposits of Bauxite are mainly associated with laterite regions (hills/plateaus) Major Producers Orissa Orissa is the largest producer, accounting for about 50% of the country’s total bauxite production. The main bauxite belt is … Continue reading →

It is an international treaty formed in the Rio Earth Summit ( 1992) to coordinate the global response to climate change. Headquarters: Bonn, Germany Objectives The primary role of UNFCCC is to provide a framework for negotiating specific international treaties, … Continue reading →

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship government scheme to promote rooftop solar installations for households, and it was launched in 2024. Under the Ministry of  New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) It is a central sector scheme. The … Continue reading →

The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, reserves one-third of seats for women in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly. It aims to boost women’s political participation amid India’s patriarchal landscape. Known as Nari Shakti Vandan … Continue reading →