Current Affairs
Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
Why in the news? The iDEXe – Defence Innovation Organisation has inked an MoU with EdCIL (India) Limited to foster the development of dual-use cutting-edge technologies , driven by the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program. … Continue reading
Exercise ZAPAD 2025
Why in the news? An Indian Armed Forces contingent departed to Russia, to participate in the military exercise ZAPAD 2025, scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025. Exercise ZAPAD 2025 What is it?: The Zapad exercise is … Continue reading
Adi Sanskriti Platform
Why in the news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of Adi Sanskriti platform. Adi Sanskriti Platform What is it?: It is a digital platform launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Aim: Aimed … Continue reading
NSTDFC and Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Why in the news? An MoU was signed between NSTDFC and Coal India to empower 30000 tribal students with Digital Learning, Mentorship & Better Infrastructure in Eklavya Model Residential Schools. National Scheduled Tribe Finance and Development Corporation(NSTDFC) What is it?: … Continue reading
Yemen
Why in the news? Israel launched deadly strike on Yemen’s Houthis. Yemen Location: Yemen is a West Asian country and it is located in the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. Capital: Sana Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman. Maritime Borders: … Continue reading
Poland
Why in the news? Poland shot down Russian drones entered its airspace since the start of Ukraine – Russia conflict and Poland invokes Article 4 of NATO. Poland Location: Country in central Europe. Capital: Warsaw Border countries: Lithuania, Russia, Belarus, … Continue reading
Vice President Election in India
Why in the news? C.P. Radhakrishnan was elected as the new Vice President of India. Vice President Election in India Constitutional Provision: Article 63 to 71 of the Indian Constitution deals with various provisions regarding the post of Vice President … Continue reading
Offshore Aquifers
Why in the news? US scientists discovered the presence of offshore aquifers in the Atlantic Ocean from New Jersey to Maine. Offshore Aquifers Definition: Offshore aquifers are bodies of porous rock or sediment containing freshwater located beneath the sea floor. … Continue reading
Lebanon
Why in the news? Lebanon’s Army is set to fully disarm Hezbollah near the border with Israel within three months. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: Beirut. Border Countries: Syria, Israel. Bordering Waterbodies: Mediterranean Sea. Climate: … Continue reading
Ethiopia
Why in the news? Ethiopia inaugurated Africa’s largest hydropower project called Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Ethiopia Location: It is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Capital: Addis Ababa Borders: Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan. Geographical … Continue reading