Current Affairs

The 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty is a 30-year bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh, signed in December 1996, to share the Ganga’s, water during the lean season (January 1–May 31). The treaty is scheduled to expire in December 2026. … Continue reading →

It is the legal tender of a nation issued in digital form by its central bank. RBI is the issuer in India. What are its features? Digital alternative to physical cash. Is available both for retail as well as wholesale. … Continue reading →

Location  It is a national park and tiger reserve located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. Key Features It is situated in the Aravali Hills. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including tigers, leopards, sloth bears, chinkara, … Continue reading →

The African Union, formed in 2002, is a successor body to the Organisation of African Unity, consisting of 55 members. Organisational Vision Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global … Continue reading →

The resistance developed by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites against the medicines used to control their growth i.e. Antibiotics. Why we need to be concerned? It is a major global public health threat because antibiotics are the last … Continue reading →

The Ministry of Housing launched the Urban Challenge Fund with the intention of including private entities in urban infrastructure development through competitive “challenge-mode” . Why such an initiative? Urban infrastructure development cannot be undertaken by public finance alone. Focus will … Continue reading →

Elephant tusks are considered to be horns by many , but they are actually teeth(long incisor teeth ). What needs to be looked for? Tusks never stop growing during the elephant’s life. Tusks are made of a material called dentin. … Continue reading →

When the two houses of the parliament convene to conduct the business of the house, we say that MPs are attending a session of the parliament. The parliament has three sessions during each financial year: the Budget Session (Feb–May), Monsoon … Continue reading →

Dhrupad is the oldest form of Indian Classical music heard today. Its origins date back to the sacred chants of the Vedic era, evolving into a classical musical form known for its meditative and devotional nature. What are its features? … Continue reading →

The Panchsheel Pact, or Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, was signed between India and China in 1954, to govern bilateral relations. What are the five principles? Mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity Non-aggression. Non-interference in each other’s internal affairs. … Continue reading →