Current Affairs
PM Gati Shakti Scheme
Why in the news? The 99th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan was held in New Delhi. PM Gati Shakti Scheme Launched: October 2021 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Commerce & Industry Aim: … Continue reading
Malacca Strait
Why in the news? Singapore backed India’s plan to patrol the Malacca Strait, which is a strategically important area. Malacca Strait Geography: Location: Between the Malay Peninsula (West Malaysia) and Sumatra (Indonesia). Extent: Connects Andaman Sea (Bay of Bengal, Indian … Continue reading
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Why in the news? The free trade pact between India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will kickstart from October 1, 2025. European Free Trade Association (EFTA) What is it?: It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1960 by the … Continue reading
Exercise MAITREE
Why in the news? The 14th edition of the Exercise MAITREE commenced, Exercise MAITREE What is it?: It is joint army exercise between India and Thailand. Host: India Launch: Instituted in 2006 Aim: To foster Military Cooperation between India and … Continue reading
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ)
Why in the news? The Ministry of Earth Sciences has set up a 12-member drafting committe to prepare the contours of the new law in accordance with the provisions of High Sea Treaty. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) What is … Continue reading
Lebanon
Why in the news? Israel carry out drone acttack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: Beirut. Border Countries: Syria, Israel. Bordering Waterbodies: Mediterranean Sea. Climate: Mediterranean climate.
Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling
Why in the News? Union Cabinet approved Rs. 1500 Crore Incentive scheme to develop recycling capacity of critical minerals in India. Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling Need for the Scheme: As exploration and conventional mining for critical minerals have … Continue reading
Vikram 3201 Chip
Why in the news? India unveils its first fully indigenously developed 32 bit microprocessor- The Vikram 3201 at Semicon India 2025 conference. Vikram 3201 Chip What is it?: India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit space-grade microprocessor designed for launch-vehicle avionics and … Continue reading
Belgium
Why in the news? Belgium becomes the latest nation planning to recognise a Palestinian state. Belgium Location: Belgium is a country in North-western Europe Capital: Brussels Bordering Countries: Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, and France Bordering Water Body: North Sea Climate: Maritime … Continue reading
Exercise Yudh Abhyas
Why in the news? The 21th edition of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS” commenced at Alaska, USA. Exercise Yudh Abhyas What is it?: It is a joint military exercise conducted annually between the armies of India and USA. Origin: It has been … Continue reading