Current Affairs
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
CPI measures changes in prices of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption. Facts you need to know ( Please learn thoroughly these for 2026 CSE Prelims) It is used as a tool by governments and … Continue reading
Biobanks
It is a repository of samples of animal cells including oocytes (egg cells), sperm and somatic cells which are stored in liquid nitrogen to -196°C. It can be created for storing both human as well as animal cells. Features Used … Continue reading
Photorealistic AI Content
It is native to freshwater habitats from south-eastern Iran to the Indian subcontinent. It refers to photos, videos, and audios generated by Artificial Intelligence which has very close resemblance to real-world photos or recordings. Such content is perceived as indistinguishable … Continue reading
Net Zero
Net zero or carbon neutral refers to a state in which the greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by removal out of the atmosphere. What you need to know? The Paris agreement in 2015 added a complementary goal … Continue reading
Northern Lights
Aurora borealis or northern lights in the northern counterpart of Aurora australis(Southern Lights). What is this optical phenomenon? When the charged particles from the sun( solar flares) come in contact with Earth’s magnetic shield, it results in the release of … Continue reading
No Confidence Motion
When members of the house (legislative or parliament) loses confidence upon persons holding certain post, to decide whether they can continue in the post a no-confidence motion is held. Constitutional Provisions Article 75(3) states that the Council of Ministers are … Continue reading
Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund traded on stock exchanges, similar to individual stocks, which pools money to invest in a diversified portfolio of assets like stocks, bonds, or commodities. The trading value of an ETF … Continue reading
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
The scheme launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship aims to make youth employable by providing them industry-relevant, free short-term training. Key Provisions National Skill Development Corporation is the implementing agency. The Speaker can be removed from office … Continue reading
Mugger Crocodile
It is native to freshwater habitats from south-eastern Iran to the Indian subcontinent. The crocodiles are poikilothermic reptiles and mugger crocodiles need to burrow deep to protect from ambient temperature changes. What makes them important? Mugger crocodiles are categorized as … Continue reading
MSME Sector in India
MSMEs are Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises that are usually involved in the manufacture and production of goods and commodities. Budget 2025-26 has targeted MSME sector through increased credit access, entrepreneurial support, and sector-specific initiatives What makes them important? They … Continue reading