Current Affairs

Why in the news? Alliance for the Implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) was launched at COP – 30 of UNFCCC. Alliance for the Implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) Objective: To accelerate global support and financing for countries to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? NITI Aayog releases Report on Water Budgeting for Aspiration Blocks. Water Budgeting What is it?: Water budgeting is the scientific process of accounting for the inflow, outflow, and storage of water within a specific system (e.g., … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India has been unanimously re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee, representing Asia in global food standards development until 2027. Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) What is it?: The Codex Alimentarius Commission is an intergovernmental body established to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Minister for Agriculture announced that the centre is planning to bring amendments to the Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers’ Rights Act (PPV&FRA Act), 2001. Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers’ Rights Act (PPV&FRA … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change participated in and addressed the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Industry Leaders’ Roundtable held during the UNFCCC COP-30 negotiations at Belém, Brazil. LeadIT What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution had announced four new digital upgrades to strengthen the Food storage, logistics and Public Distribution System. Anna Sahayata Holistic AI Solution (ASHA) What is it?: It … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI  Mission, has launched ‘YUVA AI for ALL’. YUVA AI for ALL What is it?: ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ is a free, national-level online course aimed … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Government proposes a ₹30,000 crore outlay to extend and strengthen UDAN beyond April 2027. UDAN Scheme What is it?: UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) was launched in 2016 under the National Civil Aviation Policy to … Continue reading →

Why in the news India and Russia reiterated their resolve to achieve $100 billion bilateral trade by 2030 in Moscow and reviewed steps for the India-Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) free trade agreement in goods. Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Against the backdrop of continued hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Taliban administration Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi started a five-day tour of India. India’s Engagement with Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan Strategic Context: Security … Continue reading →