Current Affairs

Note A freshwater lake in Jammu known as the ‘Jewel of Srinagar’. It is known for its Shikaras(houseboats) and floating gardens. Features Nishat and Shalimar Mughal gardens are seen in the pheriphery. The Telbal stream is the primary water source and … Continue reading →

The most common fungus every person has seen is the mushroom. They are part of Kingdom Fungi. The study of fungi is known as Mycology. Features Fungi can be single-celled or very complex multicellular organisms. Many fungi are free-living in soil … Continue reading →

The law was introduced during the time of Rajiv Gandhi to prevent MP’s /MLA’s defecting from their political parties to another party for money or power. It seeks to provide a stable government by ensuring the legislators do not switch … Continue reading →

The Security Council is one of the six organs of the UN and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security Membership It consists of 15 members: 5 permanent members (P5) with veto power—China, France, Russia, the UK, and the … Continue reading →

What is it? The repo rate (repurchase rate) is the interest rate at which the central bank(RBI) lends money to commercial banks. Who decides the repo rate? The monetary policy committee of the RBI decides the repo rate. Why is … Continue reading →

What is a drone? Drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are aircraft with no pilot. India has many drones for military purposes, which are both indigenous and imported. DRDO is the main manufacturer of indigenous drones. UPSC expects aspirants to … Continue reading →

The protocol aims to limit and reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions. The protocol entered into force from 2005. Features The protocol places more responsibility upon developed countries. It brought the principle of “common but differentiated responsibility and respective capabilities”. It … Continue reading →

Note It is a rechargeable power source that uses the movement of lithium ions between a negative anode and a positive cathode to store and release electrical energy Features It is known for its energy density, light weight, and long … Continue reading →

Agreement signed for the formation of the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) for six districts of Nagaland between the Government of India, the Government of Nagaland, and the Eastern Nagaland Peoples’ Organisation (ENPO). Features Powers related to 46 subjects will … Continue reading →

As per Prakash Singh Judgement, the DGP shall be selected by the State Government from amongst the three seniormost officers who have been empanelled by the Union Public Service Commission. Provisions Minimum tenure of at least two years, irrespective of … Continue reading →