Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Union Minister for Science and Technology announced that there are four Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters being developed in India. Hydrogen Valley Innovation Clusters (HVIC) What is it?: HVICs are geographical clusters designed to demonstrate the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Army sets up three new garrisons near the strategic Siliguri Corridor. Siliguri Corridor Other Name: Chicken’s Neck Corridor Location: West Bengal, India. Width: The corridor is about 20-22 km wide at its narrowest point. Bordering … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Hepatitis A is becoming a mounting threat in India, which needs to be addressed via the Universal Immunisation Programme. Hepatitis A What is it?: Hepatitis A is an acute viral infection caused by the Hepatitis A … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Union Science and Technology Minister said the ministry is working on stem cell therapy and genetic solutions for diabetes, while expressing concern over the cases in India. Stem Cells The smallest functional unit of life is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Iranian forces recently seized a Marshall Islands flagged oil tanker as it passed through the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoint. Strait of Hormuz Location: Narrow waterway between Iran (north) and UAE & … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Venezuela has expressed keen interest in enhancing cooperation with India in critical minerals sector and attract investments, the commerce ministry said. Venezuela Location: It is a South American country. Capital: Caracas Bordering Countries: Guyana, Brazil, and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? NASA launched its latest Mars mission- The ESCAPADE Mission. ESCAPADE Mission What is it?: ESCAPADE stands for Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers. It comprises two identical spacecraft, nicknamed Blue and Gold, that will travel … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent study has traced the covert molecular progression of rheumatoid arthritis during its preclinical phase. Rheumatoid Arthritis What is it?: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disorder that primarily affects synovial joints. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to declare 31468.25 hectares of Saranda forest area as a wildlife sanctuary. Saranda Forest Area Location: Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum District- Southern part of Jharkhand bordering Odisha Geography: Part … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India’s first MWh-scale Vanadium redox flow battery was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Power. Vanadium Flow Battery What is it?: A Vanadium Flow Battery (VFB) is an electrochemical energy storage system where vanadium ions in … Continue reading →