Current Affairs

Autonomous District Councils are statutory, self-governing bodies established under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution to administer tribal areas, primarily in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura. Facts to Know About It enables tribal communities to govern themselves and preserve their cultural … Continue reading →

The recent struggle between Iran and Israel has again brought to light the Persian gulf. What do you need to know? The Persian Gulf, shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean that lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. It is bordered by Iran, the UAE, Oman, … Continue reading →

The recent conflicts across globe has resulted in many sovereign countries closing their airspace. It is done with the intention to protect their territorial rights. What you need to know? Airspace is the part of the atmosphere a state controls, … Continue reading →

Biometrics are biological measurements — or physical characteristics — that can be used to identify individuals. Facts to know It can involve physiological sources (fingerprints, iris, facial, vein, DNA) and behavioural sources (gait, voice, typing rhythm). It helps to accurately identify an … Continue reading →

Generative AI, is an Artificial Intelligence  that can create original content such as text, images, video, audio or software code in response to a user’s prompt or request. Facts to know about Generative AI It uses existing data to create … Continue reading →

One of the key tributaries of the Indus, the Chenab, originates in Himachal Pradesh from the Chandra and Bhaga. What you need to know? The river initially forms by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga in the Lahaul district … Continue reading →

It is a diagnostic technique used to identify the presence of virus or bacteria. It uses the presence of genetic material to identify the pathogen. Facts to know It is used to identify infectious diseases like COVID-19, HIV, and hepatitis. … Continue reading →

Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease. It is one of the most challenging diseases in tropical areas. What do you need to know? It is caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes It does not spread from person to person. Blood … Continue reading →

The recent attack on Afghanistan from across the Pakistan border has again brought to light the historic conflict-torn Durand Line. Facts to know about the border It was created in 1893 to separate the British-controlled India from Afghanistan. Now serves … Continue reading →

Missile shields or defence shields are intended to protect the airspace of countries from enemies. The Iron Dome of Israel is a recurrent defence shield that is recurrently in news now. Important Missile Shields Around the World Missile Defence Systems … Continue reading →