Current Affairs

Why in the news? U.S. expands sanctions on officials of International Criminal Court. International Criminal Court (ICC) What is it?: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organisation and international tribunal. Formation It is the first international criminal court … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Scientists in the U.S. are setting up a new experimental design that could let scientists test ideas at the intersection of quantum theory and general relativity. Quantum Mechanics What is it?: It is the branch of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Estimated population of saltwater crocodiles has shown an uptick in the Sundarban Biosphere reserve compared to last year. Sundarban Biosphere Reserve Location: On the delta of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers in the Bay of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources called for urgent actions to safeguard public health over concerns of continued presence of uranium contamination in drinking water sources in Punjab. Uranium Contamination of Groundwater What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Venezuela’s president said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to U.S. “threats”, after Washington raised the bounty to $50 million for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. Venezuela Location: It … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Myanmar and Thailand’s busiest trade crossing closed after the military junta pledged to throttle black markets funding armed opposition groups ahead of a disputed December election. Myanmar Capital: Naypyidaw Border Countries: Bangladesh, India , China, Thailand, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved procurement of LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. LCA Tejas Fighter History: The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme was started by the Government of India in 1984. Aim: To replace … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UNHCR, the refugee agency of the United Nations, has temporarily suspended the process of facilitating the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees apprehending arrest upon their arrival in Sri Lanka. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Serbia witness massive ant – government protest. Serbia Location: Serbia is a landlocked country in Southeast and Central Europe. Capital: Belgrade Border Countries: Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro to the southwest. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The rate of unemployment in the country declined to 5.2% in July from 5.6% in June, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Unemployment Definition: The International … Continue reading →