Current Affairs

State Development Loans or SDLs are issued by the State Governments to fund their fiscal deficit. Each state can borrow up to a set limit. The RBI manages SDL issues. Note: Do you feel SDL borrowing is to bypass FRBM … Continue reading →

Note Ethanol Blending involves mixing ethanol with petrol to create a cleaner, more sustainable fuel. Initially, the target was 5% blending, which has now been increased to 20% blending. Benefits Reduces hydrocarbon emissions, making the atmosphere cleaner (GHG emissions from … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Arab League or Leagues of Arab States is a 22 member organisation with membership in both Asia and Africa. Note: The Relations with Arabs dates back to ancient times when traders, scholars and diplomats would often … Continue reading →

What is IONS? Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a voluntary initiative that brings together navies of the littoral states of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) to discuss region-specific maritime cooperation. Functions / Objectives: Provides an open forum for dialogue … Continue reading →

Key Features of SWM Rules, 2026: Four-stream segregation at source: Wet waste, dry waste, sanitary waste, and special care waste must be segregated at the point of generation. Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility (EBWGR): Bulk waste generators (like large residential … Continue reading →

What is the President’s Address? Article 87 of the Constitution mandates that the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together: At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the Lok Sabha At the commencement … Continue reading →

Encourages investment, entrepreneurship, and remittances from overseas Indians. Enhance soft power between the countries through cultural interaction. Facilitate the availability of skilled professionals. Source: The Indian Express

It is located in Andhra Pradesh as part of the Godavari Delta region. Hope Island is part of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary The region has mangrove and dry deciduous tropical forest. The region is famous for the critically endangered vulture species … Continue reading →

The electoral roll, also known as the voter’s list, includes every person who is registered to vote in a designated area. It contains details like the name of voter, age, address, and part & serial number. The preparation, revision, and … Continue reading →

What is it? A polar vortex is a large area of persistent low pressure, generally located above each of Earth’s polar regions, containing a mass of extremely cold air. Characteristics of Polar Vortex: The direction of the vortex is anti-clockwise. … Continue reading →