Current Affairs

Why in the news? An upgraded version of the Passport Seva Programme was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs. Passport Seva Programme What is it?: Passport Seva Programme (PSP) is the Government of India’s flagship e-governance initiative under the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The banking sector is projected to raise nearly ₹25,000 crore through Tier II bonds in the ongoing financial year. Tier II Bonds What is it?: Tier II Bonds are debt instruments issued by banks to augment … Continue reading →

Why in the news? As per the recent Global TB Report  2025 published shows tuberculosis incidence is falling in India by 21% a year. Tuberculosis Cause: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Affecting Body … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Brahmaputra, Teesta, and Dharla rivers have become unpredictable, eroding land faster than ever before. Riverbank Erosion Definition: Riverbank erosion refers to the removal of soil and sediment from riverbanks due to the flowing water’s hydraulic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Centre approved an Export Promotion Mission with an outlay of 25,060 crore for six financial years. Export Promotion Mission What is it?: Announced in the Union Budget 2025‑26, Export Promotion Mission is a flagship initiative … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has scored a big win in the general elections Iraq Location: West Asia Capital: Baghdad Border Countries: Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria. Bordering Waterbodies: Persian Gulf Major … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and Botswana formally announced the translocation of eight cheetahs from the African nation during the state visit of President Droupadi Murmu. Botswana Location: Botswana is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Capital: Gaborone Border Countries: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Delhi government has implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-III) as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) breached 400, entering the ‘severe’ category for the first time this season. Graded Response Action … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) affecting Mauritania and Senegal in Western Africa. Rift Valley Fever What is it?: Rift Valley Fever is a zoonotic viral disease primarily affecting … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ethiopia is set to be confirmed as host of the COP32 climate summit in 2027. Ethiopia Location: It is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Capital: Addis Ababa Borders: Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South … Continue reading →