Current Affairs

Why in the news? Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 begins at Perth, Australia. Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2025 What is it?: It is a joint military exercise held between India and Australia. Period: It is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Australia. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Spratly Islands witness conflict between vessels of  China and Philippines. Spratly Islands Location: South China Sea Between Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and China. Composition: Around 100+ small islands, reefs, atolls, and shoals. Many are submerged … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Five beaches in Maharashtra have received the international Blue Flag certification which includes Shrivardhan and Nagaon beaches in Raigad district, Parnaka in Palghar, and Guhagar and Ladghar beaches in Ratnagiri district. Blue Flag Certification What is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Morocco witnessed GenZ form of protest. Morocco Location: Morocco is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Capital: Rabat Border Countries: Algeria Bordering Waterbodies: Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea Associated Geographical Feature: Border western … Continue reading →

Why in the news? According to the IUCN, the global population of green sea turtles has risen by 28% since the 1970s. Green Sea Turtle Distribution: Found in tropical and subtropical waters across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Commonly … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Pakistan – Afghanistan (Taliban) witnesses a war-like situation along the Durand Line. Pakistan–Afghanistan Conflict and its Implications on India Major Causes of the Conflict: Militant Sanctuaries: Pakistan accuses the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and allied groups of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Madagascar witnessed military coup and country suspended by African Union. Madagascar Location: Madagascar is a island country in Indian Ocean lying off the southeastern coast of Africa. Capital: Antananarivo Maritime Border Country: French territory of Réunion, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, unveiled the revamped ‘Sugamya Bharat App’ during the Purple Fest held in Goa. Sugamya Bharat App … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire under the mediation of the USA and Egypt. Israel–Hamas Ceasefire and Its Impact on Global Trade Channels of Impact on Global Trade: Maritime Route Restoration: Ceasefire reduces security threats along … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that the age restrictions under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, cannot be applied retrospectively to couples who had frozen embryos and initiated the surrogacy process before the Act came into force. Surrogacy … Continue reading →