Current Affairs

Where it is? It is an endorheic lake located in Ladakh. It is located in both India and China. Key Features of Pangong Lake It is a boomerang-shaped, landlocked saltwater lake. This is home to the Kiang, a Tibetan wild … Continue reading →

Uranium that is naturally found is not capable of initiating a proper nuclear reaction. Enrichment helps in making naturally mined uranium capable of initiating a chain reaction. Why enrichment is needed? Uranium oxide which is the outcome of uranium mining … Continue reading →

The rules will help in effective implementation of Data Protection Act,2023. GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is the EU counterpart of this act. Features Focuses on management of digital personal data in and from India. The act will be implemented … Continue reading →

Bamboo are fast growing perennial plants belonging to the grass family. Distribution Bamboos are distributed in tropical and subtropical to mild temperate regions. In India it is found naturally across the country except Kashmir. Bamboos are found as deciduous and … Continue reading →

A national park in the Vindhya’s of Madhya Pradesh. It is in news due to the Cheetah reintroduction programme. Ecosystem Features The Kuno river ,a tributary of Chambal passes through this park. It has dry deciduous forest characterised by Kardhai, … Continue reading →

Note A freshwater lake in Jammu known as the ‘Jewel of Srinagar’. It is known for its Shikaras(houseboats) and floating gardens. Features Nishat and Shalimar Mughal gardens are seen in the pheriphery. The Telbal stream is the primary water source and … Continue reading →

The most common fungus every person has seen is the mushroom. They are part of Kingdom Fungi. The study of fungi is known as Mycology. Features Fungi can be single-celled or very complex multicellular organisms. Many fungi are free-living in soil … Continue reading →

The law was introduced during the time of Rajiv Gandhi to prevent MP’s /MLA’s defecting from their political parties to another party for money or power. It seeks to provide a stable government by ensuring the legislators do not switch … Continue reading →

The Security Council is one of the six organs of the UN and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security Membership It consists of 15 members: 5 permanent members (P5) with veto power—China, France, Russia, the UK, and the … Continue reading →

What is it? The repo rate (repurchase rate) is the interest rate at which the central bank(RBI) lends money to commercial banks. Who decides the repo rate? The monetary policy committee of the RBI decides the repo rate. Why is … Continue reading →