Current Affairs

Why in the news? Protection measures need to be adopted for conserving Aravallis. Aravalli Range Location: It extends for about 650 km in a south-west to north-east direction across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. Features: It is one of the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The government launched the ASPIRE Scheme. ASPIRE Scheme Full Form: A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship What is it?: ASPIRE is an initiative of the Ministry of MSME aimed at promoting innovation, … Continue reading →

Param Vir Chakra It is India’s highest military decoration awarded for exceptional acts of valour, courage, and self-sacrifice in the face of the enemy during war. Applicable to personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Reserve Forces, Territorial Army, Militia, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? FSSAI initiates an egg safety drive following an uproar over the detection of nitrofurans. Nitrofurans What is it?:  Nitrofurans are synthetic, broad-spectrum antibiotics. Key Features: Classified as synthetic chemotherapeutic agents with a broad antimicrobial spectrum. Effective … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India launched its first fully indigenous microprocessor named DHRUV64. DHRUV64 Microprocessor What is it?: DHRUV64 is a fully indigenously developed microprocessor of India. Developed By:  Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) as a part of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? During the Vijay Diwas celebrations, the Indian Army showcased various indigenous technologies, including the Ekam AI and SAMBHAV project. Ekam AI What is it?: Ekam AI is a fully indigenous and secure artificial intelligence platform specifically … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent study has investigated the presence of inhalable microplastics across four Indian cities. Inhalable Microplastics What is it?: They are minuscule airborne plastic particles, smaller than 10 micrometres (µm), that remain suspended in the air … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 8th edition of Exercise Ekatha (2025) concluded in the Maldives. Exercise Ekatha 2025 What is it?: Exercise Ekatha is an annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A National workshop on Project Mausam was conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Project Mausam What is it?: is an Indian government–led cultural diplomacy and maritime heritage initiative, launched in 2014. Nodal Ministry: Ministry … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India reaffirmed its civilisational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and Sarva Dharma Samabhav at the 11th UNAOC held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. UN Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Launch: 2005 Initiated by: Republic of Türkiye & Spain, under … Continue reading →