Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Union Textiles Secretary has stated that the Shilp Didi programme is driving growth in the incomes of women entrepreneurs. Shilp Didi Programme What is it?: It is a government initiative aimed at economically empowering women … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The CoP20  CITES has concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marking the 50th anniversary of the Convention. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Also known as: Washington Convention. Adopted: 1973; Entered … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The ADB has revised India’s economic growth forecast upward to 7.2% for the current fiscal. Asian Development Bank (ADB) Formation: Established in 1966. Headquartered: Manila, Philippines. Members: Owned by 68 members. Aim: To promote social and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Prime Minister paid tribute to C. Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary Rajagopalachari Birth: Born on December 10, 1878, in Hosur, Tamil Nadu Role in India’s Freedom Movement: Early Congressman and part of the Non-Cooperation Movement … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and Italy set to implement the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. Italy Location: southern and western Europe. Capital: Rome Border Countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The inaugural meeting of the India-Brunei Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation was held in New Delhi. Brunei Location: Southeast Asia Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan Bordering Country: Malaysia Bordering Waterbody: South China Sea Climate: Tropical … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Deepavali festival was added in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) What is it?: According to UNESCO, Intangible Cultural Heritage refers to “practices, expressions, knowledge, and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Captive breeding helps in steadying Western Tragopan population in India. Western Tragopan What is it?: The Western Tragopan is one of the rarest and most threatened pheasants in the world, which is known as Jujurana (“King … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Prime Minister urged the citizens to participate in the ‘Your Money, Your Right’ Movement. ‘Your Money, Your Right’ Movement Launch: 2025 Ministry: Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance. What is it?: A national-level … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Aditiya – L1 has revealed the reason behind the unusual behavior of a 2024 solar storm. Aditya-L1 Mission Launched by: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Objectives: To study and understand the mechanisms behind- Coronal Heating and … Continue reading →