Current Affairs

Why in the news? Conflict between Cambodia – Thailand re-emerges and is heading towards full full-fledged war. Cambodia Location: Cambodia is a country on the Indochinese mainland of Southeast Asia. Capital: Phnom Penh Border Countries: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam. Bordering Waterbodies: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court of India held that rights associated with Indian Citizenship to those acquired citizenship under CAA 2019 are subject to verification of claims. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA),2019 Origin: The CAA, 2019 amends the Citizenship … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its national song, Vande Mataram. Vande Mataram Author: Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875. Publication: First appeared in his 1882 novel Anandamath- a nationalist work depicting Hindu monks’ … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Minister for Environment addressed a high-level meeting under the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) in New Delhi. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Launch: By India in April 2023 (on 50th anniversary of Project Tiger). … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A government working paper proposed that large language models (LLMs) should be permitted to access content that is freely available online. AI large language models (LLMs) What is it?: Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced artificial … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Biostimulants offer a sustainable alternative to chemical agricultural fertilizers in India. Biostimulants What are Biostimulants? Biostimulants are substances or micro-organisms that stimulate natural plant processes independent of nutrient content. They enhance nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, crop … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Despite a highly effective vaccine, measles caused approximately 95,000 deaths globally in 2024. Measles Cause: Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms  Dry Cough & Runny Nose Body Pains & Headache Sore Throat Watering & … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The India Posts introduced the DHRUVA framework. DHRUVA Framework Expansion of Abbreviation: DHRUVA stands for Development of Harmonized Rules, Understanding, Verification & Assessment. What is it?: It acts as a unified framework for monitoring, assessing, and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India launched the Export Promotion Mission. Export Promotion Mission What is it?: The Export Promotion Mission is a government initiative that acts as an umbrella mechanism to coordinate export-related policies, infrastructure, logistics, and support systems across … Continue reading →

Why in the news? DGCA issued show cause notice to IndiGo Airline company on their large scale operation disruptions recently. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) What is it?: DGCA is the regulatory body for civil aviation in India, which … Continue reading →