Current Affairs

PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Scheme (PMFME)

Why in the news? The PMFME Scheme has reported significant progress across multiple components. PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme What is it?: The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme is a centrally … Continue reading

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National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID)

Why in the news? The NATGRID is gaining momentum as central agencies and police actively search for information. National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) What is it?: An integrated intelligence-sharing platform under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Establishment: Conceptualised in 2009 … Continue reading

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Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI)

Why in the news?  Foreign investors have pulled out 11,820 crore from Indian equities in the rst week of December, primarily driven by the sharp depreciation of the rupee. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) Definition: FPI refers to securities and financial … Continue reading

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Technology Development Fund (TDF)

Why in the news? Seven TDF-developed technologies handed over by DRDO to the Armed Forces. Technology Development Fund (TDF) What is it?: It is a fund established to promote self-reliance in defence technology under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Nodal … Continue reading

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Border Roads Organisation (BRO)

Why in the news? Defence Minister inaugurated 125 BRO projects. Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Ministry: Ministry of Defence Aim: BRO is engaged in Infrastructure development in remote northern and north-eastern regions to ensure security along the Indian borders. Operative in: … Continue reading

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Benin

Why in the news? Benin forces foiled a coup attempt. Benin Location: West Africa Capital: Porto-Novo Border Countries: Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Niger Bordering Waterbodies: Atlantic Ocean Climate: Tropical Climate Associated International Grouping: African Union, ECOWAS. Source: The Hindu … Continue reading

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Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD)

Why in the news? The Quad grouping  held an official-level counterterrorism dialogue in New Delhi Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) What is it? : QUAD is an informal group of India, the US, Japan and Australia. Aim: It is a strategic … Continue reading

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Ethiopia’s Afar Depression

Why in the news? Scientists predict that Africa’s Afar region could become Earth’s next ocean basin. Ethiopia’s Afar Depression Other Name: Danakil Depression or  Afar Triangle. Location: Located in northeastern Ethiopia, extending into Djibouti and Eritrea. Fact: One of the … Continue reading

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Exercise Harimau Shakti – 2025

Why in the news? The Fifth edition of “Exercise Harimau Shakti -2025” commenced in Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. Exercise Harimau Shakti – 2025 What is it?: It is is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and … Continue reading

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Prelims Pointers

Initial Public Offering (IPO) An Initial Public Offering (IPO) is the process where a private company sells its shares to the public for the first time, transitioning it into a publicly traded entity listed on a stock exchange.  This allows … Continue reading

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