Current Affairs
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed in 1968 and came into force in 1970 with the aim of Prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Promote peaceful use of nuclear technology. Encourage nuclear disarmament. Fact To Know Recognized Nuclear Weapon … Continue reading
PM E-DRIVE Scheme
It is scheme under Ministry of Heavy Industries with aim to expedite the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) by providing upfront incentives for their purchase, as well as by facilitating the establishment of essential charging infrastructure for EVs. Target Support … Continue reading
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA)
It is a scheme under the Ministry of Rural Development aimed to provide a legal right for 100 days of employment in every financial year to at least one member of every rural household whose adult members agree to do … Continue reading
Artemis 2 Mission
It is NASA’s first mission to carry humans to the vicinity of the moon since 1972 and is scheduled to launch in April 2026. Fact To Know The objective is to test human-rated deep space systems It is the second … Continue reading
Great Indian Bustard
Rajasthan’s state bird and it is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. Need To Know Ecological Habitat: Grasslands Threats: Electrocution with power transmission lines, Hunting and Habitat loss Protection Status: IUCN Staus: Critically Endangered CITES: Appendix1 Convention … Continue reading
Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Red Sea
Bab el-Mandeb Strait It is strait between Arabia (northeast) and Africa (southwest) that connects the Red Sea (northwest) with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean (southeast). It forms a vital strategic link in the maritime trade route between the Mediterranean … Continue reading
Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle
It is a freshwater turtle belonging to the family Geoemydidae and also known as the Bengal Roof Turtle. Fact To Know Habitat: It was historically found in the river systems of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, particularly in large, deep rivers … Continue reading
Malaria
Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Need To Note Transmission: The parasites spread through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Treatment: Malaria is preventable as well as curable. Symptoms of Malaria: Headache, Fever, Fatigue, … Continue reading
Indus Water Treaty
It was signed in 1960 between India and Pakistan with World Bank mediation, allocating waters of the Indus River system to resolve post-partition disputes. India controls the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) for unrestricted use. Pakistan manages the Western Rivers … Continue reading
Avalanche
An avalanche is a sudden, rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a mountain or slope. Types Rock Avalanches: Consist of large segments of shattered rock Ice Avalanches: Occur in the vicinity of a glacier Debris Avalanches: Contain a … Continue reading