Current Affairs

Why in the news? Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation, Rosatom, strongly advocates the deployment of its SMRs in India. Small Modular Reactors (SMR) What is it?: SMRs are compact nuclear reactors with a capacity of 10-300 MW, designed to complement conventional … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Unchecked waste disposal and pollution have forced India to take urgent action by using modern technologies like bioremediation to manage and reduce waste. Bioremediation What is it?: It is a process involving naturally occurring or engineered … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 10th edition of  Exercise Garuda Shakti began in Himachal Pradesh. Exercise Garuda Shakti – 2025 What is it?: It is a bilateral military exercise between India and Indonesia. Objectives: The exercise aims to strengthen mutual … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Enforcement Directorate issued a notice to Kerala CM as a part of the KIIFB Masala Bond investigation. Masala Bond What is it?: These are the Rupee-denominated bonds issued outside India by Indian entities. Features: They … Continue reading →

Large Exposures Framework (LEF) It is a regulation initiative by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)  It sets limits on how much banks and NBFCs can lend to one borrower or a group of related borrowers, so that risks are … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Researchers of National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune discovered the Alakananda Galaxy. Alakananda Galaxy What is it?: It is a spiral galaxy, located about 12 billion light-years away Features: Two … Continue reading →

Why in the news? According to a study by ISRO the incidence of stubble burning in the Punjab region declined. Stubble Burning What is it?: Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover … Continue reading →

Why in the news? December 5 marks the death anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Birth Place: Sri Aurobindo was born on 15th August 1872 in Kolkata Academics and Career: Aurobindo received Western Education (from England) and cleared … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At the 50th anniversary occasion of Biological Weapons Convention, India calls for increased biosecurity. (Entered into force: 26 March 1975) Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Aim:  Effectively prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Recent study revealed  that Malaria sporozoites move through human skin in a corkscrew path. Malaria What is it?: Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Transmission: The parasites spread through the bites … Continue reading →