Current Affairs

Introduced in India in 1985 under the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution of India Mention in the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution What is it?:  It lays down the process by which legislators may be disqualified on grounds of defection. … Continue reading →

Somali Jet The Somali Jet is a fast-moving air stream over the Horn of Africa, flowing from southwest to northeast over the Arabian Sea during the Southwest Monsoon (June to September). It plays a vital role in the onset of … Continue reading →

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is an autonomous intergovernmental organization established in 1957 under the United Nations system. Aiming to promote the safe, secure, and peaceful use of nuclear energy worldwide, while preventing its military use, including nuclear weapons … Continue reading →

She was the queen of the princely state of Jhansi Born in 1828 at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. At the age of 14, Manu got married to the Maharaja of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao Newalkar. Hence, Manikarnika became Laxmibai, Rani of Jhansi. … Continue reading →

Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the routing protocol that powers the Internet, responsible for exchanging routing information between different networks (Autonomous Systems) to determine the most efficient paths for delivering Internet traffic. How does it work? Routers in different Autonomous … Continue reading →

The 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty is a 30-year bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh, signed in December 1996, to share the  Ganga’s water during the lean season (January 1–May 31). The treaty is scheduled to expire in December 2026. Why such … Continue reading →

It is a premier multinational air combat exercise, scheduled to be held in Australia’s Northern Territory from July 20 to August 7, 2026. It aims to provide a platform for participating air forces to enhance operational interoperability, strengthen military cooperation, … Continue reading →

It is an inter-governmental organisation aimed at strengthening regional cooperation and sustainable development within the Indian Ocean region through its 22 Member States bordering the Indian Ocean and 9 Dialogue Partners. It was formed in 1997  Its secretariat is in … Continue reading →

The G7 (Group of Seven) is an informal forum of the world’s most advanced economies — France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Japan, the US, and Canada. Key Features Informal Grouping: No formal treaty, no permanent secretariat or bureaucracy.  Rotating Presidency: … Continue reading →

Also called the Mound of the Dead. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated on the banks of the River Indus in Punjab (Pakistan). Findings Great bath Granary Bronze dancing girl Seal of Pasupathi Mahadeva Steatite statue of a … Continue reading →