Current Affairs

Why in the news? The 40th Asian Waterbird Census and 60th International Waterbird Census will enumerate the bird species of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and it’s adjoining wetlands. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Andhra Pradesh Geography Lies in the Godavari delta region … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and the Netherlands have signed an MoU to cooperate on the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. National Maritime Heritage Complex Project What is it?: The National Maritime Heritage Complex … Continue reading →

Why in the news? ISRO’s LVM-3 launch vehicle successfully launched the BlueBird Block 2 satellite. BlueBird Block – 2 (LVM3-M6) What is it?: It is a next-generation commercial communication satellite developed by AST SpaceMobile. Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Features: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) has successfully averted cyber fraud losses of around ₹660 crore. Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) What is it?: It is a risk-based analytical tool designed to assess the likelihood of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Scientists urged governments to take immediate action on plastic pollution, instead of waiting for the Global Plastic Treaty to launch. Global Plastic Treaty  What is it?: The Global Plastic Treaty seeks to create a legally binding … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court has placed Corporate Environmental Responsibility within the legal scope of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India Governed By: Companies Act, 2013 What is it?: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has released an advisory alerting citizens regarding Ghost Pairing attacks. Ghost Pairing What is it?: Ghost pairing is a social-engineering–based cyberattack in which fraudsters secretly link a victim’s WhatsApp account … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The MMOD protection scheme for Gaganyaan follows internationally recognised standards, incorporating passive protective measures such as Whipple shields. Micrometeoroids What is it?: They are typically extremely small meteoroid particles, with sizes ranging from a few micrometers … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Soil tests found dangerously high concentrations of Aluminium in Kuttanad Paddy fields. Kuttanad Paddy system What is it?: Kuttanad Paddy system is a unique below-sea-level rice cultivation practice in Kerala. Features: Recognised by the Food and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The IRDAI has permitted insurers and reinsurers to invest in select bonds of AIFIs. All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) What are they?: All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) are specialized development finance bodies in India that provide … Continue reading →