Current Affairs

Why in the news? According to the report, ‘Crime in India’, published by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) the number of cases registered under the cybercrimes category rose to 86,420 in 2023 from 65,893 cases recorded in 2022. Cybercrimes in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Prime Minister paid tribute to Rani Rashmoni on her Birth Anniversary. Rani Rashmoni Early Life: Born in 1793 in a poor Kaivarta (fishing community) family in Bengal. After her husband’s death, she assumed charge of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? There exists an Urban-rural divide in terms of Green economy adoption where rural India stands behind the urban India in attraction of Green investments and infrastructure. Green Economy What is it?: The Green Economy is an … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Denmark, Norway report new drone sightings at military installations. Denmark Location: Nordic country in Northern Europe. Capital: Copenhagen Borders Land Borders: Germany Maritime Borders: Sweden, Norway, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Canada (In Greenland … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Anew rapid survey re port documented 283 species of insects and spiders in a woodland habitat of the Kaziranga National Park. Kaziranga National Park Location: Assam Formation: It was created in the year of 1904. Protection … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Sonam Wangchuk, prominent climate activist and educationist of Ladakh was detained under the National Security Act of 1980 National Security Act (NSA) of 1980 What is it?: The National Security Act (NSA) was enacted in 1980 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Moldovans cast ballots in a tense parliamentary election plagued by claims of Russian interference. Moldova Capital: Chișinău Location: Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, on the northeastern corner of the Balkans. Borders: Romania, Ukraine … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Foreign Ministers of IBSA (India, Brazil and South Africa) strongly criticised Israel’s attacks against Gaza. IBSA Dialogue Forum What is it?: The IBSA Dialogue Forum (India, Brazil, South Africa) is an international tripartite grouping for promoting … Continue reading →

Why in the news? BRICS nations criticise protectionism, condemn  Israeli strikes against Qatar during the 80th session of UN General Assembly. BRICS Grouping Formations In 2001, the British Economist Jim O’Neill coined the term BRIC to describe the four emerging … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Astrosat mission, India’s first Space observatory completes 10 years. Astrosat Mission What is it?: ASTROSAT is India’s first dedicated multi-wavelength space observatory, launched by ISRO in 2015 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (Sriharikota) using the PSLV-C30. … Continue reading →