Current Affairs
Blue Economy
Why in the news? The Indian Ocean’s importance with respect to the Blue economy is rising. Blue Economy What is it?: Blue Economy refers to the sustainable use of ocean and coastal resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs, … Continue reading
CoalSETU
Why in the news? The Government of India has cleared the CoalSETU policy. CoalSETU Expanding the Abbreviation: Coal Linkage for Seamless, Efficient & Transparent Utilization. What is it?: It is a recent policy reform by the Indian government to streamline … Continue reading
Retail Inflation and Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Why in the news? Retail inflation in India edged up slightly to 0.7% in November 2025, rising from the record low of 0.25% in October 2025. Retail Inflation What is it?: measures the change in retail prices of goods and … Continue reading
GlowCas9 and CRISPR-Cas9
Why in the news? Scientists have engineered a new CRISPR protein called GlowCas9. GlowCas9 What is it?: A bioluminescent variant of Cas9 engineered by fusing Cas9 with a split nano-luciferase enzyme derived from deep-sea shrimp proteins. Developed by: Developed by … Continue reading
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Why in the news? UNEP Assembly held at Nairobi, Kenya. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Establishment: UNEP was established on 5th June 1972 by the United Nations General Assembly during the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, … Continue reading
Shilp Didi Programme
Why in the news? The Union Textiles Secretary has stated that the Shilp Didi programme is driving growth in the incomes of women entrepreneurs. Shilp Didi Programme What is it?: It is a government initiative aimed at economically empowering women … Continue reading
CITES and Uzbekistan
Why in the news? The CoP20 CITES has concluded in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, marking the 50th anniversary of the Convention. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Also known as: Washington Convention. Adopted: 1973; Entered … Continue reading
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Why in the news? The ADB has revised India’s economic growth forecast upward to 7.2% for the current fiscal. Asian Development Bank (ADB) Formation: Established in 1966. Headquartered: Manila, Philippines. Members: Owned by 68 members. Aim: To promote social and … Continue reading
C. Rajagopalachari
Why in the news? The Prime Minister paid tribute to C. Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary Rajagopalachari Birth: Born on December 10, 1878, in Hosur, Tamil Nadu Role in India’s Freedom Movement: Early Congressman and part of the Non-Cooperation Movement … Continue reading
Italy
Why in the news? India and Italy set to implement the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. Italy Location: southern and western Europe. Capital: Rome Border Countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the two enclaves of Vatican City and San … Continue reading