Current Affairs

Why in the news?: EC announces biennial polls to 37 Rajya Sabha seats. Historical Background: The idea of a bicameral legislature (Council of States and Legislative Assembly) was introduced under the Government of India Act 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms). Franchise – … Continue reading →

Why in the news?: February 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the Royal Indian Navy’s (RIN) revolt of 1946 The Royal Indian Navy (RIN) Mutiny started at HMIS Talwar in Bombay in 1946. It was a five-day armed uprising. Background … Continue reading →

Why in the news?: Union Minister of Health and Family launched the SAHI and BODH Initiatives to Strengthen Responsible Health AI Ecosystem at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. SAHI (Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India) A national … Continue reading →

Cheer Pheasant is a ground-dwelling bird famous for its loud calls. Distribution and Habitat Distribution: Western Himalayan grasslands, from northern Pakistan across Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand to central Nepal. Habitat: Steep, rocky hillsides studded with scrub, stunted trees and … Continue reading →

A multi-layered digital platform designed to provide end-to-end support to the Indian agricultural community. It is proposed in the budget 2026-27. Will help farmers to enhance farm productivity, improve decision-making, and reduce risk through customized advisory support. How will it … Continue reading →

The Great Nicobar project envisions developing the remote location, considering its strategic location. The island is positioned strategically at the mouth of the Malacca Strait, which is one of the world’s busiest maritime chokepoints. Issues raised against the project Protection … Continue reading →

Law is a system of binding rules, statutes, and principles enforced by governmental or social institutions to regulate behaviour, maintain order, and ensure justice within a society. A rule is an official instruction, regulation, or principle guiding behaviour, methods, or … Continue reading →

The circular economy is a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. It focuses on repair, reuse, and recycling rather than on use and throw policy. In agriculture, it focuses on using everything generated in the fields and … Continue reading →

To secure access to information to citizens  under the control of public authorities government introduced the  Right to Information Act, 2005. Why was it introduced? It will ensure greater transparency for the functioning of the government. Common man can get … Continue reading →

LBS was introduced in 1969 to improve the flow of credit to priority sectors and support rural development. It was formed based on the recommendation of D. R. Gadgilcommittee in 1969 because commercial banks did not have adequate presence in … Continue reading →