Current Affairs

Ashtamudi Lake

Why in the news? Researchers plan to study the mechanism behind a rare and unique cooperation between fishermen and wild dolphins seen in the Ashtamudi Lake of Kerala. Ashtamudi Lake Location: Kollam district of Kerala. Geographical Features: A brackish water … Continue reading

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PM – JANMAN and PM-DAJGUA

Why in the news? Union Tribal Affairs Minister said the government will ensure the implementation of  PM – JANMAN and PM-DAJGUA in the context of the Supreme Court ruling on the conflict between forest law and PM – Awas Yojana. … Continue reading

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Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)

Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said it approved 17 new projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), where rms will receive incentive payouts pegged to turnover. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) What … Continue reading

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Tungsten

Why in the news? Hindustan Zinc Limited received a license to explore Tungsten blocks in Andhra Pradesh and mine it. Tungsten What is it?: Also called Wolfram, it is a rare, hard, high-density metal Global Distribution: China has the largest … Continue reading

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Territorial Army

Why in the news? The Indian army is planning to induct women soldiers into the Territorial Army Battalions. Territorial Army What is it?: The Territorial Army is India’s second line of defence after the Regular Army. It is a voluntary, … Continue reading

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Exercise Garuda­ 2025

Why in news? Eighth edition of the Exercise Garuda begins and scheduled from November 16 to 27. Exercise Garuda 2025 What is it?: It is a bilateral air exercise between Indian and France. Focus: It focuses on air-to-air combat drills, … Continue reading

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Green Climate Fund (GCF)

Why in the news? Thirteen countries announced a plan at the COP30 to set up a national platform for “Climate and Nature Finance” in coordination with the Green Climate Fund. Green Climate Fund (GCF) What is it?: The Green Climate … Continue reading

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Marburg Virus Disease

Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) said that Ethiopia has reported its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Marburg Virus Disease What is it?: A severe viral hemorrhagic fever caused by Marburg virus Natural Reserve: Egyptian fruit … Continue reading

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Senkaku Islands

Why in the news? A Chinese Coast Guard ship formation passed through the waters of the Senkaku Islands triggered tension between both two countries. Senkaku Islands Location  In the East China Sea It is located north of the Yaeyama Islands … Continue reading

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Hepatitis A and Universal Immunisation Programme

Why in the news? Hepatitis A is becoming a mounting threat in India, which needs to be addressed via the Universal Immunisation Programme. Hepatitis A What is it?: Hepatitis A is an acute viral infection caused by the Hepatitis A … Continue reading

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