Current Affairs

Why in the news? Researchers of National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune discovered the Alakananda Galaxy. Alakananda Galaxy What is it?: It is a spiral galaxy, located about 12 billion light-years away Features: Two … Continue reading →

Why in the news? According to a study by ISRO the incidence of stubble burning in the Punjab region declined. Stubble Burning What is it?: Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover … Continue reading →

Why in the news? December 5 marks the death anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Birth Place: Sri Aurobindo was born on 15th August 1872 in Kolkata Academics and Career: Aurobindo received Western Education (from England) and cleared … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At the 50th anniversary occasion of Biological Weapons Convention, India calls for increased biosecurity. (Entered into force: 26 March 1975) Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Aim:  Effectively prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Recent study revealed  that Malaria sporozoites move through human skin in a corkscrew path. Malaria What is it?: Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Transmission: The parasites spread through the bites … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Democratic Republic of Congo authorities declared the end of Ebola cases in the country. Ebola Virus Origin of Name: The virus is named after the Ebola river (Republic of Congo ) — as a village situated … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Lebanon and Israel have both named civilian representatives to a committee that was previously composed only of military officials to oversee implementation of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.. Lebanon Location: Lebanon is a country in West Asia. Capital: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? In recent years, amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act have been introduced to strengthen domestic mining by enabling exploration licences, national-level auctions, inclusion of mining-associated minerals, and the creation of a national … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The NCBC has proposed removing 35 communities from the Central OBC list in West Bengal. National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Formation Established in 1993 under the National Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993. Received constitutional … Continue reading →

Why in news? India continues to account for about 57% of global leprosy cases, with factors such as genetic vulnerability and poor living conditions increasing susceptibility to the disease. Leprosy Other Nme: Leprosy is also known as Hansen’s Disease. Fact: … Continue reading →