Current Affairs

Why in the news? The CAG of India has granted permission to initiate two new cadres for more centralisation. Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Constitutional Provisions: Article 148 to Article 151 deal with the provisions related to Comptroller … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) has suggested streamlining and standardising the penal provisions imposed for violations under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980. Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980 What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Food and Agricultural Organization published the State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report, 2025. State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) Report, 2025 What is it?: The SOFA Report is a flagship FAO publication that examines … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UNEP released the Emission Gap Report 2025 edition. Emissions Gap Report, 2025 What is it?: The Emissions Gap Report 2025 assesses the gap between current global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions trajectories and the emission levels needed … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Energy Efficiency Services Limited(ESSL) is preparing to set up the largest Geothermal Energy technology pilot project in Andhra Pradesh. Geothermal Energy What is it?:  Geothermal energy is the heat derived from the Earth’s interior that … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has proposed re-listing the Rhesus Macaque species of monkeys under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, in order to restore their statutory protection. Rhesus … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Following the United Nations, US and Britain removed the sanctions on Syrian President. Syria Location: Syria is a Western Asian country located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. Capital: Damascus Borders Countries: Turkey , Iraq … Continue reading →

Why in the news?  Airlines report ‘severe’ GPS spoofing over Delhi over the past weeks. GPS Spoofing Definition: GPS spoofing refers to the manipulation of GPS signals to deceive GPS receivers, making them believe they are at a different location … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel declares Egypt border area ‘a closed military zone’ to prevent arms smuggling. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Kazakhstan set to join Abraham Accords as per US officials. Kazakhstan Location: It is a landlocked country primarily in Central Asia. Capital: Astana Border Countries: Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Bordering Waterbodies: Caspian Sea Geographical … Continue reading →