Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) has been chosen as one of the four national next-generation sequencing (NGS) hubs under the Metagenomic Syndromic Surveillance Programme of the National ‘One Health Mission’. Metagenomics What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its annual assessment, has assigned a ‘C’ grade to India’s national accounts statistics, including crucial indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA). International Monetary Fund (IMF) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) launched the second NUDGE initiative to strengthen the voluntary compliance of foreign assets. NUDGE Campaign of CBDT What is it?: It uses behavioural insights (“nudge theory”) to encourage voluntary tax … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Issue of infant deaths in Melghat region of Maharashtra is reported as a result of Malnutrition and poor maternal healthcare. Malnutrition among Indian Children Malnutrition: It refers to undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition. Types of Malnutrition … Continue reading →

Why in the news? China completed the construction of its Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) whereas the Indian project of building a Neutrino Observatory is still uncertain. Indian Neutrino Observatory (INO) What is it?: The Indian Neutrino Observatory (INO) is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? INS Mahe was commissioned on 24 November 2025 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai. INS Mahe What is it?: INS Mahe is the first of the indigenously designed and built Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), built … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Chief Justice of India orally said the court would consider a plea seeking to revive the National Judicial Appointments Commission and bring an end to the Collegium system of judicial appointments to the constitutional courts of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A long-dormant volcano nameed Hayli Gubbi in Ethiopia erupted after 12,000 years which is located in the Ethiopia’s Afar Depression. Ethiopia’s Afar Depression Other Name: Danakil Depression or  Afar Triangle. Location: Located in northeastern Ethiopia, extending … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri participated in Exercise AUSINDEX – 2025 held in the Northern Pacific Ocean. Exercise AUSINDEX – 2025 What is it?: Exercise AUSINDEX 2025 is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Assam government and the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) have reached a consensus on “most recommendations” of a panel to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord of 1985. Assam Accord (1985) What is it? … Continue reading →