Current Affairs

Why in the news? September 13 marks the 77th anniversary of Operation Polo. Operation Polo What is it?: Operation Polo was a military operation carried out by the Indian government in 1948 to annex the princely state of Hyderabad. Background: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) is implementing an AI-based weather forecasting program targeted at farmers. AI Weather Forecasting for Farmers What is it?: It is the usage of AI powered tools to provide … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Albania became the first country to induct an AI powered government minister- Diella. Albania Location: Located in the Balkan Peninsula in South-eastern Europe. Capital: Tirana Neighbouring Countries: Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia and Greece. Maritime boundary: Adriatic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) marks five years of its launch. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) Launch: September 10, 2020 Ministry: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Aim: To give … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) have been included in the UNESCO Tentative List of World Natural Heritage Sites. Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) Location: Bay of Bengal coast near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Area: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Madhya Pradesh Wildlife officials are planning for a Cheetah mating programme in Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary. Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Madhya Pradesh Protection Status: It was notified in the year 1974 and added to the list … Continue reading →

Why in news? China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time. Taiwan Strait Other Name: Formosa Strait Location: It is a 180-kilometre-wide strait separating the island of Taiwan and continental Asia. The strait extends from southwest … Continue reading →

Why in news? Russia and Belarus starts military drills as the west watches it warily. Belarus Location: A Landlocked country in Eatern Europe. Capital: Minsk Bordering countries: Russia, Ukraine, Poland, Russia, Lithuania and Latvia. International Cooperation: Member of CIS, the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Defence Minister virtually flagged off Samudra Pradakshina. Samudra Pradakshina What is it?: It is a historic tri‐service, all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition. First ever of its kind where women officers from Army, Navy, Air Force together, sailing … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The plenary session of the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, India Region Conference was held in Karnataka. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association What is it?: An international association of national, state, provincial, and territorial parliaments within the Commonwealth. Establishment: … Continue reading →