Current Affairs

Why in the news? Recently, significant irregularities were detected in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), prompting the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to blacklist 178 training partners. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) Launch: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), as part of the IndiaAI Mission, has released the India AI Governance Guidelines India AI Governance Guidelines What is it?: It is a detailed framework aimed at promoting … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Over 60 countries ratified the High Seas Treaty in September, paving the way for its enforcement beginning January 2026. Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ) What is it? Also called the High Seas Treaty. A legally binding … Continue reading →

Why in news? The African Union (AU) stated that last week’s elections in Tanzania did not meet democratic standards. Tanzania Location: Tanzania is a country in east Africa within the African Great Lakes region. Capital: Dodoma Border Countries: Uganda, Kenya, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The CITES recommends that India’s wildlife authorities pause the issuance of permits that allow endangered animals to be imported by zoos, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centres. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Naval Ship (INS) Savitri recently arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius as part of a Long-Range Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. Mauritius Location: Mauritius is an Indian Ocean island country. Capital: Port … Continue reading →

Why is it in the news? FATF has released the “Asset Recovery Guidance and Best Practices” guidelines, which provide a comprehensive and updated framework to strengthen the global system for asset recovery against financial crimes. Financial Action Task Force (FATF) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? As per recent data collected, the stubble-burning area in Punjab 20% lower than last year’s in three major districts. Stubble Burning Definition – Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and Bahrain hold talks on boosting defense and trade ties. Bahrain Location: Bahrain is an island country in West Asia. Capital: Manama Border: It is an archipelago of islands and has no land borders with … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Supreme Court witnesses multiple controversies related to contempt of  court and its ultimate head of judiciary that chief justice of India. Contempt of Court Definition: Contempt of court is a concept that seeks to protect … Continue reading →