Current Affairs

Why in the news? Ethiopia inaugurated Africa’s largest hydropower project called Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Ethiopia Location: It is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Capital: Addis Ababa Borders: Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan and Sudan. Geographical … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel conducted a air strike in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders. Qatar Location: It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. Capital: Doha Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia Bordering … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Dubai is hosting Universal Postal Union’s 28th Universal Postal Congress. Universal Postal Union (UPU) What is it?: It is a specialised agency of the United Nations that coordinates global postal policies and provides a framework for … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Researchers at University College London successfully demonstrated that amino acids can spontaneously and selectively attach to RNA molecules. RNA Molecule What is it?: RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) is a nucleic acid that plays a central role in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Navy Band participated in the 50th independence day celebrations of Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea Location: It is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee (EAC) for the non-coal mining sector has given its nod to carry out an environment impact assessment (EIA) study for Birmania Rock Phosphate mine proposed in the potential Great … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip along the southwest. Bordering Waterbodies: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? People of Asia and Europe witnessed the Blood Moon incident on September 7th, 2025. Blood Moon What is it? A Blood Moon occurs during a total lunar eclipse, when the Earth comes directly between the Sun … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Undersea cables in the Red Sea got damaged, slowing internet access in Asia and the Middle East. Red Sea Location: The Red Sea is a seawater inlet of the Indian Ocean, lying between Africa and Asia. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order 2025 in the Gazette of India. Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 What is it?: The act consolidates India’s Immigration Laws and impose stricter penalties … Continue reading →