Current Affairs

Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sri Narayana Guru on the occasion of their Birth Anniversary. Sri Narayana Guru Early Life: Born in 1856 at Chempazhanthy near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, into the Ezhava community (considered … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi pitches Vocal for Local as a path to Viksit Bharat. Vocal for Local Initiative What is it?: It is an initiative to promote local products, artisans, and MSMEs by encouraging citizens … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The scientists at Raman Research Institute of Bengaluru have developed a compact digital receiver system for a proposed space payload called PRATUSH (Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen). PRATUSH Radiometer What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay, accompanied by a delegation, visited Nalanda University, Rajgir in Bihar. Nalanda Mahavihara Location: Nalanda, Bihar (ancient Magadha). Historical Background: Establishment: 5th century CE during Gupta period (by Kumaragupta I). … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched Angikaar 2025 campaign under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban 2.0. Angikaar 2025 What is it?: Angikaar 2025 is a last-mile outreach initiative under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Defence has released the Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025). Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025) What is it?: A strategic document that lays out the future technology and capability requirements of the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Less than 40% of estimated PwDs have obtained UDID cards, affecting the penetration of governmental schemes into the needy population. Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card What is it?: The scheme aims to create a national database … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The latest Sample Registration Survey Statistical report shows that the birth rate in India has declined, with a dip in the Total Fertility Rate. Crude Birth rate (CBR) What is it?: It is the number of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? 2025 marks the 200th birth anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji. Dadabhai Naoroji Birth: Dadabhai was born on 4th September 1825 in Bombay. Early Life: First Indian to become a professor of Mathematics at Elphinstone College, Bombay. Later … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Finland said it would sign a French-Saudi declaration on a two-state solution between Israelis and the Palestinians. Finland Location: Finland is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. Capital: Helsinki Border Countries: Sweden, Norway, Russia. Bordering Waterbodies: … Continue reading →