Current Affairs

Why in the news? Cyprus Foreign Minister visited India, to advance the India–Cyprus strategic partnership. Cyprus Location: It is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Capital: Nicosia Share Maritime Border with Countries: Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At a ceremony held in Hanoi, Vietnam, 72 of the UN member states signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. United Nations Convention against Cybercrime What is it?: It is the world’s first legally binding global … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Recently, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) successfully carried out trial runs of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) across four major sections, marking a significant step toward enhancing railway safety and preventing track intrusions. Intrusion Detection System … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent study by Nagaland University has established a direct link between land use and severe water pollution in Loktak Lake. Loktak Lake Location: Manipur Associated River: Rivers like Khuga, Nambul, Imphal, Kongba, Iril, and Thoubal … Continue reading →

Why in the new? Indian President inaugurated the opening plenary of the Eighth Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly in New Delhi, calling upon member countries to link solar energy with job creation, women’s empowerment, rural livelihoods, and … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has stated that relocating forest-dwelling communities from tiger reserves should be undertaken only as an exceptional, voluntary, and scientifically justified measure. National Framework for Community-Centred Conservation and Relocation (NFCCR) What … Continue reading →

Why in news? The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA), under India’s Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework, has released ₹55 lakh to 18 farmers cultivating Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus). Red Sanders Location: Indian endemic tree species, with a restricted geographical range … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Seven States and Union Territories have formally requested the Centre to broaden the scope of the PM-POSHAN scheme in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP), by adding breakfast to school meals. PM – POSHAN Launch: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet decided to increase fertilizer subsidy for the ongoing rabi crop of this winter season Fertilizer Subsidy in India What is fertilizer?: A fertilizer is a natural or artificial substance containing chemical elements (such … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Reports emerged detailing ethnically driven atrocities in the western Sudanese city of El-Fasher following its capture by paramilitary forces. Sudan Location: Sudan is a East African country. Capital: Khartoum Border Countries: Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt … Continue reading →