Current Affairs
Cyclonic Landfall
Why in the news? Cyclone Montha made landfall in the Andhra Pradesh coast. Cyclonic Landfall What is it? As per IMD a landfall occurs when the centre or eye of a tropical cyclone crosses the coast from sea to land. … Continue reading
Digital Arrest
Why in the news? The Supreme Court suggested assigning the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate the growing menace of digital arrests carried out by fraudsters impersonating Judges and police officers using forged documents. Digital Arrest What is it?: … Continue reading
Philippines
Why in the news? Malaysia handed over the chairmanship of ASEAN to the Philippines , with territorial disputes in the South China Sea set to dominate its agenda when Manila takes charge in 2026. Philippines Location: It is an archipelagic … Continue reading
Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
Why in the news? The Election Commission of India has announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls across 12 States and Union Territories, beginning on October 28, 2025. Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls What … Continue reading
MISHTI Scheme
Why in the news? Over the past two years, the Union government has undertaken restoration and conservation of approximately 22,560 hectares of mangrove land under the MISHTI programme. Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) Scheme Aim: It … Continue reading
Western Ghats and Conservation Concerns Over the Western Ghats
Why in the news? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in its recent World Heritage Outlook, 2025 report, classified the Western Ghats as being of “significant concern” due to escalating threats. Western Ghats Location: Stretches ~1,600 km along … Continue reading
PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM – ABHIM)
Why in the news? The Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) was highlighted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for its significant progress in building pandemic-ready healthcare infrastructure across India. PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM … Continue reading
Maha MedTech Mission
Why in the news? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation(ANRF) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has launched the MAHA-MedTech Mission. Maha MedTech Mission What is it?: The Maha MedTech … Continue reading
Kittur Rani Channamma (1778 – 1829)
Why in the news? Birth anniversary of Rani chennamma was celebrated on 23d October. Kittur Rani Channamma (1778 – 1829) Birth: Belagavi district of Karnataka. Marriage: She became queen of Kitturu (now in Karnataka) when she married Raja Mallasarja of … Continue reading
Saudi Arabia
Why in the news? Saudi Arabia has officially scrapped the decades-old Kafala (sponsorship) system. Saudi Arabia Location: Saudi Arabia is a west Asian country located in Arabian Peninsula. Capital: Riyadh Border Countries: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar , United Arab Emirates, … Continue reading