Current Affairs

Why in the news? A new report highlighted that the push given to Carbon Capture and Storage by Asian countries could threaten the climate goals of the world. Carbon Capture and Storage What is it?: It is a climate mitigation … Continue reading →

Why in the news?  The Tamil Nadu government has notified the Nagamalai hillock in Erode district as the State’s fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. Biodiversity Heritage Sites (BHS) Definition: Areas recognized for their unique … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union government is looking to showcase the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Man tri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) programme to several African countries and island nations, Union Minister for Renewable Energy (MNRE) said. Pradhan Mantri Kisan … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued extensive advisories for swell waves for coastal India including Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. Swell Waves Definition: Swell waves are long-period waves generated by … Continue reading →

Why in the News? Seventh round of Moscow Format consultations was held in Moscow. Moscow Format Talks What is it?: It is a regional diplomatic platform focused on Afghanistan, led by Russia; established in 2017, based originally on a six-party … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union government plans to map all drinking water assets including pipelines created under its Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) on PM Gati Shakti, a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based platform. Jal Jeevan Mission Launched: 15 August 2019 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Finance Industry Development Council was granted Self-Regulatory Organisation status by the RBI to help ensure regulatory compliance in the Non-banking lending sector. Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) What is it?: A Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) is a non-governmental, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Border Road Organization is building the highest motorable road at Mig La Pass under Project Himank. Mig La Pass Location: Mig La Pass is located on the Changthang Plateau in Ladakh. Connecting: Eastern Ladakh, connecting … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi have won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. Peripheral Immune Tolerance What is it?: Peripheral immune tolerance refers to the mechanisms that … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A severe blizzard struck the eastern face of Mount Everest in Tibet, trapping nearly 1,000 trekkers in the remote Karma valley. Blizzard What is it?: A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds … Continue reading →