Current Affairs
Adi Vani
Why in the news? Ministry of Tribal Affairs Launches Beta Version of Adi Vaani. Adi Vani What is it? Adi Vaani is India’s first AI-powered translator tailored for tribal languages, designed as a foundational tool for a future large language … Continue reading
Geo-Tagging of Buildings in Census 2027
Why in the news? Centre is planning to first Geo-tag all residential and non-residential buildings in the coming 2027 Census exercise. Geo-Tagging of Buildings in Census 2027 What is it? Geo-tagging is the process of assigning unique latitude-longitude coordinates to … Continue reading
Earthquake in Afghanistan
Why in the news? A 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan with its epicentre about 27 km E‑NE of Jalalabad, at a shallow depth of about 8–10 km. Earthquake in Afghanistan Causes of the Earthquake: Tectonic Setting: Afghanistan lies at the collision … Continue reading
Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
Why in the news? A new study warns that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could reach an irreversible tipping point within decades, with its collapse likely in 50–100 years. Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) What is it? It is … Continue reading
Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX Mission)
Why in the News? India and Japan have officially entered into a partnership on Chandrayaan-5, marking a joint lunar endeavour, also called as LUPEX Mission. Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX Mission) What is it?: A joint mission of ISRO (India) … Continue reading
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS)
Why in the news? Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 2025 held at the Southern Command of the Indian Navy. Indian Ocean Naval Symposium What is it? Voluntary initiative aimed at enhancing maritime co-operation among navies of the Indian Ocean littoral … Continue reading
Nauru
Why in the news? Australia announced an agreement with the Pacific nation Nauru enabling it to send hundreds of immigrants to the barren island. Nauru Location: Nauru is an island nation and a microstate in Oceania, located in the southwestern … Continue reading
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Why in the news? SCO Summit 2025 held in China. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) What is it? SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organization. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organization aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in … Continue reading
Guru Tegh Bahadur
Why in the news? Indian Railways set to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji to educate the younger generation about his teachings and sacrifices. Guru Tegh Bahadur Who is he? Guru Tegh Bahadur (1621–1675) was the … Continue reading
UNCED/Earth Summit, Rio De Janeiro (1992)
Why in the news? The year 2025 marks 33 years since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Rio Earth Summit (1992) What is it?: It was the largest global gathering of leaders to discuss environment and sustainable development. Parties: Attended by … Continue reading