Current Affairs

Why in the news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday proposed amendments to harmonise regulations governing entities that issue non-convertible securities. Non-Convertible Securities What is it?: Non-Convertible Securities (NCS) refer to financial instruments that cannot be … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 2025 edition of Global Forest Resources Assessment ranked India at 9th position in Total Forest Area and 3rd in Annual Net Forest Gain. Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 What is it?: The GFRA is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India today marked International Snow Leopard Day with a special campaign titled ‘#23for23’. ‘#23for23’ Initiative What is it?: The ‘#23for23’ initiative was launched by the Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Protection Programme (GSLEP) in collaboration with … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Gyan Bharatam Mission on manuscripts signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with nearly 20 institutions nationwide to support the conservation, preservation, and digitisation of manuscripts. Gyan Bharatam Mission What is it?: The Gyan Bharatam Mission is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, approved a series of capital acquisition proposals worth around 79,000 crore aimed at strengthening the operational capabilities of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Defence Acquisition … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC) announced that it has successfully developed a crucial technology for producing high Residual Resistivity Ratio (RRR) niobium ingots and sheets. High Residual Resistivity Ratio Niobium Niobium: Niobium (Nb) is a transition … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Iran has ratified a law to join the United Nations International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) in a bid to align with global financial norms. Iran Location: West Asia Capital: Tehran … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Israel’s parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation. Israel Location: West Asia Capital: Jerusalem. Border Countries: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt. Palestinian Territories: West Bank along the east and the Gaza Strip along the southwest. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Delhi Government successfully conducted a trial run of cloud seeding in the region. Cloud Seeding Definition: Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique used to induce precipitation (rainfall or snow) by dispersing substances into the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? UN Women published a report citing a two fold increase in the proportion of women killed in armed conflicts in 2023, compared to the previous year. Impact of War on Women and Children Fact: According to … Continue reading →