Current Affairs

Why in the news? Japan recently released an AI-generated video of Mount Fuji erupting, to give people an idea of what to expect if the disaster strikes and how to prepare themselves. AI in Disaster Prediction Applications of AI in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal to allow widows, divorced women, and orphans to apply for maintenance support from Waqf-alal-aulad properties. UMEED Portal Full Form: Unified Waqf Management, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A recent analysis shows that about 30% of MPs and MLAs in India face serious criminal cases, with the share of such MPs having more than doubled since 2009. Criminalisation of Politics Definition: Criminalisation of politics … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A nationwide report on Women’s Safety NARI 2025 was released by the National Commission for Women. National Annual Report and Index on Women’s Safety(NARI), 2025 What is it?: It is a report on the safety status … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The enrolment of students in the age group of 3 to 11 has seen a drop in 2024-25 compared to the previous year according to the latest data of UDISE+ released by the Ministry of Education. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has announced a ‘National Designated Authority (NDA)’ to enable a carbon emissions trading regime. National Designated Authority (NDA) for Carbon Markets Formation: It is a mandatory requirement under … Continue reading →

Why in the news? PMJDY completes 11 years on August 28, 2025, emerging as the world’s largest financial inclusion programme. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) Launch: PMJDY was launched on August 28, 2014, with the objective of providing financial … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A study shows heat-related deaths among India’s elderly rose by 55% between 2000–04 and 2017–21, with states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan worst affected. Heatwave Definition: Heatwaves are prolonged periods of excessively hot weather that can … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The third meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on One Health Mission was held. National One Health Mission Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology. Aim: It aims to institutionalize the One Health approach in India to combat zoonotic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? China rejected Japan’s protest over its development of gas fields in the disputed East China Sea, where both nations’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) claims overlap. East China Sea Location: The East China Sea is a marginal … Continue reading →