Current Affairs

Why in the news? Chandrayaan-2 has made the first-ever observation of the effects of the Sun’s Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) on the Moon. Chandrayaan-2 Mission Launched by: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Launch date: 22 July 2019 Launch vehicle: GSLV … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A new study found that lead exposure continues to pose a serious public health and economic challenge in the 21st century, despite the global phase-out of leaded petrol. Lead Pollution What is lead? Lead (Pb) is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The first State of Finance for Forests (SFF) report was recently released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). State of Finance for Forests (SFF) – 2025 Institutions: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), UN-REDD, and the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? According to a study, only a small number of tropical forests carbon offset projects have achieved significant cuts in deforestation, with just 19% meeting their reported targets. REDD+ Programme What is it?: REDD+ stands for Reducing … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The PUNCH mission has captured the image of the solar wind, according to the Principal Investigator of the Mission. PUNCH Space Mission What is it?: PUNCH stands for Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere.  It … Continue reading →

Why in the news? According to a recent report, the long-term survival of dugongs in the Gulf of Kutch and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is highly uncertain or challenging. Gulf of Kutch Location: Inlet of the Arabian Sea located … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Egyptian President raised concern over progress of IMEC based on Palestine issues and invited India to join the Suez Canal Economic Zone. India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) What is it?: IMEC is a transcontinental project to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations commemorated 80 years of partnership. Food and Agriculture Organization What is it?: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Mines has unveiled the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and corresponding State rankings, a major initiative aimed at promoting mining sector reforms across States. State Mining Readiness Index What is it?: It is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Qatar hosted peace deal between Pakistan and Afghanistan (Taliban). Qatar Location: It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East. Capital: Doha Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia Bordering Waterbodies: … Continue reading →