Current Affairs

Why in the news? NASA has unveiled the second Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) habitat. CHAPEA Project What is it?: Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) CHAPEA is a set of analog missions designed by NASA to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Indian Navy commissioned the state-of-the-art Project 17A stealth frigates INS Udaygiri and INS Himgiriat the Naval Base in Visakhapatnam. Project 17A Launch: Project 17 Alpha frigates (P-17A) were launched by the Indian Navy in 2019. … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Delhi Legislative Assembly hosted a two‑day All‑India Speakers’ Conference to mark the 100th anniversary of Vithalbhai Patel becoming the President of the Central Legislative Assembly, the colonial precursor to today’s Parliament. Vithalbhai Patel Birth: Born on 27 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has asked the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI) to consider inclusion of the most marginalised Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in the upcoming Census exercise. Particularly Vulnerable … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The ISRO successfully conducted its first Integrated Air Drop Test, a milestone in the preparation for Gaganyaan Mission. Gaganyaan Mission What is it?: The Gaganyaan project plans to launch a crew of three people into orbit … Continue reading →

Why in news? The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is all set to induct 2,400 women personnel in 2026 to achieve the target of 10% representation of women. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) It was established after the recommendation of … Continue reading →

Why in the news?  The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the first flight-tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha. Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) What is it? : An indigenous … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Scientists have developed a method to make ammonia-powered SOFCs more reliable and efficient by integrating a plasma reactor with the fuel cell, addressing challenges in using ammonia directly as a fuel for clean energy. Ammonia-Powered Solid … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The United Nations declared an official famine in Gaza, the first such declaration in West Asia. Famine Declaration in Gaza What is it? A famine declaration is a formal classification issued by the UN and humanitarian … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Nepal has officially become a member of the International Big Cat Alliance. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Launch: By India in April 2023 (on 50th anniversary of Project Tiger). What is it?: A global initiative for … Continue reading →