Current Affairs
Registrar General of India (RGI) and Universal Registration of Birth and Death (URBD) in India
Why in the news? The Registrar General of India (RGI) asked States to take steps towards achieving universal registration of births and deaths. Registrar General of India (RGI) Formation: 1961 Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Functions: Conducts the decennial … Continue reading
Constitution Amendment(130th) Bill, 2025
Why in the news? Loksabha has referred the Constitution Amendment(130th) Bill, 2025 to a Joint parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny. Constitution Amendment(130th) Bill, 2025 What is it?: The bill brings a provision to remove any minister from his post, who … Continue reading
Sweden
Why in the news? Sweden set to host a NATO logistics headquarters in Enköping, northwest of Stockholm, to troop movements in Northern Europe. Sweden Location: Sweden is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Capital: Stockholm … Continue reading
Gulf of Oman
Why in the news? Iran launched its first military exercise since the end of its 12-day war with Israel, with navy vessels launching missiles at targets at sea in the Gulf of Oman. Gulf of Oman Location: The Gulf of … Continue reading
Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
Why in the news? India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to begin negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) What is it?: The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an … Continue reading
Agni – 5 Missile
Why in the news? India Successfully test fired Agni-5 missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. Agni – 5 Missile What is it?: Agni-5 is an Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). … Continue reading
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Why in the news? U.S. expands sanctions on officials of International Criminal Court. International Criminal Court (ICC) What is it?: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an intergovernmental organisation and international tribunal. Formation It is the first international criminal court … Continue reading
Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity
Why in the news? Scientists in the U.S. are setting up a new experimental design that could let scientists test ideas at the intersection of quantum theory and general relativity. Quantum Mechanics What is it?: It is the branch of … Continue reading
Sundarban Biosphere Reserve and Saltwater Crocodile
Why in the news? Estimated population of saltwater crocodiles has shown an uptick in the Sundarban Biosphere reserve compared to last year. Sundarban Biosphere Reserve Location: On the delta of the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers in the Bay of … Continue reading
Uranium Contamination of Groundwater
Why in the news? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources called for urgent actions to safeguard public health over concerns of continued presence of uranium contamination in drinking water sources in Punjab. Uranium Contamination of Groundwater What is it?: … Continue reading