Current Affairs

Venezuela

Why in the news? Venezuela’s president said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to U.S. “threats”, after Washington raised the bounty to $50 million for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. Venezuela Location: It … Continue reading

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Myanmar

Why in the news? Myanmar and Thailand’s busiest trade crossing closed after the military junta pledged to throttle black markets funding armed opposition groups ahead of a disputed December election. Myanmar Capital: Naypyidaw Border Countries: Bangladesh, India , China, Thailand, … Continue reading

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LCA Tejas and LCA Tejas Mk-1A Fighter

Why in the news? The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved procurement of LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. LCA Tejas Fighter History: The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme was started by the Government of India in 1984. Aim: To replace … Continue reading

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Why in the news? UNHCR, the refugee agency of the United Nations, has temporarily suspended the process of facilitating the repatriation of Sri Lankan Tamil refugees apprehending arrest upon their arrival in Sri Lanka. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees … Continue reading

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Serbia

Why in the news? Serbia witness massive ant – government protest. Serbia Location: Serbia is a landlocked country in Southeast and Central Europe. Capital: Belgrade Border Countries: Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro to the southwest. … Continue reading

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Unemployment in India

Why in the news? The rate of unemployment in the country declined to 5.2% in July from 5.6% in June, as per the Periodic Labour Force Survey released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Unemployment Definition: The International … Continue reading

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Why in the news? Indian Oil Corporation is preparing for commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its Panipat refinery by 2025 December. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) What is it?: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a type of aviation fuel … Continue reading

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Bering Strait

Why in the news? A study of ship movements in the Bering Strait, where vessel traffic has boomed as Arctic sea ice diminishes, highlights a rare case of U.S.-Russia cooperation during strained times. Bering Strait Location: Located on the northernmost … Continue reading

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Tonga

Why in the news? An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region. Tonga Location: Tonga is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania. Capital: Nukuʻalofa Bordering Countries: Fiji, Wallis, Futuna (France) , Samoa, New Caledonia … Continue reading

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PM SVANidhi Scheme

Why in the news? The union cabinet, increased the loan amount of the PM SVANidhi (Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme and added a provision of UPI-linked RuPay credit cards. PM SVANidhi Scheme Launch: The scheme was announced in … Continue reading

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