Current Affairs

Why in the news? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in its recent World Heritage Outlook, 2025 report, classified the Western Ghats as being of “significant concern” due to escalating threats. Western Ghats Location: Stretches ~1,600 km along … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Pradhan Mantri–Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) was highlighted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for its significant progress in building pandemic-ready healthcare infrastructure across India. PM- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation(ANRF) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has launched the MAHA-MedTech Mission. Maha MedTech Mission What is it?: The Maha MedTech … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Birth anniversary of Rani chennamma was celebrated on 23d October. Kittur Rani Channamma (1778 – 1829) Birth: Belagavi district of Karnataka. Marriage: She became queen of Kitturu (now in Karnataka) when she married Raja Mallasarja of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Saudi Arabia has officially scrapped the decades-old Kafala (sponsorship) system. Saudi Arabia Location: Saudi Arabia is a west Asian country located in Arabian Peninsula. Capital: Riyadh Border Countries: Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar , United Arab Emirates, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? East Timor became the youngest member in the ASEAN grouping. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) What is it?: It is a regional organization was established to promote political and social stability amid rising tension among … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The government starts preparation for celebrating  Janjatiya Gaurav Divas on November 15 which marks Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary. Birsa Munda Who was he?: He was an Indian tribal freedom fighter, reformer, and religious leader in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has provided an exemption to SWAMIH Fund from AIF curbs. SWAMIH Fund What is it?: The name stands for Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing Investment Fund. It is … Continue reading →

Why in the news? U.S. warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago for joint exercises near the coast of Venezuela raised concern in the region. Trinidad and Tobago Location: Southernmost island country in the Caribbean. Capital: Port of Spain Largest Island … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Cyclone Montha formed in the Bay of Bengal region. Tropical Cyclone What is it?: A cyclone is a large-scale air system rotating around a low-pressure centre, accompanied by high winds and rainfall. Direction: Anticlockwise in the … Continue reading →