Current Affairs
Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
Why in the news? India becomes first Non – NATO country to participate in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025. Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 What is it?: It is a high-intensity multinational air combat drill. Hosted by: Spanish Air Force at Gando … Continue reading
Turkey
Why in the news? Turkey hosted second round of ceasefire talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Turkey Location: Turkey is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in … Continue reading
Project Arunank and Border Roads Organisation (BRO)
Why in the news? Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) marked its 18th Raising Day in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh. Project Arunank It was established in 2008 and it has built over 696 km of roads and 1.18 km … Continue reading
Great Nicobar Island Development Project
Why in the news? Supporters of the proposed seaport at Great Nicobar argue that the project will transform India into a key regional centre for maritime security and economic development. Great Nicobar Island Development Project Aim: To transform the island … Continue reading
Pratibha Setu Portal
Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the Pratibha Setu Portal, a new initiative designed to harness the talent of UPSC aspirants. Pratibha Setu Portal What is it?: “PRATIBHA” stands for Professional Resource And Talent Integration; “Setu” means … Continue reading
Lokpal
Why in the news? The data shows a sharp reduction in number of complaints received by Lokpal and its shows body has received since it began functioning in 2019-20 has dropped sharply from a peak of 2,469 in 2022-23 to … Continue reading
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)
Why in the news? October 24 marks the 64th raising day of ITBP. Indo-Tibetan Border Police(ITBP) Indo-Tibetan Border Police is one of the Central Armed Police Forces of India. Origin – It was raised in 1962, in the wake of … Continue reading
Article 371 and Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
Why in the news? During the resume talk between Ladakhs statehood demanding protests the central government put forward proposal of including in Article 371 instead of inclusion in sixth schedule and statehood. Article 371 of the Indian Constitution What is … Continue reading
Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS)
Why in the news? The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has mandated digital surveillance through the Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS) to monitor and track the supply chain of high-risk solvents. Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS) What … Continue reading
Non-Convertible Securities
Why in the news? The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Friday proposed amendments to harmonise regulations governing entities that issue non-convertible securities. Non-Convertible Securities What is it?: Non-Convertible Securities (NCS) refer to financial instruments that cannot be … Continue reading