Current Affair Category: Defence & Security

Why C295 aircraft project is a game changer for India. Know in 5 points The C295 facility in Gujarat is the first private factory from which planes, ready to take to the skies, will be rolled out. From enhancing India’s defence capabilities, creating jobs and positioning India as an exporter, the Tata-Airbus C295 project is […]

2024 Global Nature Conservation Index: India ranked 176 out of 180 countries, labelled among worst performers India with an abysmal score of 45.5 (out of 100) has been ranked 176th in the Global Nature Conservation Index, 2024. The country ranks as one of the five worst performers alongside Kiribati (180), Turkey (179), Iraq (178), and […]

A final assembly line (FAL) plant is a manufacturing facility where the final assembly of a product takes place. In these plants, different components and parts, which may have been manufactured in other locations, are brought together and assembled into the finished product. Key Characteristics of a Final Assembly Line Plant: Component Integration: Parts and […]

Cyclone Dana is a powerful cyclonic storm that formed in the Bay of Bengal in October 2024. It is expected to make landfall on the eastern coasts of India (primarily Odisha and West Bengal) and Bangladesh around October 24. The cyclone has intensified due to a low-pressure system in the Bay, bringing wind speeds of […]

Why in news  ? It was recently exploded outside  CRPF camp in  Delhi. What is a crude bomb ? it is an improvised explosive device (IED), typically made using readily available materials, with minimal technical expertise. These devices are often homemade, making them unreliable and highly dangerous. They are used in illegal activities like terrorism, […]

Why in News? This initiative of Meta, being launched in collaboration of key ministries Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), aims to combat the growing menace of scams and cyber frauds, aligning with the […]

The World Energy Outlook 2024 was released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) recently. World Energy Outlook 2024 shows critical choices facing governments and consumers as period of more ample supplies nears and surging electricity demand reshapes energy security.   About World Energy Outlook (WEO): The World Energy Outlook (WEO) is an annual report published […]

Why in New? India’s total renewable energy capacity  has crossed  the 200 GW (gigawatt) mark as of October 10, 2024. It accounts  for 46.3 percent of the country’s total installed capacity. India’s renewable energy targets: By 2030: Achieve 500 GW of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources. Net-Zero by 2070: As per India’s commitments at COP26. […]

The terms “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) and “Special Watch List” (SWL) are designations used by the United States government, specifically by the U.S. Department of State, in relation to religious freedom violations. These designations are part of the broader framework established by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) of 1998, aimed at promoting religious […]

Why in News?- India’s Defence Minister has recently launched two key initiatives—ADITI 2.0 and DISC 12—at DefConnect 4.0 in Delhi. These initiatives aim to strengthen India’s defence technology ecosystem by encouraging innovation and providing financial support for new ideas. What is ADITI 2.0? ADITI 2.0 focuses on 19 technology challenges that cover advanced areas like […]