Archives: Current Affair

• In January, nearly 90 per cent of the laptops and personal computers (PCs) imported by India came from China. In the month before that, Beijing’s share was well over 89 per cent and, in November, the figure was 83 per cent. In all, until January in the 2023-24 financial year (FY), nearly eight out […]

• In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has expanded the scope of Articles 14 and 21 to include the “right against the adverse effects of climate change. What court has said : • Article 48A of the Constitution provides that the State shall endeavour to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the […]

Why in News? According to a joint media intelligence, members of a Russian military intelligence unit could have targeted the brains of US officials by using “directed energy” weapons. • The Kremlin has recently dismissed a joint media investigation which found evidence that a Russian military intelligence unit might be responsible for the mysterious health […]

Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently said that New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away Katchatheevu,This has angered every Indian,” The island was ceded by the Indian administration under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to Sri Lanka in 1974 in an act of bilateral largesse. Since the outbreak of the Lankan civil […]

Why in News? The Uttarakhand government has constituted two teams of experts to evaluate the risk posed by five potentially hazardous glacial lakes in the region. These lakes are prone to Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). • The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), which operates under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, has identified 188 […]

Introduction: India, along with 39 other member states, spearheads the ‘Group of Friends’ (GOF) initiative aimed at bolstering accountability for crimes targeting United Nations (UN) peacekeepers. In its recent second meeting, India unveiled a groundbreaking database to document such offenses. Overview of the ‘Group of Friends’ Initiative: The GOF initiative, inaugurated in 2022, aims to […]

Introduction: In a recent scientific breakthrough, researchers in India have unveiled a novel lizard species known as Cnemaspis vangoghi. Discovery and Naming: Discovered in the biodiverse region of the Southern Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, this new species stands out with its vibrant appearance. It owes its name to the renowned Dutch painter Vincent Van […]

Introduction Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) are a significant concern in the banking sector, impacting the financial health and stability of banks. In India, the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) are anticipated to witness an improvement, potentially decreasing to 2.1 per cent by the culmination of the fiscal year 2025. Overview of NPAs NPAs refer to loans or […]

Introduction: The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme, initiated by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, is aimed at enhancing infrastructure in designated cities and towns across India. Recently, 39 additional sewage treatment plants (STPs) have been sanctioned under this scheme, highlighting its ongoing efforts towards urban development. Overview of […]

Introduction: The recent decision by South Africa’s Election Commission to disqualify former President Jacob Zuma from contesting in the upcoming elections has significant implications for the country’s political landscape. Zuma’s uMkhonto we Sizwe party posed a credible threat to the ruling African National Congress (ANC), and his exclusion raises questions about the future of South […]