Archives: Current Affair

Key Highlights: Declaration and Objectives: India declared 2025 as the “Year of Defense Reforms” to modernize the armed forces and introduce integrated theatre commands. Aim: To boost tri-service synergy, simplify military procurement, and transform the military into a technologically advanced force. Integrated Theatre Commands: Focus on establishing theatre commands to integrate the Army, Navy, and […]

Why in News? The country’s first-ever ‘Coastline-Waders Bird Census’ was began recently  at Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The three-day census which has been jointly organized by the Department of Forest and the Bird Conservation Society will also host significant events focusing on counting wader and coastal bird species. About Waders: Waders, […]

Key Highlights of India’s 4th Biennial Update Report (BUR-4) 1. Submission Details Date of Submission: December 30, 2024. Content: Updates the Third National Communication (TNC) and includes India’s GHG inventory for 2020, along with mitigation actions, challenges, financial requirements, and capacity-building needs. 2. Reduction in GHG Emissions (2020) Decrease in Emissions: India’s GHG emissions reduced […]

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 was given to Gukesh D (Chess) ,Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey) ,Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics), Manu Bhaker (Shooting). How is the Khel Ratna Award Given? Call for Nominations: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites nominations from National Sports Federations (NSFs), the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Sports Promotion Boards, […]

The Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 were given to Gukesh D (Chess) ,Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey) ,Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics) & Manu Bhaker (Shooting). How is the Khel Ratna Award Given? Call for Nominations: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports invites nominations from National Sports Federations (NSFs), the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Sports Promotion […]

The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (RWBCIS) till 2025-26 with a total budget of ₹69,515.71 crore. Continuation of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and Restructured Weather-Based Crop Insurance Scheme Approval for continuation: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of these […]

Kerala Nurse in Yemen: Death Penalty Case and Legal Procedure A Kerala nurse, Reshma (name used for context), was reportedly sentenced to death in Yemen after being convicted for allegedly killing a Yemeni citizen. The death penalty in Yemen, like in many other countries, involves a legal process with several steps: Legal Procedure for Death […]

The Union education ministry  has launched the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme to facilitate free access to most high-end academic journals and articles published globally to students in various government-funded higher educational institutions, including IITs, across the country. Key Points of the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) Scheme: Launch and Purpose: The One Nation […]

School Dropout Rates in India (2024 vs. 2019) Improvement in Overall Education Continuation Nationally, the share of students continuing education into higher grades has improved significantly in 2024 compared to 2019. Girls: Over 80 girls out of every 100 who started schooling completed their secondary education without dropping out in 2024 (up from 73.5 in […]

 Botanist K. S. Manilal: Personal Background Full Name: Kattungal Subramaniam Manilal (K.S. Manilal). Death: Passed away at the age of 86 in Thrissur, Kerala, after prolonged illness. Hometown: Paravur, Ernakulam district, Kerala. Academic Background: PhD in Botany and served as a faculty member at the University of Kerala and later at the University of Calicut. […]