Archives: Current Affair

Why in News ? The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released its report titled “State of the World Population 2025: The Real Fertility Crisis”, highlighting India’s demographic trends, fertility rate, and population growth projections. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: UNFPA/About Report Mains :  GS 1/GS 2 About the UNFPA Report Population Statistics: India’s Current […]

Why in News? The Solid State Drive SSD was recently in News. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SSD/HDD/Floppy disk Mains :   GS 3 ( Technology) Solid State Drive (SSD): Technology: Uses NAND flash memory (semiconductor-based) to store data, with no moving parts. Data is stored in memory cells, accessed electronically via a controller. […]

Why in news ? Moscow’s announcement to enhance its military ties in Africa comes amid reports that the Wagner Group, a controversial Russian paramilitary organization, has reportedly exited Mali. The group’s operations in Mali have been handed over to the Africa Corps, directly overseen by Russia’s Defense Ministry. About Wagner Group: The Wagner Group is […]

Why in News? The sinking of the Liberian-flagged container ship MSC ELSA 3 off the Kochi coast on May 25, 2025, has triggered an environmental crisis along the coasts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with plastic pellets (nurdles) washing ashore. The spill has now reached the ecologically sensitive Dhanushkodi and Rameswaram regions, raising concerns about […]

Why in News? The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section) in New Delhi. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : BSA/Official Language Mains :   GS 2  About Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA): A Complete Official Language Department: The establishment of BBA completes the Department […]

  DeFi is a subset of Web3 that uses blockchain and smart contracts to recreate financial services (e.g., lending, borrowing, trading) without traditional intermediaries like banks. Key Features: Permissionless: Anyone with an internet connection and a crypto wallet can participate. Transparency: Transactions are recorded on public blockchains, ensuring auditability. Smart Contracts: Automated, self-executing agreements that […]

Why in News ? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently raised the Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio for gold-backed loans up to Rs. 5 lakh to improve credit access for small borrowers. Relevance- Pre & Mains Prelims: LTV Mains: GS 3-ECONOMY Recent Changes by RBI – It aims to ease credit accessibility for small borrowers. This means […]

The discovery of antibiotic-producing bacteria from the Rajgir hot spring lake in Nalanda, Bihar, by researchers at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), has brought focus to the untapped potential of Indian hot springs as reservoirs of thermophilic bacteria with industrial, agricultural, and medical applications. Key Facts: Research Context: Researchers analyzed microbial diversity in Rajgir hot […]

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Bulletin (May 2025) revealed a sharp decline in India’s net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow for FY 2024-25, which has raised concerns over the country’s investment climate and its implications for economic growth and industrial development. While gross FDI inflows touched a record $81 billion, net FDI plummeted to […]

India’s path to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 has been highlighted as a challenging yet critical goal due to the increasing urgency of climate action. With COP-29 and global discussions on climate finance and equity, India’s strategies, policies, and challenges in balancing development and sustainability have garnered attention. Additionally, the intersection of India’s development goals […]