Archives: Current Affair

why in the News? With modern warfare becoming increasingly precise, the use of deception methods such as decoys is crucial for safeguarding aircraft, tanks, and naval vessels. India reportedly used the X-Guard Fibre-Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD) system on Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, confusing Pakistan’s J-10C fighters and their long-range missiles. The Indian Navy (e.g., […]

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC): A global hunger monitor has  declared that famine is taking place in Gaza, nearly two years after Israel launched its military campaign in the region . This was confirmed  fron  the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), that is an internationally recognized body that assesses and classifies the […]

Why in the News?  Haryana Govt’s Definition of ‘Forest’ The Haryana government has recently officially defined what the word forest means. Officials maintain that the definition matches judicial standards, but environmentalists contend it is overly restrictive, exposing the fragile Aravalli ridge to illegal mining and real estate intrusion. Haryana’s Definition: The Haryana Department of Environment, […]

Why in the News? The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a new 10-point advisory to address gender disparity in organ transplants. The advisory directs that women patients and relatives of deceased donors will get priority in organ allocation. Key Points: National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) Gender Disparity in Organ […]

Why in the News?  Health Department officials are probing the well water as the possible cause of the primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) infections after Naegleria fowleri was detected in a well in a case that involved a three-month-old child. This is after recent PAM cases, including a death resurfaced causing increased levels of investigation into […]

Why in the News?  Rapido has been fined ₹10 lakh by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) for releasing deceptive ads and adopting unfair trade practices. Rapido was running ad campaigns such as “Guaranteed Auto” and “Auto in 5 min or get Rs 50”, which failed to deliver promised benefits to consumers. The CCPA instructed Rapido to provide […]

Why in the News?  Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 (popularly known as the Online Gaming Bill) has passed both the houses of Parliament. The Bill prohibits online games involving monetary stakes but supports and recognizes esports and casual social gaming. The bill was introduced by the Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and attracted […]

Why in the News ? In the wake of accusations of ‘vote theft’ from the Congress, Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has called for the Election Commission (EC) to make machine-readable voter rolls available to all parties. How are voter rolls distributed? Electoral rolls are the official roll of voters who can vote in India. They […]

Why in the News?  Climate change has overtaken conflict as the primary cause of displacement in Afghanistan since the Taliban’s takeover in 2021. In early 2025, nearly five million people were affected by climate-related disasters, with around 400,000 displaced, according to the UN’s International Organization for Migration (IOM).  Key Points: Climate Change Shift from Conflict […]

Why in the News? India and the Russia/led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are back to negotiations of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) after a long lapse. Negotiations have previously been put on hold with the United States under then President Trump imposing higher tariffs on Indian goods creating a disturbing trade bleak outlook in the […]