Archives: Current Affair

Protest Against President’s Rule in Manipur: On May 27, 2025, women staged protests in Imphal West, Manipur, opposing the imposition of President’s Rule in the state since February 2025. The protesters demanded the restoration of a democratically elected government and expressed concerns over governance under President’s Rule. Delegation Meets Governor: A group of 10 MLAs […]

Why in News ? The discovery by the team at the Raman Research Institute in Bengaluru represents a significant advancement in the study of topological materials and their applications in next-generation technologies, such as quantum computing, fault-tolerant electronics, and energy-efficient systems. Relevance- Pre & Mains Prelims: Topological materials Mains: GS 3 Key Highlights of the […]

Why in News ? The collapse of the Birch Glacier in the Swiss Alps led to landslides and flooding, engulfing the village of Blatten in mud and debris. This incident highlights the effects of global warming on glaciers and the cascading impacts on water resources, infrastructure, and communities worldwide. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: […]

Why in News? The WMO Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025–2029), released on May 28, 2025, has garnered significant attention due to its stark warnings about global warming. The report highlights the increasing risk of breaching the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target, driven by record-breaking temperatures in 2023 and 2024. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  […]

Why in News? Unlike in other countries where higher prices have deterred smoking, prices remain low in India; tobacco affordability undermines the World Health Organization’s MPOWER framework and weakens control, hindering efforts to reduce tobacco-related cancers; implementing robust policies are the need of the hour to curb tobacco use. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains […]

Why in News?  The ongoing cholera outbreak in Khartoum, Sudan, has claimed 70 lives in just two days, with 942 new infections and 25 deaths reported recently, following 1,177 cases and 45 deaths on Tuesday. This rapid surge highlights the dire state of the region’s health and sanitation infrastructure. Root Causes and Challenges: The outbreak […]

Why in News? The WMO Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update (2025–2029), released on May 28, 2025, has garnered significant attention due to its stark warnings about global warming. The report highlights the increasing risk of breaching the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target, driven by record-breaking temperatures in 2023 and 2024. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  […]

Why in News? Unlike in other countries where higher prices have deterred smoking, prices remain low in India; tobacco affordability undermines the World Health Organization’s MPOWER framework and weakens control, hindering efforts to reduce tobacco-related cancers; implementing robust policies are the need of the hour to curb tobacco use Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains […]

Why in News ?. A groundbreaking study published in Science Immunology  recently  has identified TR1 cells as pivotal in the immune response during malaria reinfections. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: TCR/TRI cells/ CD4⁺ cells Mains :  GS 3 ( Science & tech) This discovery challenges long-held views about malaria immunity and opens avenues for […]

Why in News? The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has introduced a key reform by making it mandatory for Resolution Professionals (RPs) to notify the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) if a personal guarantor fails to submit a repayment plan.   Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Regulation 17B/IBBI Mains :   […]