Current Affairs

Fading Varkala Cliff

Context: The deteriorating condition of the Varkala Cliff, Kerala’s largest geo-heritage site, has come under scrutiny following a directive from...

IIT Madras Brain Mapping Initiative

Context: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-Madras) have developed a unique cellular-level map of growing foetal brains.  This...

WHO’s Report on Drowning Prevention

Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that 300,000 people died by drowning worldwide in 2021, equating to an estimated...

Ice-Free Day in the Arctic Ocean

Context: A recent study in Nature Communications suggests that the Arctic Ocean could experience its first ice-free day by 2030,...

The Discovery of Firefly Sparkle

Context:  NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured an extraordinary image of a distant galaxy, named Firefly Sparkle offering...

India-Sri Lanka Relations

Context: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India from December 15 to 17, 2024, marking his first state...

Disaster Management Bill

Context: The Lok Sabha passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, despite strong opposition and heated debates. More on News:...

Environmental Costs of War

Context: The world currently faces the devastation of two significant conflicts: the war in Ukraine and the ongoing violence in...

Telecom Operators to Focus on Small Towns

Context: Indian telecom operators are set to enhance network coverage and capacity in small towns and rural areas in the...

Zorawar Achieves Key Milestone in High-Altitude Trials

Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired its new light tank, the Zorawar, achieving accurate results...

India and UNGA Resolution in Gaza

Context: India has voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and...

Green Bond Target

Context: The Indian government is set to increase its sovereign green bond issuance to ₹25,000-26,000 crore in the next financial...

Supreme Court’s Directives on Places of Worship Act, 1991

Context: The Supreme Court of India has issued a nationwide directive prohibiting courts from entertaining new suits or issuing orders...

CE20 Cryogenic Engine Passes Critical Test

Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has achieved a significant milestone in its space program with the successful sea-level...

Cooperatives and Dairy Sector

Context: The Union Minister for Home and Cooperation announced in Parliament that newly established cooperatives engaged in manufacturing activities will...