Current Affairs

Places in News: Mauritius 

Context: India and Mauritius Strengthen Bilateral Ties through Collaboration in Personnel Management and Governance. National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) will lead...

RBI Increases Frequency of Credit Information Reporting to Enhance Borrower Transparency

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a new decision to increase the frequency with which lenders report credit...

India to Roll Out New Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB

Context: India is set to introduce the BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid) regimen for all multi/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, with...

CDSCO Waives Local Clinical Trials for New Drugs Approved in Developed Countries

Context: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) announced that it will waive local clinical trials for new drugs already...

DRDO Develops Lightest Bullet-Proof Jacket for Enhanced Protection

Context: The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a new Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) featuring the lightest Front...

Refugee Rights and the Gendered Nature of Displacement

Context: Armed conflicts, violence, human rights abuses, and persecution have led to the forced displacement of 11.73 crore people worldwide...

UNNATI Scheme 

Context: The Northeastern Region Subsidy Scheme (NERS) section, in collaboration with DPIIT, DoNER, MSME, hosted a successful workshop on the...

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban 2.0

Context: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, approved Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0.   More on...

Resolution for Removal of Indian Vice-President 

Context: Opposition parties in the INDIA bloc are considering submitting a notice for a removal resolution against Vice President Jagdeep...

Elections for Rajya Sabha

Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for 12 Rajya Sabha seats, scheduled for September 3. The...

Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana

Context: To stay ahead in the biofuels sector and attract more investment, the Union Cabinet has approved amendments to the...

Newly Named Indian Ocean Structures

Context: Three underwater structures in the Indian Ocean have been named after historical Indian figures: Ashoka, Chandragupta, and Kalpataru. These...

World Lion Day

Context: Despite the South African government’s decision to phase out and eventually close the lion farming industry, a new study...

World Biofuel Day

Context: Biofuels have gained attention in recent years due to a number of factors, such as rising concerns about climate...

New Line Projects Across Indian Railways

Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight projects from the Ministry...

Places in News: New Zealand

Context: The Indian President and New Zealand’s Prime Minister reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on education, trade,...

PM-PRANAM

Context: PM-PRANAM aims to complement efforts initiated by States/UTs to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and...

Battle of Kolachel

Context: The battle took place on August 10, 1741, in the town of Colachel, Kerala.   About: The Battle of...

Vinesh Phogat’s Olympics Disqualification

Context: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics after failing the second weigh-in before her scheduled gold medal...

Hidden Genes: A New Frontier in Genetics

Context: A new study by Columbia researchers reveals that bacteria can create free-floating and temporary genes, suggesting that similar genes...

India- New Zealand

Context: The President of India Droupadi Murmu’s recent visit to New Zealand has resulted in several significant outcomes aimed at...

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