Current affairs

India’s First Battery Energy Storage System

India is set to launch its first commercial utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Delhi, expected to go live by March this year. With a capacity of 20 MW (megawatt) and 40 MWh (megawatt hour), this system will store...

Border Security Force (BSF), History, Structure and Responsibilities

The Border Security Force (BSF) of India recently refuted a claim made by a Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officer, who purportedly asserted that Bangladesh had taken control of a 5-km stretch of Indian territory along the international border in the...

Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), Components and Benefits

Context: PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river-linking project on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) Aim: To transfer excess water from the Ken River...

Link Between Fluoride Levels and IQ Loss

Context: A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), USA has linked higher fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children. Key Findings of the Study Impact of Fluoride on IQ: For every 1...

Rat Hole Mining, Types, Environmental and Safety Concerns

Context: 3 miners were confirmed dead and 6 remained trapped in a flooded coal "rat-hole" mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Combined teams of the Indian Army and deep sea divers from the Indian Navy are assisting the operation. What...

World Hindi Day 2025, Theme, History and Significance

World Hindi Day, also known as Vishwa Hindi Diwas, is celebrated annually on January 10th to honor and promote the Hindi language globally. Recognized as one of the most spoken languages in the world, Hindi plays a crucial role in...

Amit Shah launched ‘Bharatpol Portal’ for International Police Assistance

Bharatpol Portal Bharatpol stands for a broadcast hub for assistance and real-time action against transnational crimes via international police cooperation. It is developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It will allow central and state agencies to easily connect...

Sex Differences in Human Brain Structure at Birth

Context: A recent study published in the Biology of Sex Differences journal has examined the brain differences between newborn male and female infants. Different Brain Size and Composition Boys: Larger brain volumes: On average, male infants had significantly larger intracranial...

Indonesia Joined BRICS bloc as Full Member Country

Context: Recently Indonesia was admitted as a full member of the BRICS bloc. Its inclusion was announced by Brazil (chair for 2025). BRICS Full Form BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, and it refers to a...

What is an Artesian Well?

Context: Recently, Taranagar village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, experienced a unique phenomenon as large amounts of water gushed from underground. A Senior Hydro-Geologist attributed this to an artesian condition. About Artesian Well It is a well that brings groundwater to the...