Current affairs

Marine Heat Waves (MHWs), Reasons and Impact

Context: The MHWs off the coast of Western Australia (WA) in January 2025 led to the death of over 30,000 fish according to a study conducted by the non-profit group Climate Central. What Are Marine Heatwaves (MHWs)? MHWs are extreme...

Pariksha pe Charcha 2025, Overview, Events and Key Highlights

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025, the eighth edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interactive session with students, parents, and teachers, was held on February 10, 2025. This annual event provides a platform for students to discuss their concerns related to exam...

How Beggar-Thy-Neighbour Policies can Make Global Trade?

Beggar-thy-neighbour policies are economic strategies employed by a country with the goal of improving its own economic conditions at the expense of other nations. These protectionist measures generally lead to conflicts, such as trade wars or currency devaluations, which can...

Governor’s Assent to State Laws and Bills, Categories and Constitutional Provisions

Context: The Supreme Court asked what Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi found so “gross” about the 12 Bills the State government sent him for assent that they were kept pending for over 3 years. Article 200: Power of Governor Related...

Delhi Election Result 2025, Massive Victory For BJP after 27 Years

The much-anticipated Delhi Assembly Election Results 2025 have been declared, marking a significant political shift in the capital. With the counting of votes completed, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged victorious after 26 years, unseating the Aam Aadmi Party...

Nutraceuticals Sector in India, Government Initiatives and Challenges

Context: The Indian government is keen to provide necessary help to the nutraceuticals sector to reach its full potential. The global nutraceutical market is currently estimated at approximately $400 billion, integrating aspects of food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Despite this significant...

World Wetlands Day 2025: Theme, History, Importance, and Conservation Efforts

World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February to highlight the importance of wetlands in maintaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and providing various ecosystem services. On the same day, it commemorates the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February 1971. World Wetlands...

Gaia BH3: The Largest Stellar-Mass Black Hole in the Milky Way

Overview Gaia BH3 is the third black hole discovered by the European Space Agency’s Gaia telescope. It holds the title of the largest stellar-mass black hole in the Milky Way galaxy. Key Facts About Gaia BH3  Location: Constellation Aquila Distance...

India’s First Ferret Research Facility: GARBHINI-DRISHTI

GARBHINI-DRISHTI is a data dashboard designed to provide a comprehensive overview of maternal and neonatal health outcomes. It integrates clinical data, medical images, and biospecimens to support research and improve maternal healthcare in India. Key Features  One of South Asia’s...

Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)

The SFIO is a multi-disciplinary organization under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) that investigates corporate frauds in India. It was established in 2003 in response to major failures in the financial sector, including stock market scams and the issue...