Current Affair Category: Social Issues

Despite stricter traffic rules aimed at reducing fatalities, Uttar Pradesh continues to witness a high number of road accident deaths, raising concerns over ineffective traffic management from highways to major cities. Following directions from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the role of district police is being expanded to strengthen accident prevention and traffic control. Director General […]

Why is it in News?  On November 1, 2025 – Kerala Piravi Day – Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced in the assembly that Kerala has completely removed all extreme poverty and that it is the first Indian state to eradicate extreme poverty! The announcement marked the end of the Implementation of the Project of Extreme […]

Why in News? Recently, In a historic step towards AI-driven governance, Albania appointed “Diella”, the world’s first AI-generated cabinet minister. The initiative represents a major shift in how artificial intelligence can be used for administrative transparency, efficiency, and accountability.  About  Diella? Meaning & Origin: In Albanian, the name Diella translates to “sun”. Nature: Diella is […]

Why in News ? NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) and DP World launched the ‘We Rise – Women Entrepreneurs Reimagining Inclusive and Sustainable Enterprises’ initiative. About We Rise Initiative: A joint public–private initiative under WEP’s Award to Reward (ATR) framework. Aimed at identifying and nurturing high-potential women-led MSMEs to become export-ready enterprises. Launched By: NITI […]

The Shram Shakti Niti 2025, India’s draft National Labour and Employment Policy, was released recently by the Ministry of Labour and Employment for public consultation until October 27, 2025. It aims to create a fair, inclusive, and future-ready labour ecosystem, it aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 ,That is Rooted in the ethos […]

Scientists from the U.S. (Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell) and Japan (Shimon Sakaguchi) were jointly awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine. Their prize-winning breakthrough was the discovery of regulatory T cells and the controlling FOXP3 gene, which prevent the immune system from attacking the body’s own healthy cells. The research has created new avenues for […]

Diethylene Glycol (DEG): Why in News? The Union Health Ministry instructed for strict compliance to the changed Schedule M compliance (Good Manufacturing Practices – GMP) for medicinal products. • After diethylene glycol (DEG) was identified in Coldrif cough syrup samples in Tamil Nadu. • The Ministry warned that drug unit licenses would be cancelled. What […]

Death of Pandit Chhannulal Mishra: A Halt to Hindustani Classical Music Overview: The eminent Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, a masterful exponent of the thumri and devotional songs of Lord Ram, departed from this world in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on October 2, 2025, at the age of 89. Importance: Pandit death invoked a spiritual […]

Natural Forces and Deaths Associated with Animals in 2023 (NCRB Report) Total Deaths from Natural Forces: Six thousand four hundred forty-four individuals have succumbed to natural forces such as lightning, heat, and floods, cold-related deaths, and landslides. Deaths from Lightning: Two thousand five hundred sixty deaths, comprising 39.7% of total deaths from natural forces. Heat/Sun […]

Why in News? The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its annual report “Crime in India” for 2023, revealing a sharp 31.2% surge in cybercrime cases across the country. Key Highlights: Cybercrime Growth: 2023 → 86,420 cases (crime rate 6.2%) 2022 → 65,893 cases (crime rate 4.8%) Increase: 31.2%  Major Motives of Cybercrime (2023): Fraud […]