Archives: Current Affair

Why in News? An American biotech company, Colossal Biosciences, has claimed to have successfully recreated a genetically modified version of the extinct dire wolf through the process of de-extinction. This has raised debates about the ethics, feasibility, and implications of bringing extinct species back to life. Key Points from the Article: About the Dire Wolf: […]

Why in News? The private weather agency Skymet Weather has forecasted a “normal” monsoon for the upcoming season, with rainfall estimated to be 3% above the long-term average of 868.6 mm. The weakening of La Niña conditions is a key factor behind this prediction. Key Points of the News: Monsoon Forecast: Rainfall expected to be […]

The study, led by Dr. Prasanna, involved a comprehensive analysis of the genomes of 9,772 individuals from various populations across India. The researchers identified approximately 180 million genetic variants, which are differences in DNA sequences among individuals. These findings were published in the Journal of Nature Genetics and provide valuable insights into the genetic diversity […]

Why in News?  The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment criticizing Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for his “unconstitutional” inaction on 10 key Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu State Legislature. The court deemed these Bills to have received assent, declared subsequent actions by President Droupadi Murmu void, and established strict timelines (one […]

Why in News?  Several NATO member countries bordering Russia have recently announced plans to withdraw from the 1997 Ottawa Convention, which bans the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of anti-personnel landmines. About Ottawa Convention (1997): The Ottawa Convention, formally known as the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production, and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and […]

Why in News?  President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, days after Parliament passed the contentious legislation following marathon debates in both Houses. What is Waqf ? Waqf refers to the permanent dedication of movable or immovable assets by an individual, known as a waqif, for purposes deemed pious, religious, […]

Why in news?  The Papua Ye’ite Tribe of Indonesia  was recently in news after the government’s plan of converting forests into a agricultural land.  As tribe will be  hugely affected by this move.    About Papua Ye’ite Tribe: The Papua Ye’ite tribe is an Indigenous group residing in the Merauke district of Papua province, Indonesia, […]

Why in News ?  In a landmark decision, all Supreme Court judges, including the Chief Justice of India, have resolved to disclose their assets publicly. This move aligns with the principles enshrined in the 1997 Restatement of Values of Judicial Life, which serves as a cornerstone of judicial ethics in India. Overview of the Restatement […]

Why in News?  India has improved its position to 36th out of 170 countries in the UNCTAD’s Frontier Technologies Readiness Index 2024, according to the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Why it is Important for UPSC? Prelims Relevance: Reports & Indices: UNCTAD Technology and […]

Why in News?  The approval of the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) by the Union Cabinet on April 4, 2025, marks a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen its border areas. this initiative builds on the earlier Vibrant Villages Programme-I (VVP-I), focusing on comprehensive development of villages along international land borders (excluding northern borders covered […]