Archives: Current Affair

Why in News?. India has been advocating for Pakistan’s re-inclusion on the FATF’s “grey list” due to its alleged support for terrorism, including the Pahalgam attack, which Indian authorities attribute to Pakistan-trained terrorists. India is preparing a dossier for the Asia Pacific Group (APG) meeting on August 25, 2025, and the FATF plenary on October […]

Why in News?  The commissioning of INS Arnala on June 18, 2025, in Visakhapatnam is a landmark event for the Indian Navy, boosting its coastal defense capabilities and advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. As the first of 16 indigenously built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), INS Arnala strengthens India’s ability to counter submarine threats […]

India’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.6% in May 2025, Women Face Higher Joblessness New Delhi, June 16, 2025 – India’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.6 per cent in May 2025, up from 5.1 per cent in April, driven largely by seasonal factors such as a slowdown in agricultural activities following the Rabi harvest season, according […]

Why in News ? A French private company and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) are addressing challenges related to the construction of six nuclear power reactors in Jaitapur, Maharashtra. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: NPCIL/CLNDA/CSC Mains :  GS 3 Understanding Nuclear Liability Legislation: Nuclear liability laws ensure compensation for victims of nuclear […]

Why in News? The ocean is a vital component of Earth, serving as a hub of biodiversity and playing a crucial role in regulating the global climate. It is home to fish, coral reefs, marine plants, and various other organisms. However, human activities have led to a severe crisis in the marine ecosystem. Pollution, overfishing, […]

Why in News?  The Delhi government has taken a significant step in addressing the contentious issue of pollution by announcing the inclusion of new technology-based machines. The government  has  launched advanced machines such as ‘Anti-Smog Guns’ and ‘Super Sprayers.’ Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : SFO/IMPT/SPArc Mains :   GS 3  Scince  Tech./Environment Water Sprinkler […]

Operation True Promise 3: Operation True Promise 3 was a major Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel, launched on June 13, 2025, by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). It involved over 150 ballistic missiles and 100+ drones targeting Israeli military bases, airfields, intelligence centers, and civilian areas. The attack injured 63 Israelis, killed 24 civilians, […]

Why in News? Arambai Tenggol (AT), a radical Meitei group in Manipur, has been in the spotlight due to its alleged involvement in violent incidents, looting of weapons, and communal tensions in the state. The recent arrest of its self-styled ‘army chief,’ Asem Kanan Singh, has drawn attention to the group’s activities and its role […]

Why in News ? Representatives from global agencies like the NTSB, FAA, and U.K.’s CAA are aiding India’s AAIB in investigating the June 12, 2025, Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives. The victims included 181 Indians, 53 Britons, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: DFDR/ICAO […]

Why in News? a committee of experts, chaired by Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) Ajay Sood, has recently  recommended that India do away with a decade-long policy of mandating Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) units in all coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs). Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : FGD/TPPs Mains :   GS 3/ Environment Flue […]