Archives: Current Affair

Why in News? Recently, Karnataka’s Kaveri 2.0 portal, responsible for land registration, faced significant server outages due to a DDoS attack. About DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service): DDoS is a type of denial-of-service (DoS) attack, where cyberattacks disrupt or halt services entirely. Its goal is to disable or crash websites, web applications, cloud services, or other online […]

Why in News?A recent faunal survey conducted by the Forest Department at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Palakkad has revealed the discovery of 15 new species, expanding the protected area’s biodiversity checklist. About Parambikulam Tiger Reserve: Location: Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is situated in the Western Ghats range, straddling the border of Palakkad and Thrissur districts in […]

Why in News?The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) recently celebrated its 9th anniversary, marking nearly a decade of empowering Indian farmers through comprehensive crop insurance. About PMFBY- Launch: Initiated in 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Coverage: The scheme includes all farmers, such as sharecroppers and tenant farmers, cultivating notified crops […]

Context: • The government has drafted a new legislation, called the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, to regulate the entry and stay of foreigners in India. Background: • Currently, the matters related to foreigners and immigration are governed by four existing laws: The Foreigners Act, 1946 The Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 The Registration […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport to personally welcome Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani. The Qatar Amir is on a two-day state visit, which will conclude on February 18. Meetings During the Visit: The Qatar Amir will meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Prime […]

The Haryana government’s ambitious Aravali Safari Park Project aims to create the world’s largest safari park. However, the project has faced significant opposition since its inception. Key Features of the Project: The park will span 3,858 hectares (approximately 10,000 acres) across the Gurugram and Nuh districts. Proposed facilities include: Animal cages, Guest houses, Hotels, Restaurants, […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi met on Monday evening (February 17) to appoint the successor of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, who is set to retire on Tuesday. The 30-minute meeting saw Gandhi submit a dissent note, asking the Government to defer the appointment until the […]

Why in the News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently highlighted the necessity of a “coordinated flotilla” to enhance stability and cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). His remarks underscore the increasing geopolitical rivalry and security challenges in the region, making multilateral maritime collaboration essential. Geographic and Strategic Importance of the Indian Ocean: Size […]

Why in the News: Constitutional morality has recently gained attention in courts, particularly in cases concerning sexual minorities’ rights, women’s entry into temples, free speech, and the tension between national security and civil liberties. The Supreme Court has used this concept to guide judgments, recognizing its potential to challenge evolving public morality and balance changing […]

Why in News: The Cook Islands has entered into a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with China, a move that has raised concerns in New Zealand, given its constitutional ties with the Pacific nation. Here’s a breakdown of the agreement and the reactions: High-Level Agreement: Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and Chinese Premier Li Qiang […]