Archives: Current Affair

Why in News ?  The recent surge in violence in Borno State, Nigeria, underlines a worsening security and humanitarian crisis fueled by the escalating insurgency of Boko Haram and ISWAP. Escalation of Insurgent Attacks Increased Casualties: On May 12, 2025, ISWAP was suspected of planting an IED along the Damboa-Maiduguri highway, killing two Christian education […]

Why in news ?The development of a super-fast charging sodium-ion (Na-ion) battery by researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru, India, represents a significant advancement in energy storage technology. This breakthrough, announced in May 2025, has captured widespread attention due to its potential to transform India’s energy landscape by […]

India’s rank as the fourth-largest or fifth-largest economy, based on nominal GDP, or as the third-largest economy based on Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), is influenced by the lens through which economic comparisons are made. Both the nominal GDP and PPP rankings offer different perspectives, and understanding these distinctions is key to interpreting the implications for […]

The Climate Action Catalyst Fund (CACF) is a pioneering initiative launched by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to accelerate decarbonization efforts across Asia and the Pacific. Operational since January 1, 2024, the CACF functions under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which facilitates international cooperation through carbon markets. 🔑 Key Features: Upfront Carbon Finance: Provides […]

Why in News ? India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme Execution Model, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. The AMCA project aims to develop a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, enhancing the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) air power amid growing regional tensions and global defense dynamics. […]

Why in News ? The government has announced the restoration of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exporters operating under Advance Authorisation (AA), Export-Oriented Units (EOUs), and Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This move is aimed at boosting India’s export competitiveness. Relevance- Pre & Mains Prelims: RoDTEP/ FIEO Mains: GS […]

Why in News ?. Kerala’s Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has recently  inaugurated the Njattadi Festival, a sapling festival organized by the Thiruvarppu Grama Panchayat in Kottayam district. The event, also referred to as a planting festival, celebrates agricultural innovation and community participation in farming, with a focus on modern techniques like drone-assisted seed sowing. Relevance […]

Why in News?  The article highlights the often-overlooked ecological impacts of tropical cyclones, particularly on biodiversity in island hotspots. The findings from the study are timely, considering the intensification of cyclones due to climate change. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : Affected species In Indain Islands Mains :   GS 3 (  Environment & […]

Why in News? The Thiruvananthapuram incident highlights a case of coastal contamination, where nurdles—small thermoplastic pellets used in plastic manufacturing—washed ashore after the MSC ELSA 3 sank off Kerala’s coast on May 24, 2025. Relevance : UPSC Pre &  Mains Prelims : MSC ELSA 3/PCB/PAH Mains :   GS 3 ( Env. & Ecology? What are […]

Why in News? Over 700 deaths reported in Nigeria’s southeast since 2021 due to sit-at-home protests called by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), highlighting a major security crisis. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a separatist group founded in 2012 by Nnamdi Kanu, a British-Nigerian activist, aiming to restore the Republic of Biafra, […]