Archives: Current Affair

Why in News? The annual ‘Neja Mela‘ in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been denied permission by the district administration, citing objections related to its historical significance and connection to invader Syed Salar Masud Ghazi. This decision has sparked discussions and debates on tradition, history, and public sentiment. Key Points of the Issue: ● Denial of […]

Why in News ? A new global survey conducted by the Future of Free Speech, an independent U.S.-based think tank, ranked India 24th out of 33 countries on support for free speech. The report, titled “Who in the World Supports Free Speech?”, highlights that while abstract support for free speech remains strong globally, there is […]

Why in News? The Centre announced the upgradation of the e-NAM platform to e-NAM 2.0 to address logistical hurdles faced in inter-state and inter-mandi trade of agricultural commodities. Key highlights of the announcement by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Main Features of e-NAM 2.0: Bank Account Validation: Enhancing transparency and security in payments. eKYC […]

Why in News ? The Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged more companies to participate in the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS). Currently, in its second round, the scheme remains in the pilot stage and has expanded its internship offerings to 327 companies, up from around 280 in the first round. Announced […]

Why in News? The H-1B visa program is under increased scrutiny as bipartisan calls for reform gain momentum in the United States. The evolving trends in H-1B visa approvals and significant changes in applicant profiles over the past two decades highlight the need for policy revisions to address skilled immigration challenges. Key Points about the […]

Why in News ? Recently, an Indian long-billed vulture, along with its chick, was sighted at Ramadevarabetta, Karnataka, which is India’s only vulture sanctuary. About Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Gyps indicus): The Indian long-billed vulture, also known as the Indian vulture, is a critically endangered species of vulture native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a […]

Why in News? The Chandrayaan-5 mission received approval from the Indian government. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced this during an event to felicitate him for his new role. The mission marks another significant step in India’s lunar exploration program, building on the success of Chandrayaan-3. Collaboration with Japan adds an international dimension to the project. […]

Why in News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recently  highlighted the success of the third Bodo Peace Accord at the annual conference of the All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) in Assam, emphasizing its role in bringing peace and development to the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Key Points: • Success of the Bodo Peace Accord: […]

Why in News ? The Karnataka Police  has recently announced the seizure of 37.87 kg of MDMA worth ₹75 crore, marking the highest value of drugs seized in the state so far. What is MDMA? MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception. It is commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly in […]

Supreme Court’s View on Linguistic Secularism (2014 Judgment): The court emphasized “linguistic secularism”, which promotes the acceptance of legitimate aspirations of speakers of different languages in India. Development of both law and language in India was described as “organic and accommodative”, aiming to secure linguistic secularism. Judgment: U.P. Hindi Sahittya Sammelan vs State of U.P. […]