Archives: Current Affair

Disease X: Why in news? The recent outbreak reported in the first week of December 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed over 400 lives and remains unclassified, has raised concerns that it could be an instance of Disease X.  What is Disease X? Disease X is a hypothetical term introduced by […]

Why in News? The central government introduced the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha, to amend the existing Disaster Management Act, 2005. The Bill revises the Disaster Management Act, 2005, enhancing the roles of NDMA, SDMA, and DDMA. Key Points : Enhanced Coordination and Proactive Disaster Management: The Bill aims to strengthen disaster management […]

Martial law is a system of governance imposed by military authorities, typically during emergencies, such as war, rebellion, or natural disasters, where civil authorities are deemed incapable of functioning. Under martial law, ordinary laws may be suspended, civil rights restricted, and the military assumes control over civilian functions. Historical Context of Martial Law in South […]

Youngest World Champion: Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest FIDE World Chess Champion at 18, defeating China’s Ding Liren in a dramatic 14-game match in Singapore. Significant Records: Surpassed Garry Kasparov’s record as the youngest champion (Kasparov was 22). Clinched the title after Ding blundered on move 55 in the final game. Path to Victory: Gukesh’s […]

Why in News? The Smuggling in India 2024 report by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) highlights evolving narcotics hubs and trafficking routes affecting India. Key Points from the Report: India’s Strategic Location: India’s geographic position makes it a major hub for drug trafficking, with borders connecting narcotics-producing regions, and a vast coastline providing numerous […]

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI): The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is a premier agency under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, tasked with investigating and combating smuggling and customs-related offenses, particularly focusing on the enforcement of economic laws. Key Functions of DRI: Prevention of Smuggling: DRI works to prevent the […]

India’s inaugural hyperloop test track, developed through a partnership between Indian Railways, IIT-Madras, and TuTr Hyperloop, was officially opened at IIT-Madras’ Discovery Campus in Chennai.   About Hyperloop: Hyperloop is a proposed high-speed transportation system that aims to transport passengers and goods at incredibly fast speeds through low-pressure tubes. It was first conceptualized by Elon […]

A tigress killed her three newborn cubs in a zoo in West Bengal’s Siliguri last week while carrying them in her mouth. Her teeth damaged the windpipes of two cubs and the skull of the third. A zoo official described the deaths as “accidental”. This was the second litter of Rika, the tigress, who had struggled with […]

Why in News ? The Prime Minister has recently  inaugurated major temple corridors which include Bharadwaj Ashram corridor, Shringverpur Dham corridor, Akshayvat corridor, Hanuman Mandir corridor among others. These projects will ensure ease of access to devotees and also boost spiritual tourism. Bharadwaj Ashram Corridor (Prayagraj): Significance: Bharadwaj Ashram is associated with the sage Bharadwaj, […]

In an unprecedented move, around 60 Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc submitted a notice seeking the removal of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha Chairperson, citing extreme bias and a six-point charge sheet. They alleged he had repeatedly interrupted Opposition MPs and denied legitimate requests by Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. The […]