Archives: Current Affair

Why in News? The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India (IN MoD) has recently entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA). Through this SOSA, the United States and India agree to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that promote national defense. The […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to take a 20-hour overnight train journey on 23 August to reach from Poland to Ukraine in his official visit. PM Modi’s choice of taking the special train — Train Force One — to reach the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, is seen as a bold move, especially considering the ongoing Russia-Ukraine […]

Malaysia, the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, has been under immense pressure to make its palm oil industry more sustainable. The industry has been linked to deforestation, causing the loss of habitat for orangutans. Orangutan diplomacy and panda diplomacy are terms used to describe the practice of using animals, particularly endangered species, as symbols of […]

The term Lunar Magma Ocean (LMO) refers to a theoretical concept in lunar geology that describes a period early in the Moon’s history when its outer layer was predominantly molten. This idea suggests that, soon after the Moon’s formation, its surface was covered by a global ocean of molten rock, which played a crucial role […]

Siphoning off funds refers to the illegal or unethical practice of diverting or embezzling money from its intended purpose or destination for personal gain. This typically involves a person or group of individuals who have access to financial resources or funds and use that access to secretly transfer money into their own accounts or for […]

Kaanu, a South Indian Adivasi Knowledge Centre, will be launched at the Tribal Health Resource Centre (THRC) at BR Hills, Karnataka. About BR Hills: Biligiriranga Hills, commonly known as BR Hills, is a hill range situated in the southern part of Karnataka, India. It forms the border between the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats and is a biodiversity hotspot, […]

The Reserve Bank of India has on August 19 issued a framework to recognise self-regulatory organisations in the financial markets, in order to help enhance the compliance culture and provide a consultative platform for policy making. “In deliverance of this role, the SRO shall frame necessary best practices/standards/codes within the regulatory framework prescribed by the […]

A polygraph test, commonly known as a lie detector test, is a tool used to measure and record various physiological indicators, such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and skin conductivity, while a person answers a series of questions. The underlying assumption of the polygraph test is that deceptive answers will produce physiological responses […]

Zero-emission trucking refers to the development and deployment of trucks that produce no direct tailpipe emissions, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. This concept is critical for the transportation and logistics industry, which has traditionally relied on diesel-powered vehicles that contribute significantly to carbon emissions. Key Technologies in Zero-Emission Trucking: […]

The foster care system in India is part of the broader child protection framework, designed to provide temporary care for children who cannot live with their biological families due to various reasons such as abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Although the concept of foster care is still evolving in India, efforts are being made to formalize […]