Current affairs

Rising North East Investors Summit 2025, Potential of Northeast Region

Context: PM Modi in the Rising North East Investors Summit 2025, highlighted the immense potential of the Northeast region and its importance in the country's development journey. Rising North East Investors Summit 2025 The Rising North East Investors Summit 2025,...

Mission Karmayogi, Key Pillars and Achievements of iGOT Karmayogi

Context: iGOT Karmayogi crossed a landmark of 1 Crore registered users. India is aiming to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047, with aspirations of establishing itself as a global manufacturing hub, a key exporter of value-added services, and a major...

Mizoram Becomes the First Fully Literate State in India, Check Details

In a historic milestone, Mizoram has finally emerged as India's first completely literate state, touching the Ministry of Education's 95% literacy goal. Revealed by Chief Minister Lalduhoma on May 21, 2025, this achievement is a big milestone in India's educational...

Indian Flying Fox: Key Facts, Ecological Importance, and Conservation

The Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus), a giant among bats, gained additional prominence recently when a related question regarding this extraordinary animal was removed by UPSC in its 2024 prelims examination. This fascinating mammal is of importance for upholding ecological...

Cholistan Desert: A Vital Part of Pakistan’s Punjab and the Greater Thar Desert

In a significant policy reversal, the Government of Pakistan has decided to halt the Cholistan Canal Project, a major component of the Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) launched in 2023. This move comes after widespread protests and environmental concerns, particularly in...

HAL CATS Warrior Drone: Features, Components, and Strategic Significance

HAL CATS Warrior Drone: India is rapidly becoming a center of defense technology, and at the center of this shift is Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). One of its most ambitious and forward-looking projects is the Combat Air Teaming System (CATS)...

Operation Sankalp for Naxals: Major Blow to Maoist Forces in Chhattisgarh

Operation Sankalp for Naxals: In a significant development in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district, over 15 Maoists were killed in a fierce encounter with security forces near the Karregutta Hills. This operation is part of the ongoing "Operation Sankalp," aimed at dismantling...

Siliguri Corridor: India’s Strategic Lifeline Under Focus Amid Rising Tensions

The Indian Army recently conducted a major exercise named Teesta Prahar near the Siliguri Corridor, often called the Chicken Neck of India, highlighting its commitment to safeguarding this vital passage. Over three days at the Teesta field firing range, forces...

None of the Above (NOTA), Origin, Electoral Impact and Legal Status

Context: Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking to make the NOTA (None of the Above) option compulsory in all elections, even if there is only one candidate. None Of The Above (NOTA) NOTA stands...

PM JANMAN Scheme, Objectives, Focus Areas and Challenges

Context: PM JANMAN Saturation Campaign is the term used to denote the continuous efforts taken under Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN) towards ensuring that government schemes and basic services become 100% saturated amongst Particularly Vulnerable Tribal...