Current affairs

International Seabed Authority

About International Seabed Authority (ISA) It is an autonomous organisation that regulates and controls activities in the seabed beyond national jurisdiction. (HQ- Kingston, Jamaica) Area under its jurisdiction covers around 54% of the total area of the world's oceans. It...

Airships

About Airships Airships are vertical-lift aircraft that use gas to float and steer in the air. Airships don’t fly - they float. There are three main types of airships: non-rigid (or blimps), semi-rigid and rigid. They are bullet-shaped craft filled...

Philippines ‘retakes’ an island in Disputed Sea in Mock Combat

About Disputed locations in South China Sea Nine-Dash Line It is a unilateral demarcation that encompasses around 90% of the South China Sea. It stretches from the Chinese mainland down to the coasts of Malaysia and Indonesia. In 2016, the...

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI)

About Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) It is India's premier agency for combating smuggling, trade-based money laundering, and customs-related offences. It works under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Ministry of Finance. It was established on 4 December...

India should be Part of RCEP, CPTPP: NITI Aayog CEO

About RCEP It is a free trade agreement between 15 Asia-Pacific countries that aims to create a modern, mutually beneficial economic partnership Members: 10 ASEAN group members (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam) and...

CAQM changes rules on Stubble Burning

About Commision for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Statutory Body: Under the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021. Aim: To address air quality issues in the National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding states,...

Indian Military Heritage Festival 2024

The Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) 2024, set to commence on November 8, 2024, in New Delhi, is a significant event celebrating India's rich military history, heritage, and culture. The festival provides an important platform for the public and experts...

QS Asia University Rankings 2025, Check Top 10 Asian Universities

The QS Asia University Rankings 2025 reveal a shifting landscape in Asian higher education, with noteworthy performances from Indian institutions. Released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), these rankings evaluate universities across multiple parameters such as academic reputation, employer reputation, and research...

Cabinet approves infusion of equity in Food Corporation of India

About Food Corporation of India (FCI) FCI is a statutory body set up in 1965 (under the Food Corporation Act, 1964) It operates under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Government of India. The FCI is the...

Development of Tuna Cluster in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

About Tuna Species Tuna are large, fast-swimming fish found in tropical and temperate oceans worldwide. Tuna are known for their speed, with some species able to swim up to 50 miles per hour. They can swim so fast because of...