Current affairs

Miss Universe India 2025 Winner: Manika Vishwakarma From Rajasthan Crowned in Jaipur

The world of beauty pageants' glitz and glamour was treated to another landmark moment when Rajasthan's Manika Vishwakarma was crowned Miss Universe India 2025. The glittering finale took place in Jaipur on August 18, 2025, where outgoing queen Rhea Singha...

Dibru Saikhowa National Park, Location, Ecological Significance

Context: A study has found that invasive and native “grassland invader” plants are rapidly altering the riverine ecosystem of Assam’s Dibru-Saikhowa National Park (DSNP), the only habitat of feral horses in India. Oil India Limited (OIL) has requested the Ministry...

FREE AI Committee Report, Significance, Emerging Risks and Sectoral Challenges

Context: Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence Committee (FREEAI Committee) of  Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently released its report. About FREE AI Committee In 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up an Internal Committee...

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar of Electoral Rolls

ECI has launched a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, requiring all voters to submit forms and post-2003 entrants to provide proof of citizenship. The integrity and inclusiveness of electoral rolls constitute the foundation of a strong democratic process. Consequently,...

CP Radhakrishnan: NDA Candidate for Vice President of India 2025

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has picked CP Radhakrishnan as its nominee for the forthcoming Vice Presidential election of India to be held on September 9, 2025. He is at present the Governor of Maharashtra and has been in politics...

Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Date, History, Significance, Rituals, and Celebration

Krishna Janmashtami 2025 is one of the most sacred Hindu festivals, which is observed with great devotion and enthusiasm throughout India and around the globe. Krishna Janmashtami festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu,...

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit: Strategic Stakes, Urban Disruption, and Diplomatic Risk

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit: The much-anticipated Putin-Trump Alaska Summit 2025, held at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska, concluded without a concrete peace deal on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The three-hour meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald...

List of Chief Ministers of West Bengal from 1947 to 2025: Tenure, Parties, and Key Facts

West Bengal was and has always been one of the most politically vibrant and culturally rich states of India. The state has seen varied political leadership since Independence in 1947, from the monolithic rule of the Indian National Congress (INC)...

List of Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh from 1950 to 2025 – Complete Details

Uttar Pradesh, India's largest populous state, has been pivotal in determining the landscape of Indian politics. It was renamed from the United Provinces to its present name on 24th January 1950. It has witnessed numerous political transitions, ranging from the...

Hajj Committee of India 2026: Qurrah Results, Packages, Fees, and Embarkation Points

The Hajj Committee of India is responsible for organizing and coordinating the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina for thousands of Indian Muslims. The committee has introduced new guidelines, embarkation points, and a short-duration package to enhance the convenience of...