Mising Tribe Celebrates Ali Ai Ligang Festival

The Mising tribe, Assam’s largest tribal community, recently celebrated the Ali Ai Ligang festival. This festival marks the beginning of the sowing season and is deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the Mising people. Celebrated on the first Wednesday ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Updated Coaching Scheme for PM CARES Beneficiaries

Recently, the Government of India revamped its coaching scheme aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. This updated initiative extends benefits to children covered under the PM CARES scheme alongside Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Other Backward Classes ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Supreme Court’s Ruling on Prisoner Remission

Recently, the Supreme Court of India made ruling regarding prisoner remission. The court directed states to consider the premature release of prisoners even if they do not apply for remission. This marks a very important change from previous rulings where ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

SC’s Recent Directions on Mullaperiyar Dam Dispute

The Mullaperiyar dam has been at the centre of a long-standing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. On February 19, 2025, the Supreme Court directed a supervisory committee to address the concerns raised by Tamil Nadu regarding the dam’s maintenance. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Teesta River Management

The Teesta River, a vital waterway for both India and Bangladesh, is once again at the centre of diplomatic tensions. Bangladesh has sought China’s assistance for the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP). This move raises concerns in ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Impact of Marine Heat Waves on Arctic Mammals

Recent studies highlight the serious impacts of marine heat waves (MHWs) on marine mammals in Arctic and Subarctic regions. As ocean temperatures rise, these mammals face increased mortality rates, reduced reproductive success, and heightened vulnerability to diseases. The Arctic Ocean ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 21, 2025

1. In horizontal tax devolution, how many of the following criteria, besides population, area, and income distance, did the Fifteenth Finance Commission consider? Demographic performance Forest and ecology Governance reforms Stable government Tax and fiscal efforts Select the correct answer: ..

MoD, BEL Sign Contract for Software Defined Radios

The Indian Ministry of Defence has recently signed contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of 149 Software Defined Radios (SDRs). This contract, valued at ₹1220.12 crore, was finalised on 20th February 2025. It marks a very important ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs