Indian Ocean Conference 2025

The 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) commenced in Muscat on February 16-17, 2025. This year’s theme is Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership. The conference aims to enhance inclusivity and encourage new partnerships within the maritime ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Summits and Conferences

“Imagine a World with More Women in Science” Campaign

Recently, UNESCO celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by launching the campaign Imagine a World with More Women in Science. This initiative aims to address the gender gap in scientific fields and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 17, 2025

1. Consider the following: Volcanoes Mining & Drilling Seismic Waves Which of the above is/are involved in the study of Earth’s internal structure? [A] Only 1 & 2[B] Only 2 & 3[C] 1, 2 and 3[D] Only 1 Show Answer ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 16-17, 2025

1. Which organization has launched the campaign “Imagine a world with more women in science”? [A] United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)[B] World Health Organization (WHO)[C] International Monetary Fund (IMF)[D] World Bank Show Answer Correct Answer: A [United ..

Pesticides Impact Over 800 Species in Ecosystems

Recent studies have revealed alarming vital information about the effects of pesticides on non-target organisms. A comprehensive analysis published in *Nature Communications* indicates that over 800 species, including microbes, fungi, plants, insects, fish, birds, and mammals, are adversely affected by ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

NAMASTE Scheme

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E), Dr. Virender Kumar visited Jammu recently. On the occasion, he distributed Ayushman health cards and PPE kits to Safai Mitras under the flagship NAMASTE Scheme Objectives of the NAMASTE Scheme The primary ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 15, 2025

1. Which of the following statements is/are correct? India has 89 Ramsar-designated wetlands, making it the largest network in Asia. Uttar Pradesh has the most Ramsar sites in India, with 18 sites as of Feb 2025. The Ramsar Convention was ..

J. C. Bose Grant

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has recently launched the J. C. Bose Grant (JBG). This initiative aims to honour the exceptional contributions of senior Indian scientists and engineers. It provides extra-mural funding opportunities to enhance research in advanced scientific ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs