Battle of Karnal

The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, marked decline in the Mughal Empire. Nadir Shah, the Iranian ruler, decisively defeated Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah ‘Rangila’ in a matter of hours. This battle not only showcased the military prowess ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

AI Tools in Tuberculosis Screening

The fight against tuberculosis (TB) in India is at a critical juncture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious goal to eliminate TB by 2025 faces hurdles. Recent developments highlight a disconnect between technological advancements and their implementation in public health programmes. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute has reignited following a violent incident involving a bus conductor in Belagavi. This incident has halted bus services between the two states and marks the longstanding tensions rooted in linguistic and territorial claims. The dispute began ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: States Current Affairs

First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole

Researchers from PRL Ahmedabad, Panjab University Chandigarh, and ISRO’s Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems in Bengaluru created the first detailed map of the Moon’s south pole. They used data from the Pragyan rover. Chandrayaan-3 Mission Chandrayaan-3‘s Vikram lander deployed the Pragyan ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Kerala’s Waste Management Crisis

Recent reports highlight Kerala’s unsustainable waste management practices. The state has been offloading non-biodegradable waste to neighbouring states, primarily Tamil Nadu. This approach is seen as a temporary solution that shifts the burden rather than addressing the root causes. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance convened on February 24, 2025, to scrutinise the implications of corporate tax cuts introduced in 2019. This meeting comes as the Union Budget faces review ahead of the parliamentary session reconvening on March 10. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

EU Classifies Caffeine As Harmful

The European Union has recently classified caffeine as harmful to humans if swallowed under new chemical safety regulations. This decision has generated discussion, particularly regarding its implications for everyday caffeine consumption. Background of the Regulation The European Commission’s ruling is ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s Strategic Shift in Fertiliser Consumption

India is undergoing transformation in its fertilizer consumption strategy. This shift aims at reducing reliance on imported high-analysis fertilisers such as urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and muriate of potash (MOP). The need for this change arises from the high import ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs