13th Edition of Ekuverin Military Exercise

The 13th edition of the Ekuverin military exercise commenced recently between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the two forces and is crucial for encouraging bilateral relations. Background of Ekuverin ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

What is USAID?

The recent call by billionaire Elon Musk to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has ignited a heated debate about the future of US foreign aid. Following a freeze on USAID funding imposed by President Donald Trump, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Golden-headed Cisticola

The Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis) has made headlines following its recent sighting in Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki. This discovery marks addition to the avian diversity of the southern Western Ghats. Bird watchers identified the species after an extensive absence ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Socioeconomic Status and Genetic Susceptibility to Obesity

Recent research has brought into light the complex relationship between genetic factors and socioeconomic status in childhood obesity. A study involving 6,400 schoolchildren in India has demonstrated that socioeconomic status influences the genetic predisposition to obesity. This research, led by ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

A23a in Atlantic

Recently, A23a, the largest iceberg on record, began its journey in the South Atlantic after detaching from the Filchner Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This colossal iceberg weighs approximately one trillion tons and spans about 400 square miles. Its movement raises ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

US Imposes Tariffs

Recently, the US President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China, which affects the US’s top three trade partners. This is part of his protectionist trade policies, aimed at reducing the US’s ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

China’s Shenzhou-19 Demonstrates Artificial Photosynthesis

Recently, China’s Shenzhou-19 crew aboard the Tiangong space station made advancement in space exploration by successfully conducting the first in-orbit demonstration of “artificial photosynthesis” technology. This breakthrough allows for the production of oxygen and rocket fuel ingredients in space, enhancing ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Large Area Additive Manufacturing Technology

Recent advancements in Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) have emerged from a collaborative initiative involving IIT Hyderabad, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and various industry partners. This effort has resulted in the development of a state-of-the-art LAAM system, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Rusty-Spotted Cat

The rusty-spotted cat, the world’s smallest cat species, was recently spotted in the forests of Purulia district, West Bengal. This discovery was made by researchers from the Human and Environment Alliance League (HEAL) while investigating pangolin poaching. The sighting, captured ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Union Budget 2025

The Union Budget for 2025-26 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025. This budget aims to drive economic growth through four primary engines – agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), investments, and exports. The government ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs