Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025

The Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 is legislative proposal by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in India. Set to be introduced during the Budget session starting March 10, 2025, this Bill aims to consolidate and modernise immigration laws. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

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

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

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

BrahMos NG Cruise Missile

India’s BrahMos cruise missile programme is undergoing advancements with the development of the BrahMos NG (Next Generation) missile system. This new iteration is expected to begin production by 2027-28, following its first flight tests anticipated next year. The BrahMos NG ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative

The Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative was launched by the United Nations in 2022. Its aim is to protect vulnerable populations from hazardous weather and climate events by implementing effective early warning systems (EWS) by the end of 2027. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Zoonotic Disease Risks in Urban-Wildland Interfaces

Recent studies reveal that nearly 44 per cent of the global population, approximately 3.5 billion people, may face exposure to zoonotic diseases. The research, conducted by Yale School of the Environment, focuses on areas where urbanisation meets wildlife, termed the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India-US TRUST Initiative

Recently, India and the United States launched the TRUST initiative to enhance cooperation in the recovery and processing of critical minerals. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to technology transfer and address export controls. It was announced during Prime Minister ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs