African-Asian Rural Development Organisation

India’s commitment to rural development has gained renewed focus through the African-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO). Recently, at an AARDO meeting, Indian officials brought into light the importance of collective vision and cooperation. They stressed the shared aspirations of communities ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

CBD COP16 to Resume in Rome

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is resuming in Rome, Italy. This critical meeting takes place from February 25 to 27, 2025. Global leaders are under pressure to fulfil their financial and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Soligas and Tiger Conservation in BRT Tiger Reserve

The Soliga tribe inhabits the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. Their relationship with the tiger population is very important to conservation efforts. Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought into light their contributions during the 119th edition of Mann ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India 2024

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India 2024. This initiative enhances data accessibility for informed decision-making. It is part of the ongoing efforts to modernise the National Statistical System. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

US Designates Latin American Criminal Groups as Terrorists

Recently, the United States designated eight Latin American criminal organisations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). This decision has stirred debate regarding its implications for US foreign policy and regional stability. The groups named include Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13), ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Mount Dukono Eruption

Mount Dukono, located in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, erupted recently, prompting safety measures. The eruption sent ash clouds rising up to 2,000 metres. This event has raised concerns for aviation safety and local residents. Mount Dukono Mount Dukono is an ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eater Breeding Site

The Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eater (Merops persicus) has recently been confirmed to breed in peninsular India. This discovery was made in the saltpans of Aandivilai, near the Manakudy Mangroves in Kanniyakumari district. Characteristics of the Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eater The Blue-Cheeked Bee-Eater is known ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Shaktikanta Das Appointed Principal Secretary to PM

Shaktikanta Das, the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has been appointed as Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India as of February 22, 2025. This appointment marks shift in the Indian bureaucratic landscape as Das ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

27th Western Zonal Council Meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the 27th Western Zonal Council meeting in Pune, Maharashtra, on Saturday. The meeting included the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: States Current Affairs

Jhumur Dance

On February 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the largest Jhumur event in history, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Assam’s tea industry. This event, named Jhumoir Binandini 2025, will take place in Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium. It aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs