Zika Virus Surge in Maharashtra

The Zika virus has emerged as public health concern in Pune district, Maharashtra. In 2024, Pune accounted for 125 out of 151 confirmed cases of Zika reported across India. This spike in cases has attracted attention from health authorities and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Ocean Coordination Mechanism

The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was launched by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. This initiative aims to address the critical challenges facing marine environments in the Caribbean and the North Brazil Shelf. These regions are vital for biodiversity, local ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Resilience of the Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem

The Sundarbans, spanning India and Bangladesh, represent the world’s largest mangrove forest. This unique ecosystem plays a vital role in biodiversity, climate regulation, and coastal protection. Recent studies indicate that despite facing numerous threats, the Sundarbans exhibit remarkable resilience. About ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 1, 2025

11. In context with solar phenomena, consider the following statements: Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) can cause disruptions in satellite communications. Solar flares are the most powerful explosions in the solar system. The solar wind is a stream of charged particles ..

Bombay High Court Quashes Case Under SC/ST Act

In judgement, the Bombay High Court has quashed a case filed under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. The court ruled that the alleged offences did not occur in “public view,” important requirement for prosecution ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Maharashtra SEBC Quota Caste Validation Certificate Extension

In Maharashtra, students admitted under the Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC) quota for the 2024-25 academic session have received a three-month extension to submit their Caste Validation Certificates (CVCs). Initially, a six-month extension was granted in June 2024. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Saffron Reedtail Damselfly Discovered in Karnataka

The saffron reedtail damselfly, scientifically known as Indosticta deccanensis, has been discovered in Madhugundi village, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. This finding marks the first record of the species in the northernmost part of the Western Ghats. Previously, it was known to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Targeted Approach to Leprosy Eradication in India

India has made strides in combating leprosy. The country achieved the World Health Organization’s elimination status in 2005. This status indicates less than one case per 10,000 population. However, leprosy remains a public health challenge in certain regions.  The Union ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance Amendment 2025

The Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 were recently published by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This amendment aims to improve transparency and inclusivity in governance. It expands the use of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Indian Navy Women Officers Cross Point Nemo

Recently, two Indian Navy women officers, Lt. Cdr. Dilna K. and Lt. Cdr. Roopa A., successfully navigated through Point Nemo, the most remote location on Earth, during their expedition aboard the sailing vessel INSV Tarini. This historic journey is part ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs