India’s Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Revolution

India’s electric vehicle (EV) charging market is experiencing growth. Recent investments have exceeded $450 million in start-ups focused on charging networks and battery-swapping models. Despite this, the current infrastructure is inadequate. There is only one public charger for every 135 ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

SARAT Version 2

The Government of India has recently upgraded its Search and Rescue Aid Tool (SARAT) to enhance operational efficiency for search and rescue agencies. The latest version, SARAT version 2, aims to provide faster response times and higher success rates in ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

US Sanctions Impact on India’s Chabahar Port Project

The recent directive from the Trump administration raises concerns regarding the future of India’s Chabahar port project in Iran. This move is part of a broader strategy aimed at increasing pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions and military ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Bhopal Prohibits Begging

Recently, Bhopal’s district collector implemented a ban on begging across all public spaces. This decision came shortly after Indore introduced similar measures. These actions are rooted in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which empowers officials to address urgent ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

ISRO Unveils Finite Element Analysis Software FEAST

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently launched the latest version of its Finite Element Analysis of Structures (FEAST) software at IIT Hyderabad. This event, the 8th National Finite Element Developers’ Meeting, gathered over 250 experts from academia and industry. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicles

Recently, the focus on India-U.S. defence collaboration intensified, particularly concerning the Stryker infantry combat vehicles. This comes in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump‘s encouragement for India to increase military procurement from the U.S. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Bryospilus bharaticus

In September 2024, researchers announced the discovery of a new species of water flea, named Bryospilus (Indobryospilus) bharaticus n. sp., at Korigad Fort near Pune. This species is notable as it is the first of its kind found in Tropical ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Ranikhet Disease Outbreak in Panchkula

Recent reports indicate a severe outbreak of Ranikhet disease in poultry farms located in Barwala and Raipur Rani, Panchkula. Approximately 150,000 chickens have died in the past week. This outbreak raises concerns reminiscent of the 2006 epidemic, where poultry farms ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs