India-U.S. HADR Exercise Tiger Triumph

The fourth iteration of the India-U.S. tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, known as Tiger Triumph, is set to take place from 1 to 13 April 2025. This exercise aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination between the Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 1, 2025

11. With respect to menhirs, which of the following observations is/are correct? Menhirs were primarily used as burial markers in ancient cultures. All menhirs are aligned with the cardinal directions for astronomical purposes. Select the correct option from the codes ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 1, 2025

11. Which country is the host of biennial multinational air exercise INIOCHOS? [A] Greece[B] France[C] Australia[D] India Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Greece] Notes:The Indian Air Force (IAF) joined the INIOCHOS-25 exercise in Greece at the Andravida air base. This ..

Earthquake Hits Myanmar and Thailand

The earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, had devastating effects. The National Centre for Seismology reported damage due to soil liquefaction and the earthquake’s frequency matching the natural vibrations of buildings. The earthquake’s epicentre was near ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Startup Mahakumbh 2025

The Startup Mahakumbh 2025, scheduled for April 3-5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, is initiative by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA). This event aims to empower Scheduled Tribe (ST) entrepreneurs by providing them with a platform to showcase ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

“Levels and Trends in Child Mortality” Report

The “Levels and Trends in Child Mortality” report was released recently by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME). UNIGME (United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation) is led by UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, and UN ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Cash at Judge’s Door Case

Recently, a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court in Chandigarh acquitted former Punjab and Haryana High Court Judge Nirmal Yadav after a lengthy 14-year legal battle. The case, known as the ‘Cash at Judge’s Door’ case, involved serious allegations ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Sarhul Festival

The Sarhul festival marks cultural event for Adivasis in Jharkhand and the Chhotanagpur region. Celebrated in spring, it venerates the Sal tree, which is central to Adivasi tradition. This festival represents a deep connection to nature and the cycle of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Rules for Disclosure of Judges’ Assets

The recent discovery of large sums of cash at the residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma has intensified discussions about corruption within India’s higher judiciary. This incident has sparked calls for mandatory public disclosure of judges’ assets ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Operation Brahma

Recently, Myanmar experienced a catastrophic earthquake that resulted in loss of life and widespread destruction. In response, India launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide urgent humanitarian assistance. This operation marks India’s commitment to its ‘Neighbourhood First‘ policy and the principle of ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs