Myanmar Junta Extends State of Emergency Ahead of Elections

The military junta in Myanmar has recently extended its state of emergency for an additional six months. This decision comes as the junta prepares for a long-promised election. The announcement was made during a meeting of the National Defense and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 4, 2025

1. With reference to icebergs and their ecological impacts, consider the following statements: The largest iceberg ever recorded, A23a, weighs about one trillion tons. Icebergs are formed only from freshwater glaciers. Icebergs drift thousands of kilometers, impacting marine ecosystems before ..

Impact of US Withdrawal on WHO Budget

The World Health Organization (WHO) faces challenges following the United States’ decision to withdraw its funding. As the largest contributor, the US accounted for approximately 18% of the WHO’s overall budget. This withdrawal has prompted discussions among WHO member states ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 4, 2025

1. Which organization has developed India’s man-portable air defense missile system called VSHORADS? [A] Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) [B] Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) [D] Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) Show Answer Correct Answer: A ..

Indian Rupee Hits All-Time Low

The Indian rupee recently fell to an unprecedented low of 87.29 against the US dollar. This decline occurred on February 3, 2025, amidst rising fears of a global trade war triggered by US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Rajasthan Anti-Conversion Bill 2025

The Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 was introduced during the Budget Session of the state Assembly on February 3, 2025. The bill aims to address concerns over forced religious conversions in the state. Health Minister Gajendra ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras recently launched the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas (BCGA). This initiative aims to enhance cancer research in India. It addresses the under-representation of Indian genetic data in global cancer studies. The launch comes ahead of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Eurasian Otters Resurface in Kashmir’s Gurez Valley

The resurgence of Eurasian otters in Kashmir’s Gurez Valley marks environmental development. Once thought nearly extinct in the region, these otters have been sighted again after decades. A recent video captured in January 2025 showcases otters actively hunting fish in ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs