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

SWAMIH Fund 2.0

The SWAMIH Fund 2.0 has been introduced to address the challenges in India’s real estate sector. The Union Finance Minister announced a budgetary provision of ₹15,000 crore to aid the completion of one lakh dwelling units. This move aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise 2025

TROPEX-25, or Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise 2025, is military exercise conducted by the Indian Navy. Launched in January 2025, it showcases India’s commitment to joint operational capabilities. The exercise involves the Indian Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard, denoting ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

13th Edition of Ekuverin Military Exercise

The 13th edition of the Ekuverin military exercise commenced recently between the Indian Army and the Maldives National Defence Force. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability between the two forces and is crucial for encouraging bilateral relations. Background of Ekuverin ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

What is USAID?

The recent call by billionaire Elon Musk to abolish the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has ignited a heated debate about the future of US foreign aid. Following a freeze on USAID funding imposed by President Donald Trump, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Golden-headed Cisticola

The Golden-headed Cisticola (Cisticola exilis) has made headlines following its recent sighting in Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki. This discovery marks addition to the avian diversity of the southern Western Ghats. Bird watchers identified the species after an extensive absence ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Socioeconomic Status and Genetic Susceptibility to Obesity

Recent research has brought into light the complex relationship between genetic factors and socioeconomic status in childhood obesity. A study involving 6,400 schoolchildren in India has demonstrated that socioeconomic status influences the genetic predisposition to obesity. This research, led by ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 3, 2025

1. With reference to the PM-JANMAN package, which of the following statements is/are correct? It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the State governments and the PVTG communities. It aims to achieve 100% saturation ..