SPHEREx Telescope

NASA’s SPHEREx telescope is set to launch on February 27, 2025. This mission aims to create the most detailed and colourful map of the universe ever. It will explore cosmic history and the potential for life beyond Earth. The telescope ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

What is Biodiversity Leak?

Recent studies highlight the issue of biodiversity leakage in agricultural landscapes. As nations strive to meet biodiversity targets, unintended consequences may arise. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework aims to protect 30 per cent of land and sea by 2030. However, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

CISF Training Centre Renamed in Honor of Rajaditya Chola

The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has recently renamed its Recruits Training Centre in Arakkonam to honour Rajaditya Cholan, a notable figure in Tamil history. This renaming, effective from February 24, 2025, commemorates the Chola prince who lost his life ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

CAG Reports and Their Significance in India

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has gained attention recently due to the tabling of 14 pending reports on the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi. Among these reports is one concerning the scrapped excise policy, ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What is AI Singularity?

Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have raised concerns regarding its future impact on society. Elon Musk has been particularly vocal about the potential dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence. He predicts that superintelligent AI could emerge as soon as ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Chlorine Disinfectant Byproducts Linked to Cancer Risks

Recent research has raised alarms about the health risks associated with trihalomethanes (THMs), a byproduct of chlorine used in drinking water disinfection. This study indicates that current regulatory limits in the United States and European Union may not adequately protect ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Sinking of the Caspian Sea

The Caspian Sea, the world’s largest enclosed body of water, is facing alarming environmental challenges. Recent reports indicate drop in water levels, which poses a threat to the region’s biodiversity and human activities. Environmental activists and officials are calling for ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 26, 2025

1. What kind of disease is Spinal Muscular Atrophy that was recently mentioned in news? [A] Genetic disorder[B] Fungal infection[C] Cardiovascular disease[D] Respiratory disease Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Genetic disorder] Notes:Clinical neuroscientists have treated spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 25, 2025

1. With reference to Perovskite Nanocrystals, often seen in news, consider the following: The chemical name of such crystals is calcium titanium oxide, originally discovered in the Ural Mountains. They exhibit very high photoluminescence quantum yields (PLQY). They can self-heal ..

Mangroves as Bio-Sheids Against Coastal Disasters

Coastal mangroves serve as vital bio-shields against natural disasters. Recent research marks their effectiveness in mitigating the impacts of tsunamis and flooding along India’s coastline. The study, conducted by a team from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, utilised advanced ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs