AI Tools in Tuberculosis Screening

The fight against tuberculosis (TB) in India is at a critical juncture. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious goal to eliminate TB by 2025 faces hurdles. Recent developments highlight a disconnect between technological advancements and their implementation in public health programmes. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Maharashtra-Karnataka Border Dispute

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute has reignited following a violent incident involving a bus conductor in Belagavi. This incident has halted bus services between the two states and marks the longstanding tensions rooted in linguistic and territorial claims. The dispute began ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: States Current Affairs

First Detailed Map of Moon’s South Pole

Researchers from PRL Ahmedabad, Panjab University Chandigarh, and ISRO’s Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems in Bengaluru created the first detailed map of the Moon’s south pole. They used data from the Pragyan rover. Chandrayaan-3 Mission Chandrayaan-3‘s Vikram lander deployed the Pragyan ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Kerala’s Waste Management Crisis

Recent reports highlight Kerala’s unsustainable waste management practices. The state has been offloading non-biodegradable waste to neighbouring states, primarily Tamil Nadu. This approach is seen as a temporary solution that shifts the burden rather than addressing the root causes. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Impact of Corporate Tax Cuts

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance convened on February 24, 2025, to scrutinise the implications of corporate tax cuts introduced in 2019. This meeting comes as the Union Budget faces review ahead of the parliamentary session reconvening on March 10. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

EU Classifies Caffeine As Harmful

The European Union has recently classified caffeine as harmful to humans if swallowed under new chemical safety regulations. This decision has generated discussion, particularly regarding its implications for everyday caffeine consumption. Background of the Regulation The European Commission’s ruling is ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

India’s Strategic Shift in Fertiliser Consumption

India is undergoing transformation in its fertilizer consumption strategy. This shift aims at reducing reliance on imported high-analysis fertilisers such as urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and muriate of potash (MOP). The need for this change arises from the high import ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

African-Asian Rural Development Organisation

India’s commitment to rural development has gained renewed focus through the African-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO). Recently, at an AARDO meeting, Indian officials brought into light the importance of collective vision and cooperation. They stressed the shared aspirations of communities ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

CBD COP16 to Resume in Rome

The 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is resuming in Rome, Italy. This critical meeting takes place from February 25 to 27, 2025. Global leaders are under pressure to fulfil their financial and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 25, 2025

21. World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in an initiative of which ministry? [A] Ministry of Commerce and Industry[B] Ministry of Finance[C] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting[D] Ministry of Culture Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Information ..