27th Western Zonal Council Meeting

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the 27th Western Zonal Council meeting in Pune, Maharashtra, on Saturday. The meeting included the Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa, the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: States Current Affairs

Jhumur Dance

On February 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the largest Jhumur event in history, celebrating the 200th anniversary of Assam’s tea industry. This event, named Jhumoir Binandini 2025, will take place in Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium. It aims to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Vietnam’s Baseline Claim in Gulf of Tonkin

Vietnam’s foreign ministry has recently published a map outlining its baseline claim in the Gulf of Tonkin. This move is as it aims to protect Vietnam’s sovereign rights in a region marked by conflicting maritime claims, particularly with China. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

What is HKU5-CoV-2?

Recent research has brought to light a new bat coronavirus named HKU5-CoV-2. This discovery was made at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China. Scientists have noted its similarities to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic. The study ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

HIV Self-Testing Initiative in Mizoram

Recent studies reveal breakthrough in HIV testing among young people in Mizoram. The state has the highest HIV prevalence in India. A collaborative study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research and Mizoram ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Health Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 23-24, 2025

21. Iron Dome-style missile defense system is developed by which country? [A] India[B] Israel[C] Russia[D] China Show Answer Correct Answer: B [Israel] Notes:The US President signed an Executive Order to develop an Iron Dome-style missile defense system to protect against ..

Biodiversity Loss Driven by Global Consumption Patterns

Recent research marks the impact of developed countries on global biodiversity loss. A study by Princeton University published in February 2025 reveals that consumption patterns in high-income nations are a major driver of species decline in other countries. This research ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Skill Gap Mapping

India is actively engaging with international organisations to address skill gaps in the workforce. Recent discussions led by the Ministry of Labour and Employment focused on a feasibility study for skill gap mapping. This initiative is part of India’s commitment ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

NITI Aayog’s Vision for Viksit Bharat by 2047

NITI Aayog, India’s policy think tank, is spearheading an initiative to shape the future of several states through the development of state-specific vision documents aimed at achieving a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047. The annual report for 2024-25 outlines ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Cancer Care Challenges in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) presents health challenges worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. In India, the burden of AML is acute, with late-stage diagnoses and limited access to advanced treatment options. Despite global advancements in cancer care, disparities remain ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Health Current Affairs