Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR)

Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR) at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. This milestone marks advancement in India’s defence capabilities. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

India’s Role in UN Peacekeeping Missions

India has long been contributor to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. Recently, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Global South nations in enhancing their peacekeeping capacities. This commitment includes training and capacity-building initiatives, particularly for women ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Telangana’s Reservation Bill

Recently, the Congress party in Telangana is expected to introduce a Bill aimed at increasing reservations for Backward Classes from 25% to 42%. This move would elevate the total reservation percentage in local bodies, public employment, and education to 62%. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Lifetime Ban on Convicted Politicians

The ongoing legal discourse surrounding the disqualification of convicted politicians in India has gained momentum. The central government recently defended the six-year disqualification period established by the Representation of the People Act, 1951. This response was prompted by a petition ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

PUNCH Mission

NASA’s Polarimetry to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission aims to study the Sun’s atmosphere and its influence on space weather. Scheduled for launch on February 28, 2025, this mission will deploy four suitcase-sized satellites into Low Earth Orbit ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Proxy Leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions

Recently, the Union government appointed an advisory committee to tackle the issue of proxy leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs). This follows a Supreme Court directive aimed at ensuring that women elected as pradhans are not overshadowed by their male ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 27, 2025

11. Thames River, which was seen in news, flows through which country? [A] England[B] China[C] Russia[D] Canada Show Answer Correct Answer: A [England] Notes:A new study shows climate change is increasing algal blooms in the River Thames despite a 40-year ..

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: February 26, 2025

11. Consider the following statements regarding the Great Barrier Reef: It is a complex of coral reefs, shoals, and islets in the Pacific Ocean off the northeastern coast of Australia in the Coral Sea. It is the longest and largest reef complex in the world and is the largest living ..

Black Plastic Safety Concerns

Recent discussions around black plastic have been ignited by a study that raised alarms about its potential toxicity. Initially, the research claimed that black plastic kitchen utensils contained harmful flame retardants. However, a correction issued later revealed that the risks ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Six Years of SWAYATT Initiative

Recently, the Government e Marketplace (GeM) celebrated six years of its SWAYATT initiative. Launched in 2019, SWAYATT aims to enhance participation of women and youth in public procurement. The initiative focuses on social inclusion and aims to make business easier ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs