The State of India’s Environment 2025

The State of India’s Environment 2025 report presents a comprehensive analysis of environmental issues in India. Released on February 26, 2025, it marks developments in climate change, waste management, and pollution. The report was produced by the Centre for Science ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Indian Army Enhances CBRN Defence with ACADA Systems

The Indian Army has recently contracted 223 Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems from L&T Limited. This procurement, valued at ₹80.43 crore, is part of a broader initiative to modernise the army’s capabilities against chemical warfare threats. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

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

21. 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

21. 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 ..