Current Affairs Notes

The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8 1942, hence marking 84 years this year. The movement was the final mass struggle against British rule. Read here to learn more. The Quit India Movement, launched in August 1942, occupies a decisive place in India’s freedom struggle. Also known … [Read more...] about Quit India Movement

Heatwaves and Lightning have been included among the Notified Natural Calamities in India. Read here to learn more. India has taken an important step towards strengthening its disaster-management framework by officially including heatwaves and lightning among the notified natural calamities … [Read more...] about Notified Natural Calamities

Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ), Gwalior, will be India's first dedicated telecom manufacturing cluster. Read here to know the significance of the establishment. India has taken a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in telecom manufacturing with the establishment of the Telecom … [Read more...] about Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ)

The Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) has been launched to safeguard India's elusive arboreal predator. Read here to learn more. On the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day (August 4), India reaffirmed its commitment to conserving one of Asia's most mysterious and … [Read more...] about Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan

Europe's wildfires have generated Climate Whiplash, Fire Clouds (PyroCb) and different Fire Regimes. Read here to learn more. Europe has witnessed some of the most devastating wildfires in recent years, with Greece, Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy experiencing unprecedented forest fires that … [Read more...] about Europe’s Wildfires: Climate Whiplash, Fire Clouds (PyroCb) and Emerging Fire Regimes

Revamped Khelo India Scheme (2026-2031) aims to build a Sporting Nation for Viksit Bharat. Read here to know about the expanded Khelo India scheme. Recognising sports as a powerful catalyst for nation-building, youth empowerment, social inclusion, and economic development, the Union Cabinet has … [Read more...] about Revamped Khelo India Scheme

Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) aims at transforming India’s offshore energy future. Read here to learn more. India's rapidly growing economy and expanding industrial base have led to an unprecedented increase in energy demand. Despite being the world's third-largest … [Read more...] about Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme)

Western Ghats Conservation and the Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) Debate involves conservation vs livelihood. Read here to learn more about the concerns. The Western Ghats, one of the world's oldest mountain ranges stretching parallel to India's western coast, is a globally recognised … [Read more...] about Ecologically Sensitive Areas for Western Ghats Conservation

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been passed by the Parliament. Read here to learn more. Parliament has passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending statutory protection to Vande Mataram (National Song) by … [Read more...] about Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The US-Saudi Arabia Civil Nuclear Agreement is a new chapter in West Asian geopolitics and Global Nuclear Governance. Read here to learn more. The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, governed by Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954 … [Read more...] about US-Saudi Arabia Civil Nuclear Agreement