Tag: monthly current affairs

  • Raghuji Bhonsle I

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Raghuji Bhonsle I . Mains: General Studies Paper-1 : Maratha expansion in Bengal and Orissa — a key theme in the rise of regional powers. pre-British Indian political landscape. Context- The state government of Maharashtra has reclaimed the famous “Raghuji Sword” of the 18th century Maratha general Raghuji Bhonsle I for Rs 47.15 lakh…

  • Tiger Triumph: India-US Tri-Service Exercise

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Key facts about Tiger Triumph: India-US Tri-Service Exercise. Mains: General Studies-2&3 :India-US bilateral strategic cooperation, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. military diplomacy, defense engagement, and regional security frameworks. Highlights the role of Indian Armed Forces in international cooperation and HADR. Context: The Fourth edition of the bilateral Tri-Service Exercise codenamed “Tiger Triumph”…

  • Artificial Rain or Cloud seeding

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Key facts about Artificial Rain or Cloud seeding.Mains: General Studies Paper-1&3 : Effectiveness in Addressing Water Scarcity , silver iodide, potassium iodide, or sodium chloride into suitable clouds. Context: The Delhi government is considering artificial rain through cloud seeding to combat air pollution and has partnered with IIT Kanpur to explore…

  • Article 355 of Indian Constitution

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Articles related to Emergency Provisions, including Article 355 and 356 . Federal structure and division of powers between the Union and States . Mains: General Studies Paper-2 : Constitutional Governance, Impact of Article 356 on Federalism in India , Role of the Governor and the President in a federal…

  • PM Modi’s Visit to Sri Lanka in 2025

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: India–Sri Lanka Bilateral Relations . India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement.Mains: General Studies Paper 2- Strategic Recalibration in South Asia . Economic and Energy Cooperation . Defence and Security Engagements . Cultural and Diplomatic Recognition . Context- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to…

  • World Heritage Day 2025: Preserving the Past for the Future

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: World Heritage Day . Mains: General Studies Paper – 1,2&3 : Disaster Preparedness and Cultural Heritage . Theme of 2025: “Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts.” Role of International Organizations (UNESCO, ICOMOS) , Digital Documentation of Heritage Context- World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for…

  • Digital Technologies: Women & Farm Work in India

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Namo Drone Didi Scheme , Kisan Suvidha . Mains: General Studies Paper – 2&3 : Significance of Digitisation of Agriculture in Promoting Inclusive and Sustainable Agriculture in India.  Context- Recent advancements in digital technologies are reshaping India’s agricultural landscape, especially for women farmers. With greater access to information, finance,…

  • India’s First Nationwide Dolphin Survey

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Key Facts about Gangetic Dolphin; Project Dolphin; Echolocation.Mains: General Studies Paper-3: Conservation, Project Dolphin, Wildlife Protection Act,Ganges and Indus dolphins. Context: The first-ever comprehensive survey of river dolphins has revealed a population estimate of 6,327 dolphins mainly in the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus river basins across eight Indian states.  🐬 Major Highlights of the…

  • Swavalambini: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: Swavalambini, Women Entrepreneurship & Government InitiativesMains: General Studies Paper 2&3 :-Governance, Social Justice, Women Empowerment, Inclusive Growth, Entrepreneurship, MSMEs. Why in News? The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, has launched the “Swavalambini” initiative in the Northeastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram.…

  • United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR)

    Important for UPSC, State PCS Prelims: The WWDR 2024, published by UNESCO, is a significant international report . international environmental governance .Mains: General Studies : Impact of global warming on mountain ecosystems and its consequences.  Context:  The ‘United Nations World Water Development Report 2025 – Mountains and glaciers: Water towers’ was released to mark the first-ever World…