National Current Affairs

Geeta Samota, a CISF Sub-Inspector from Rajasthan, has created history by becoming the first officer from CISF to summit Mount Everest.Trained by ITBP and ABVIMAS, her journey includes completing the Seven Summits challenge, setting national records, and inspiring women and youth with her achievements.Recognized with top national awards, her victory has energized the CAPF community

Operation Olivia, an annual initiative by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), has successfully protected 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles in Odisha during the 2025 nesting season.Conducted from November to May, the operation involves patrols, aerial surveillance, community participation, and the use of Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs).With over 5,387 surface sorties and the detention of 366

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the revamped National Manuscripts Mission, now named the Gyan Bharatam Mission, on June 9, 2025.With a substantial budget increase to ₹60 crore, the mission will focus on the digitization, documentation, and conservation of over one crore manuscripts.Originating in 2003, the original mission struggled due to funding issues and lack

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has restored the historic Rajon Ki Baoli, a 16th-century stepwell from the Lodi era, located in Mehrauli, Delhi.The project, supported by the World Monuments Fund India and the TCS Foundation, is part of a larger initiative to revive traditional water systems and promote sustainable water management.The restoration involved cleaning,

President Droupadi Murmu has invoked Article 143 to seek the Supreme Court’s opinion on whether judicial orders can impose timelines for the President and Governors in granting or withholding assent to State Bills under Articles 200 and 201.The move follows a Supreme Court ruling that criticized the Tamil Nadu Governor for delaying action on Bills.

On May 10, 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Bharat Bodh Kendra at India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi.Developed as part of the Habitat Library and Resource Centre, the Kendra is aimed at promoting India’s cultural and civilisational heritage through resources on art, philosophy, spirituality, and history.The Minister praised IHC’s green initiatives and

India has launched chip-based e-passports featuring RFID chips and biometric data, aimed at boosting travel security and global standardization.Rolled out under Passport Seva Programme 2.0, the initiative also brings new rules effective from 2025, including mandatory birth certificates, digital residential addresses, and removal of parents’ names from passports.This marks a major step in India’s digital