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 CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 11 TO 20 may 2025 1. National Technology Day Observed on: 11 May 2025 Aim: To highlight the achievements of engineers and scientists in the field of technology and science. This day marks the anniversary of Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998 and India's technological advancements in this space. 2. Uttar Pradesh government and World Bank launched two major initiatives on Friday: UP AGREES (Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening) Al Pragya These aim to boost agricultural productivity in Purvanchal & Bundelkhand and digitally empower youth in Uttar Pradesh 3. The Indian government has fast-tracked approval for the electricity transmission line of the 1,000 MW Pakal Dul hydropower project in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. Pakal Dul Hydropower Project: ❖ Constructed on: River Marusudar, a tributary of Chenab in district Kishtwar of UT of J & K. ❖ Installed Capacity: 1000 MW ❖ Annual Energy Generati...

  CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 01 TO 30 may 2025 1. International Workers' Day Observed on: 01 May 2025 ➢ Also known as Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as May Day • Aim: celebration of labourers and the working classes that is promoted by the international labour movement and occurs every year on 1 May, or the first Monday in May. 2. Union decides to caste count in next census .  Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming decennial Census exercise, marking a significant shift in India's demographic data collection policy. Announcement made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ahead of Bihar Assembly elections. The move comes even as the 2021 Census remains indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 3. Zojila pass is now open to tourists and does not require prior authorisation or a no-objection certificate  (NOC). Zojila Pass: ❖ Elevation: Around 3528 m (11, 649 ft) above sea level. ❖ It is an important link be...

  CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 21 TO 30 April 2025 1. National Civil Service Day • Observed on: 21 April 2025 • Aim: To motivate and appreciate the work and efforts of Civil Service officers. ❑ The first such function was held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 21 April, 2006. So, since 2006 it has been celebrated as National Civil Service Day on 21 April. ❑ On this day the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration are also given. 2. UNESCO Memory of the World (MoW) Programme Launched by UNESCO in 1992 with the goal of preserving global documentary heritage and preventing what it called “collective amnesia.” ❖ It aims to safeguard rare documents, including manuscripts, oral traditions, audio-visual content, and archive materials, of global and universal value. ❖ According to UNESCO, this documentary heritage should be preserved, protected, and permanently accessible to all, while respecting cultural practices. 3.Earth Day Observed on: 22 April 2025 • Aim: to “buil...

 CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 11 TO 20 April 2025 1. National Safe Motherhood Day Observed on: 11 April 2025 Aim: to create awareness about maternity facilities, lactating women, and also for proper health care given to women. 2. Bear Market A bear market refers to a situation where a stock index declines by 20% or more from its recent peak, indicating investor pessimism and negative economic outlook Causes of a Bear Market: Weak Macroeconomic Indicators: Declining GDP growth, rising unemployment, and reduced industrial output Investor Sentiment Collapse: Fear-driven sell-offs due to uncertainty or panic. Policy Shocks and Geopolitics: Sudden tariffs, wars, or oil crises disrupting investor confidence. Overvaluation of Stocks: Market corrections after an unsustainable bull run 3. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), which completed 30 years, highlighted gender equality across 12 dimensions. However, India's Beijing+30 Report (2024) lacks a robust gender-climate i...

 CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 01 TO 10 March 2025

 CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 21 TO 31 March 2025

 CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 11 TO 20 March 2025 1. MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) scheme Launched in 2023. Aims to expand India's mangrove cover and enhance coastal resilience. Focuses on ecological restoration and livelihood generation for coastal communities. Launched In: Union Budget 2023-24, with implementation from 2023 to 2028. Objective: Its aim is to undertake comprehensive projects for the reforestation and afforestation of mangrove ecosystems along the coastal districts of India. 2. Indian scientists have developed a modern-day 'Brahmastra' with an astonishing speed of 12,144 km per hour . Brahmastra Missile: This weapon, named the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASHM), is a hypersonic glide missile. ❖ It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). ❖ It outperforms similar missiles like China's DF-17 in terms of range and technology. ❖ It can be deployed from both land and sea, opera...

 CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 01 TO 10 March 2025 1. Jhumoir Binandini Dance It is a traditional folk dance performed by the Adivasi tea tribes of Assam during the harvest season. It is accompanied by traditional instruments like the Madal, Dhol, Taal and Flute. The dance is performed to celebrate various occasions, including harvest festivals, weddings, and community gatherings 2. Zero Discrimination Day Observed on: 01 March 2025 Aim: To raise awareness against discrimination which often happens because of Caste, • Religion. Age, Gender, Colour, Weight, Height etc. Theme: 'We Stand Together 3. Tuhin Kanta Pandey Appointed as SEBI Chairman Why in News? The government appointed Finance and Revenue Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). He will replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year tenure ends on February 28, 2025. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his appointment for an initial period of t...

 CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 21 TO 28 February 2025 1. International Mother Language Day Aim: to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism. Significance: Promotes the preservation and protection of all languages u Theme: "Languages Matter: Silver Jubilee Celebration of International Mother Language Day". 2. • Traditional Folk Dance: Jhumur is a traditional folk dance performed by the indigenous communities of Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Odisha, primarily by tea garden workers and tribal communities. • Performed During Festivities: It is performed during harvest festivals, social gatherings, and religious celebrations, symbolizing joy, unity, and cultural heritage. • Musical Elements: The dance is accompanied by Jhumur songs, which narrate stories of love, daily life, and devotion. Instruments like the dhol, flute, and madal add rhythm to the performance. 3. Recently, Brazil approved entry into OPEC+ . Organization of the Pe...

  CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS  11 TO 20 February 2025 1. Mount Taranaki ❖A snow-capped dormant volcano Second highest mountain (8,261 feet) located in North Island of New Zealand It is a stratovolcano (also called a composite cone) - and is made up of alternating layers of ash and lava flow 2. .PRASHAD Scheme Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) scheme. Launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014. It is an initiative that aimed at transforming the cultural preservation and spiritual travelling across identified pilgrimage destinations. 3. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog launched Swavalambini. A Women Entrepreneurship Programme for Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Aimed at empowering female students in select Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the northeast by equipping them with the essential entrepreneurial mindset, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed in their entrepr...

 CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS  1 TO 10 February 202 5 1. Indian Coast Guard Day Observed on: 01 February 2025 Aim: The ICG is an armed force of India protects maritime interests and enforces maritime law. The ICG was raised on February 1 1977, with the enactment of Coast Guard Act 1978, as a full-fledged independent Armed Force of the Union under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). 2. World Wetlands Day . Observed on: 02 February 2025 ➤ Marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on February 2, 1971. Celebrated for the first time in 1997 Aim: To raise awareness about the value of wetlands for humanity and the planet Theme: "Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future". 3 . India Wins Second Consecutive U-19 Women's T20 World Cup with Dominant Victory India clinched its second successive U-19 Women's T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by nine wickets in a dominant display. • India won the tournament undefeated, becoming the first team to do so in the com...

  CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 21 TO 31 JANUARY 2025 1. India's Performance in Kho Kho India secured victories in both the men's and women's categories at the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup held in New Delhi. Despite the achievement, the popularity of Kho Kho remains limited globally and even domestically. India's Performance in Kho Kho: India won both men's and women's titles, led by captains Pratik Waikar and Priyanka Ingle, respectively. Limited Popularity: Kho Kho, though rooted in Indian rural culture, has not gained widespread attention internationally or within India. 2. Olive Ridley Turtles Smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world. These turtles are carnivores Best known for their unique mass nesting called Arribada Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea; also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle. * Habitat: Found in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Odisha's Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is known as the wor...

  CURRENT TOPICS in HIGHLIGHTS 11 TO 20 JANUARY 2025 1. Death Anniversary of Lal Bahadur Shastri • Observed on: 11 January 2025 • About: ➢ He was the second Prime Minister of Independent India. ➢ He popularised the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' ➢ He actively participated in India's freedom struggle. ➢ Due to cardiac arrest, he died on 11 January, 1966. 2.National Human Trafficking Awareness Day • Observed on: 11 January 2025 • Aim: To spread awareness about the persistent issue of human trafficking. • Theme: "Connecting the Dots. Strengthening Communities, Preventing Trafficking." 3. Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) Scheme. ❖ It is a zero-subsidy scheme launched in 2015. ❖ It is also known as the LED-based Domestic Efficient Lighting Programme (DELP) and is the world’s largest domestic lighting project. ❖ Aim: To promote the efficient usage of energy for all i.e., its consumption, savings and lighting. ❖ Eligibility: Every domestic house...