Iran’s New Missiles: Iran recently unveiled two missiles, named Etemad and Ghadr-380. Etemad Missile: It is a new ballistic missile built by the Iranian Defence Ministry. Dubbed Etemad, or “trust” in Persian, it has a maximum range of 1,700 kilometres. With a length of 16 meters and a diameter of 1.25 meters, the missile is […]
Month: February 2025
Henipavirus
Henipavirus: Camp Hill virus, a henipavirus related to Nipah, has been recently detected in North America, raising concerns of a potential outbreak. Henipaviruses (family Paramyxoviridae) are zoonotic, negative-sense RNA viruses. Fruit bats (Pteropus species, also called ‘flying foxes’) are the natural hosts of Henipaviruses. Henipaviruses can cross species barriers, infecting various mammals, including humans. They […]
SwaRail Application
SwaRail Application: The Ministry of Railways has introduced the SuperApp ‘SwaRail’, a one-stop solution for seamless railway services. SwaRail integrates various railway services, eliminating the need for multiple applications and reducing space consumption on user devices. A key focus of the App is enhancing user experience with a seamless and clean user interface (UI). The […]
Deepor Beel : Winter Birding Festival 2025
Deepor Beel : Winter Birding Festival 2025 The recently conducted third annual Deepor Beel Winter Birding Festival 2025 saw an increase in the number of both migratory and residential birds compared to the count done in 2024. Deepor Beel: It is a perennial freshwater lake located on the outskirts of Guwahati, in the Kamrup district […]
India’s Defence Ministry Pilot Study on LAWS
India’s Defence Ministry Pilot Study on LAWS: India’s Defence Ministry took a significant step forward in enhancing its military capabilities by conducting a pilot study on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS). This study, conducted in collaboration with the Manohar Parrikar Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses, focuses on the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) […]
Mount Taranaki Granted Legal Personhood
Mount Taranaki Granted Legal Personhood: On January 30, 2025, a historic moment unfolded in New Zealand as the country’s Parliament passed a law that grants Mount Taranaki, also known as Taranaki Maunga, legal personhood. This unprecedented decision recognizes the mountain as a living entity with rights similar to those of a human being. This move […]
Right to Die with Dignity
Right to Die with Dignity: Karnataka allowed the setting up medical boards in hospitals to facilitate requests for dignified deaths.It has been done as per Supreme Court verdict in the Common Cause vs. Union of India Case, 2018 that upheld legal validity of passive euthanasia. Passive euthanasia involves withholding or stopping life-sustaining treatments, letting a […]
Inter-State Committees for Workers’ Social Security
Inter-State Committees for Workers’ Social Security: Labour Ministers and Secretaries from Union and State governments concluded with major discussions on labour reforms and workers’ welfare.It focused on the implementation of the new Labour Codes and expanding social security coverage. Three committees comprising five states each will develop a sustainable model for social security for workers, […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 1st February 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 1st February 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day: World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year to make people aware of leprosy and remove the misconceptions spread in society.Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left untreated, […]
