Corruption Perceptions Index Report for 2024

In 2024, India ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). This was a decline from its previous rank of 93 in 2023. The CPI measures perceived levels of public sector corruption based on expert assessments ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Devolution Index Report

The recently released Devolution Index Report marks a very important moment for rural local self-governance in India. This comprehensive document evaluates the status of decentralisation across various states and Union Territories. It aims to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP)

Recently, the Government of India revived a proposal to measure the Gross Domestic Knowledge Product (GDKP). This initiative aims to supplement the traditional Gross Domestic Product (GDP) metric. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is leading this effort. ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: February 12, 2025

11. Which country is the host of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit 2025? [A] France[B] India[C] Russia[D] United States Show Answer Correct Answer: A [France] Notes:Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired the ‘AI Action Summit’ in Paris on 11th February 2025 ..

Atal Bhujal Yojana Expanded

The Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) is initiative by the Government of India aimed at sustainable groundwater management. Launched on 25 December 2019, it addresses the critical issue of groundwater depletion in India. The scheme initially targeted seven water-stressed states ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India’s Amendments to Nuclear Liability Laws

The Government of India has announced amendments to the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Act (CLNDA) of 2010 and the Atomic Energy Act of 1962. This decision comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visits to Paris and Washington. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

UK Launches Defence Partnership–India (DP-I)

On February 10, 2025, the United Kingdom officially launched the Defence Partnership–India (DP-I). This initiative aims to deepen defence collaboration between the UK and India. The announcement coincided with the Aero India event, where several key agreements were signed. These ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project

The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has raised concerns regarding the Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh. This project threatens vital tiger habitats and disrupts ecological corridors between the Satpura and Melghat Tiger Reserves. The NTCA has urged authorities to ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

UDAN 5.5 Launched

The UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme has reached a new milestone with the launch of its 5.5 version. This phase aims to improve regional air connectivity, particularly for remote areas, hilly regions, and islands. The initiative focuses on ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

India Establishes European Free Trade Association Desk

India is enhancing its trade relations with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) by establishing a dedicated platform. This initiative follows the signing of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) in March 2024. The agreement aims to increase trade ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs