Current Context : India has been re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council, strengthening its role in shaping global aviation policies. ABOUT ICAO Establishment: 1944, under the Chicago Convention. Type: Specialized UN agency for safe and efficient international aviation. Headquarters: Montreal, Canada. Members: 193 countries. GOVERNANCE Assembly: Meets once in 3 years, includes all 193 States. Council: 36 members, elected for 3 years, acts as the governing body. FUNCTIONS Sets aviation safety and security standards. Promotes efficient and eco-friendly aviation. Acts as a platform for discussion and agreements among countries. Works on aviation law and regulations to ensure safety....Read More

Current Context: India hosted a meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Forum for India–Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC). ABOUT FIPIC Founded: 2014, under India’s Act East Policy. Members: 14 Pacific Island nations – Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. Island Groups: Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia. Objective: Strengthen cooperation between India and Pacific Island countries in trade, climate resilience, development, and connectivity.Read More

Current Context: The Central Water Commission organised a virtual workshop on “Technology for Efficient Water Management” under the Sujalam Bharat Summit (2025). ABOUT CWC Organisation: Premier technical body under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Headquarters: New Delhi. Functions: Flood control, irrigation, hydropower, drinking water, navigation, project planning, and implementation. ABOUT SUJALAM BHARAT SUMMIT (2025) Led by: Ministry of Jal Shakti, coordinated by NITI Aayog. Objective: Promote water management, sanitation, and sustainable practices. Features: Grassroots feedback for national water policy, six departmental summits planned.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : The National Archives of India (NAI) hosted the 50th Golden Jubilee Meeting of the National Committee of Archivists (NCA) in New Delhi. ABOUT NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF INDIA Established: 11 March 1891 as Imperial Record Department in Kolkata. Shifted to New Delhi: 1911. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture. Headed by: Director General of Archives. Mandate Custodian of records of enduring value of the Government of India. Implements Public Records Act, 1993 and Public Records Rules, 1997. Conserves records in multiple languages (Sanskrit, Persian, Odia, etc.). Does not receive classified documents.Read More

CURRENT CONTEXT : India has been re-elected to the Council of Administration (CA) and the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) during its 28th Congress held in Dubai. ABOUT THE RE-ELECTION Significance Reflects global confidence in India’s postal reforms. Strengthens India’s leadership role in shaping global postal governance and operations. Acknowledges India Post’s digital innovations and financial inclusion efforts. India’s Contribution Member of UPU since 1876. Introduced digital payments, e-commerce integration, and postal modernisation. Nearly 150 years of continuous cooperation in international postal services. ABOUT UPU Founded: 1874 (Bern, Switzerland). Specialised UN Agency since: 1948. Headquarters:....Read More

Current Context : India recently defended Qatar’s sovereignty during discussions at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). ABOUT UNHRC Created by: United Nations General Assembly Year: 15 March 2006 (replaced Commission on Human Rights) Type: Inter-governmental body within the UN system Mandate: Promote universal respect for all human rights and fundamental freedoms Address violations, including gross and systematic violations of human rights Make recommendations on human rights situations Total Members: 47 UN Member States Elected by: UN General Assembly through direct and secret ballot ABOUT QATAR Official Name: State of Qatar Region: Western Asia (northeastern Arabian Peninsula) Area: 11,586....Read More

Current Context : India has joined the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network (GRN), alongside the UK and Singapore, to share safety protocols and monitor AI use in healthcare. ABOUT HEALTHAI GRN Headquarters: Geneva Nature: Independent non-profit promoting equitable access to AI in healthcare Collaborations: Works with governments, international bodies, and health experts Special Access: Members can use a Global Public Repository of AI-registered health solutions Role of AI in Healthcare Transforming Delivery: Data-driven, efficient, patient-centered care Targeted Therapeutics: Supports drug discovery, clinical trials, personalized treatment Connected Care: Enables chatbots, remote monitoring, virtual assistants for patient engagementRead More

Current Context : UPSC Chairman Dr. Ajay Kumar announced plans to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) as a knowledge hub of best practices for UPSC and State PSCs. OBJECTIVES Collect and share best practices, SOPs, and innovations in recruitment. Strengthen transparency, efficiency, and fairness in exams. Support State PSCs for improved recruitment systems. SIGNIFICANCE Will create a uniform and transparent recruitment process across the country. Encourages modern tools and innovation in examinations.  Read More

Current Context: The Coconut Development Board celebrated World Coconut Day by launching newly revised schemes for the integrated development of the coconut sector.  ABOUT CDB Established on: 12 January 1981 Type: Statutory body Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India Headquarters: Kochi, Kerala Regional Offices: Bangalore (Karnataka), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Guwahati (Assam), Patna (Bihar) FUNCTIONS OF CDB Promote integrated development of coconut production and utilization Provide technical advice to coconut cultivators and industry Offer financial assistance for expansion of coconut area Encourage modern processing technologies for value addition Suggest measures for remunerative prices for coconut products Recommend....Read More

Current Context : At the 2025 SCO Summit, China announced major financial, technological, and educational initiatives to boost cooperation among member nations. Relevant Data Financial Support RMB 2 billion (USD 274 million) in grants to SCO members by 2025 RMB 10 billion (USD 1.37 billion) in loans to SCO Interbank Consortium in 3 years Livelihood Projects : 100 “Small and Beautiful” Projects in health, sanitation, education, and community welfare Education and Human Resource Doubling of SCO scholarships from 2026 Launch of SCO Innovative PhD Programme 10 Luban Workshops in 5 years 10,000 vocational training opportunities in advanced technology Artificial Intelligence....Read More