Current Context : Australia has approved the use of Lecanemab, a new drug for treating early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, aimed at slowing its progression. ABOUT LECANEMAB DRUG Nature A monoclonal antibody drug. Administered intravenously (IV) through a drip bag. Working Targets amyloid proteins in the brain. Works with brain immune cells to clear amyloid build-up. Shown to reduce disease progression by 27% in clinical trials. Issues High cost and limited accessibility. Potential side effects like brain swelling. ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE A progressive brain disorder that destroys memory and thinking skills. Most common cause of dementia (60–80% of cases). Usually affects people....Read More

Current Context : The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative, pairing mentor and mentee cities to improve sanitation and waste management. ABOUT SWACHH SHEHAR JODI INITIATIVE Nature Structured mentorship and collaboration program. Includes 72 mentor cities and around 200 mentee cities. Implemented under Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban (SBM-U). Objectives Support weaker cities by replicating best practices. Encourage peer learning and knowledge sharing. Implementation Mentor cities: Top performers in Swachh Survekshan rankings (2022–2024). Mentee cities: Low performers, often from bottom state rankings. Funding: Capacity Building (CB) Funds under SBM-U 2.0, with possible State/UT....Read More

Current Context : The Bathukamma Festival of Telangana has recently set two Guinness World Records during its grand celebrations organized by the State Government. ABOUT BATHUKAMMA FESTIVAL Type – Floral festival celebrated by women in Telangana. Meaning – Bathukamma means “Mother Goddess Come Alive.” Legends – Connected with Goddess Gauri and Chola dynasty folklore. History – Promoted by Kakatiya dynasty as a festival of feminine strength and agricultural prosperity. Time of Celebration – During Durga Navratri (September–October), lasting 9 days. Culmination – Saddula Bathukamma or Pedda Bathukamma. State Recognition – Declared as the State Festival of Telangana.Read More

Current Context : During Durga Puja immersions, heightened security was deployed on the Ichamati River along the India-Bangladesh border. ABOUT ICHAMATI RIVER Type – Trans-boundary river between India and Bangladesh. Origin – Bifurcation of Mathabhanga River (distributary of Padma) at Mahjdia, Nadia district (West Bengal). Course – Flows through Nadia & North 24 Parganas (India), then Satkhira & Khulna (Bangladesh). Length – About 216 km, joins Kalindi River at Hasnabad, and outfalls into Bay of Bengal. Issues – Siltation, thin flow in dry season, floods in rainy season.Read More

Current Context : The Spear Corps of Eastern Command of the Indian Army conducted Exercise Drone Kavach in the forward areas of Eastern Arunachal Pradesh to test combat readiness against drone warfare. ABOUT EXERCISE DRONE KAVACH Conducted By – Indian Army’s Spear Corps under Eastern Command. Duration – Four days. Participants – Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Purpose – To validate next-gen drone technologies, tactical manoeuvres, and multi-domain battlefield readiness.Read More