Current Affairs and Important Events Review

This set of flashcards covers important current affairs, legislation, and notable events that will aid in understanding recent developments relevant to the upcoming exam.

Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

Legislation allowing certain immigrants from specified countries to apply for Indian citizenship.

Dipali Das

The first woman in Assam to receive Indian citizenship under the CAA.

Scheduled Caste (SC)

A classification used in India to identify historically disadvantaged groups.

SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

A legal framework aimed at preventing atrocities against SCs and STs.

Team Kalki

A darknet drug trafficking network dismantled by India's Narcotics Control Bureau.

LSD and MDMA

Psychoactive substances seized from the darknet drug network 'Team Kalki'.

Raisina Dialogue

An annual geopolitical conference initiated by India focusing on global issues.

Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026

Proposed legislation in Chhattisgarh aimed at preventing forced religious conversions.

Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2026

A measure released by NITI Aayog assessing the financial strength of Indian states.

Supreme Court's ruling on passive euthanasia

Legal decision allowing withdrawal of life support under certain circumstances.

Nagauri Pan Methi

A unique fenugreek variety recognized with a PPVFRA patent for farmers' rights.

International Mathematics Day

A global observance highlighting the significance of mathematics in real-world applications.

Essential Commodities Act (ECA)

Legislation granting the government authority to regulate essential goods.

ICE 2026 T20 World Cup

The cricket tournament where India became the first team to win three T20 World Cups.

Smriti Mandhana

Indian cricketer who retained the No. 1 position in ICC Women's ODI batting rankings.

Iran's withdrawal from FIFA World Cup 2026

Official decision influenced by geopolitical tensions, marking a first in modern football.

Mojtaba Khamenei

New Supreme Leader of Iran, appointed by the Assembly of Experts following his father's death.

Climate and disease mitigation

Global challenges addressed under the theme of International Mathematics Day 2026.

National Campaign for Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR)

An organization noting rising trends of caste-based discrimination and violence in India.

WHO Foundation and Novo Nordisk initiative

Collaboration aimed at preventing childhood obesity in India.