Current Affairs

PM-Vidya Laxmi Scheme

Context: The Union Cabinet recently approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme, a financial support initiative for meritorious students across India, which provides...

Money Laundering and Public Servants

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 197(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which requires prior government...

Dhondo Keshav Karve

62nd Death Anniversary of Social Reformist DK Karve. About: Dhondo Keshav Karve, commonly referred to as Maharshi Karve, was a...

CSR Contributions to Agriculture in India

Context: Between 2014 and 2023, ₹1.84 lakh crore in CSR funds were disbursed, as reported by the National CSR Portal....

RBI’s Initiative to Broaden Rupee Vostro Account Usage in Cross-Border Trade

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring the possibility of allowing a wider range of transactions through rupee...

Ozempic and Semaglutide: Breakthroughs in Diabetes and Weight Management

Context: Ozempic (semaglutide) has become widely known as a drug for diabetes and weight loss, gaining popularity due to endorsements...

Government Proposal to Merge Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Context: The Indian government is planning to reduce the number of regional rural banks (RRBs) from their current count to...

India’s Notice for Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Review

Context: India’s decision to serve a formal notice on August 30, 2024, under Article XII (3) of the Indus Waters...

India’s First Autonomous Surface Vessel 

Context: The successful 1,500-km autonomous journey of India’s first autonomous surface vessel, built by Sagar Defence Engineering, highlights the advancements...

Evaluating the Progress and Challenges of the International Solar Alliance (ISA)

Context:  The International Solar Alliance, led by India since 2015, faces challenges in achieving widespread solar deployment in the Global...

Mediation for Operational Creditors

Context: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has proposed new regulations allowing operational creditors to opt for voluntary...

Treating All Equally

Context: The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of a 2004 Uttar Pradesh law regulating madrassas, asserting that “secularism requires...

Carbon Debt

Context: The concept of carbon debt has gained significant attention in recent years, shedding light on the historical and ongoing...

Green Hydrogen-Powered Trains

Context: The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister urged the Central Government to explore the possibility of running trains on the Kalka-Shimla...

Tribal Poverty & Mango Kernel Tragedy: Path to Sustainable Change

Context:   The recent tragedy in Odisha’s Kandhamal district, where two deaths occurred due to mango kernel consumption, highlights the...