Current Affairs

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...

India’s Workplace Culture

Context: In September, following the tragic death of Anna Sebastian, a young chartered accountant who allegedly succumbed to work-related stress,...

Breakthrough in RNA Editing

Context: Wave Life Sciences, a biotechnology company based in Massachusetts, made history by becoming the first to treat a genetic...

Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)

Context: Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are boosting India’s GDP and contributing significantly to Indian Railways’ revenue, according to a study...

Cyber Fraud in Banking Transaction surge in FY 2024 

Context: India’s rise in digital transactions has led to increased cyber frauds. From FY2020 to FY2024, ₹3,207 crore was lost...

Major Challenges Faced by Indian Cities

Context: World Cities Day (October 31) highlights the growing global urban population and the challenges cities face, including climate change,...

Chalo India Campaign

Context: The Ministry of Tourism is launching a unique initiative called Chalo India, aimed at boosting inbound tourism to India....

WHO Global TB Report

Context: The latest Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that India continues to bear the...

Bipin Chandra Pal

Context: 92nd Death Anniversary of India’s freedom fighter. About:  Bipin Chandra Pal was a significant figure in the Indian nationalist...

E-Commerce Growth in India

Context: The e-commerce landscape in India is transforming as consumers from smaller towns and rural areas increasingly seek quality, affordable...

South Africa Allows Genetic Editing in Children

Context: South Africa has recently updated its health guidelines to permit research that could lead to genetically modified children, making...

Multilateral Development Bank (MDB) Reforms

Context: The G20 independent expert group has expressed disappointment over the slow and limited progress on multilateral development bank (MDB)...

Kerala’s New Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP)

Context: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently approved the Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) for...