Current Affairs

Debate on Congestion Pricing

Context: New York became the first city in the United States to introduce a congestion charge for vehicles entering Manhattan’s...

Video Relay Service (VRS)

Context: The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD),...

Union Budget Establishments of  Makhana Board in Bihar

Context: The Union Budget 2025 has announced the creation of a Makhana Board in Bihar with the aim of enhancing...

FDA Approves Suzetrigine

Context: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved suzetrigine, a non-opioid painkiller, to be sold under the brand...

Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

Context: Recently, USA President Donald Trump signed an executive order restricting birthright citizenship. The order challenges the 14th Amendment, which...

2024 Annual Status of Education Report (ASER)

Context: The Annual Status of Education Report (Rural) 2024, released by Pratham, provides crucial insights into basic learning levels, school...

Preventing Crowd Disasters

Context: This week, India witnessed a devastating crowd crush at the Maha Kumbh, resulting in the tragic deaths of 30...

IoT Vulnerabilities: A Growing National Security Threat

Context: The Indian government has recently placed Internet of Things (IoT) modules manufactured by Chinese companies under heightened scrutiny, recognising...

Resilience of the Sundarbans Mangroves

Context: A study titled “Resilience of Sundarban mangroves in South Asia to Weather Extremes and Anthropogenic Water Pollution” was conducted...

Low-Sodium Salt Substitutes

Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently issued new guidelines recommending the use of low sodium salt substitutes (LSSS)...

EAC-PM’s Working Paper on Migration Trend

Context: A recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), titled 400 Million Dreams, highlights...

Centre Forms Panels for Comprehensive Social Security Coverage for Workers

Context: A two-day Chintan Shivir of Labour Ministers and Secretaries from the Union and State governments concluded on January 30,...

Digital Payments Index

Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported a significant rise in its Digital Payments Index (DPI), reflecting the...

BRICS and De-dollarisation: A Strategic Shift in Global Economy

Context: The US administration under President Donald Trump has proposed to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS members if they...

Shifting Focus of Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) Towards Retail Loan Acquisition

Context: ARCs are shifting focus from wholesale distressed assets to retail distressed assets. The wholesale segment stress has decreased in...

DeepSeek’s AI Breakthrough

Context: The Chinese startup DeepSeek has created a stir in the global AI industry with its models, particularly the DeepSeek-R1,...

HIB Visas – Skilled Immigration as a Catalyst for Job Creation

Context: With the coming in power of Donald Trump there is a rising debate in the USA about the future...

Hydrogen Truck Pilot Project

Hydrogen Truck Pilot Project Context: Tata Motors, in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), will roll out hydrogen-powered trucks using...

Extreme Weather Transforms Lakes in Western Greenland

Context: A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has revealed alarming changes in over 7,500...

Legalising MSP

Context: The debate around a legally binding Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops has gained momentum in recent years. Farmers...

India’s Petroleum Industry

Context: India’s petroleum industry is a cornerstone of the nation’s energy security, driving economic activities while making substantial contributions to...

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