Current affairs

New AI Chip Rule of US and Impact on India

Context: The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has introduced new regulations to control the export and transfer of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips. This move is primarily aimed at curbing the potential misuse of advanced AI capabilities by certain...

76th Republic Day Parade 2025, List of Republic Day Tableaux

Republic Day, celebrated every year on January 26, holds immense significance for India as it marks the day the Indian Constitution came into effect in 1950, making India a sovereign republic. In 2025, the nation will observe its 76th Republic...

Trust Route Booms After Electoral Bond Ban

Following the Supreme Court's decision to ban the controversial electoral bonds scheme, there has been a noticeable surge in donations to political parties via electoral trusts. This shift has sparked debates on transparency, accountability, and the effectiveness of the new...

Agri Ministry Unveils First-Ever Edible Oil Consumption Survey

Context The Union Agriculture Ministry has launched India’s first-ever survey to analyze edible oil consumption patterns across the country. This initiative aims to gather data critical for implementing the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) effectively. Key Details of the...

Entity Locker: Revolutionizing Document Management with DPI

Context The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced Entity Locker, a secure platform for managing and verifying business documents, aimed at improving document management efficiency for organizations across India. About Entity Locker Entity Locker is a cloud-based...

How does welfare politics translate into votes?

Context The Politics of Welfare: The BJP and the Discerning Voter,’ Studies in Indian Politics, by Kailash, KK (2024), attempts to answer questions related to welfare initiatives translated into votes. More In News Used voting studies data from the National...

National Girl Child Day 2025, Theme, History and Celebration

National Girl Child Day is celebrated on January 24 every year to spread awareness about the rights of girls and promote their education, health, and equality in society. The day highlights the need to eliminate gender discrimination and provide opportunities...

7 Imperatives To Build A Viksit Agri Economy By 2047

Context India’s agriculture has made strides in productivity but continues to lag in the adoption of several modern technology innovations. What are the 7 Imperatives to Build A Viksit Agri Economy by 2047? Use of AI in Agriculture: India is...

Oscar Nominations 2025: Complete List of 97th Academy Awards Nominees

The much-anticipated nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were officially announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on January 23, 2025. After a series of delays caused by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the nominations were...

Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Objectives, Current Status

Context: Smart Cities mission nearly a decade later, has faced significant challenges and criticisms, leading to its perceived failure. According to a recent study by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, the Introduction of smart classrooms under the Smart Cities...