Current affairs

Child Adoption in India, Process and Challenges

Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development and Central Adoption Resource Authority have started an initiative to celebrate November as Adoption Awareness Month to raise awareness about legal adoption. India has witnessed a significant improvement in child adoptions in...

Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards Winners List for 2022 and 2023

The prestigious Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards for the years 2022 and 2023 have been officially announced and conferred by the President of India. These awards honor 94 eminent artists and scholars for their exceptional contributions to Indian performing arts. These awards are...

International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action

Every year on April 4th, the global community observes the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005, this day underscores the ongoing challenges posed by landmines and explosive...

Sarhul Festival: A Sacred Adivasi Celebration of Nature and Renewal

Sarhul is one of the most significant festivals celebrated by the Adivasi communities of Jharkhand and the larger Chhotanagpur plateau region. The term 'Sarhul' translates to the ‘worship of the Sal tree’, which holds immense cultural and spiritual significance for...

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Established in 1956 under the Khadi and Village Industries Act, 1956, KVIC plays a crucial role in promoting,...

What is Vibe Coding ? The Future of Effortless Programming with AI

Vibe Coding is an emerging approach to programming where users rely entirely on Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate code without deeply engaging with its structure or technical details. This revolutionary method makes coding more accessible, allowing individuals with little...

Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal: A Comprehensive Repository for Governance Case Studies

The Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal is a centralized digital platform designed to serve as a knowledge repository for governance case studies. It highlights real-life, solution-oriented approaches to administrative challenges and aims to enhance public service delivery across various government departments...

UpLink Initiative: Launched by World Economic Forum (WEF)

UpLink Initiative is a World Economic Forum (WEF) initiative launched in January 2020 to support early-stage sustainability-focused innovators. Designed as a digital crowdsourcing platform, it connects entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to scale innovative solutions addressing critical environmental and social...

NIDAAN Portal: : A Game-Changer in India’s Fight Against Drug Crimes

The National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-offenders (NIDAAN) is a specialized portal developed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), India. Launched in July 2022, this platform serves as a comprehensive repository of data on individuals arrested for narcotics-related offenses. It...

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

Context: The Economic Survey highlighted areas for MSME growth. The Union government has notified significant revisions to turnover and investment criteria for classifying MSMEs that will take effect from April 1. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Regulatory Framework: MSMEs...