Current affairs

Is India Open to the Idea of Dual Citizenship?

Context: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has acknowledged challenges in providing dual citizenship but noted ongoing discussions about the issue. The government has considered expanding OCI benefits as a way to strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora without granting full...

The Right Food And Struggle With PDS

Context: In 2023, alarming reports emerged highlighting significant issues with the Public Distribution System (PDS) in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar. What are the Key Issues? Removal of Households from PDS Rolls Reports from Jharkhand and Odisha highlight that...

Imperilled Life of the District Journalist in India

Context: The brutal murder of an independent young journalist, Mukesh Chandrakar, in Chhattisgarh, has once again highlighted the threats to life and the precarious nature of journalism at the district and mofussil levels. Importance of Journalists Voice for the Voiceless:...

Official Gold Import Figures for Nov Revised Down by $5 Billion

Context: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has revised the gold import figures for November, reducing them by $5 billion from $14.8 billion to $9.9 billion. Overview of Gold Import Data Revision Initial Data: Gold imports for November 2024 were...

Temple Architecture of Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Features, Characteristics

The Ayodhya Ram Mandir stands as a monumental testament to the devotion and religious fervor of millions of Hindus worldwide. As the first anniversary of its Pran Pratishtha ceremony approaches, Know all about the Temple Architecture of Ayodhya Ram Mandir...

India’s First Battery Energy Storage System

India is set to launch its first commercial utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Delhi, expected to go live by March this year. With a capacity of 20 MW (megawatt) and 40 MWh (megawatt hour), this system will store...

Border Security Force (BSF), History, Structure and Responsibilities

The Border Security Force (BSF) of India recently refuted a claim made by a Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) officer, who purportedly asserted that Bangladesh had taken control of a 5-km stretch of Indian territory along the international border in the...

Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP), Components and Benefits

Context: PM Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river-linking project on the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. About Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) Aim: To transfer excess water from the Ken River...

Link Between Fluoride Levels and IQ Loss

Context: A recent study conducted by researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), USA has linked higher fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children. Key Findings of the Study Impact of Fluoride on IQ: For every 1...

Rat Hole Mining, Types, Environmental and Safety Concerns

Context: 3 miners were confirmed dead and 6 remained trapped in a flooded coal "rat-hole" mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Combined teams of the Indian Army and deep sea divers from the Indian Navy are assisting the operation. What...