Current affairs

UDAN Scheme, Objectives, Funding and Achievements

Context: Recently, the first historic flight under the UDAN Scheme has achieved 8 years. About UDAN Scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) The UDAN scheme (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik), or "Let the common man of the country fly," is a flagship scheme of the...

Indus Water Treaty 1960 Suspended by India after Pahalgam Terror Attack

Context: In the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has decided to suspend the Indus Water Treaty. India has decided to put the Indus Waters Treaty on hold, as announced by Foreign Secretary Vikram...

5 Years of SVAMITVA Scheme and Its Benefits

Context: The SVAMITVA Scheme has completed 5 years since its launch. Prime Minister distributed over 65 lakh property cards to property owners across more than 50,000 villages through video conferencing, under the SVAMITVA Scheme. About SVAMITVA Scheme Full Form: SVAMITVA...

Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB): Purpose, Features, and Importance Explained

In the dynamic world of banking and finance, ensuring stability during economic ups and downs is critical. One major tool developed for this purpose is the Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB). Though introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in...

STELLAR Model: A Game-Changer in Power Sector Planning | All You Need to Know

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has recently launched a revolutionary model aimed at enhancing efficiency in India's power transmission sector the STELLAR Model. Standing for "State of the art Totally indigenously developed Resource adequacy model," STELLAR represents a significant leap...

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCC) Workforce to add 4,00,000 Fresher jobs by 2030

Context: During a recent Nasscom Summit, the Secretary to the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology stated that facilitating the growth of Global Capability Centres (GCC) in the country is a priority for the government. What are Global Capability...

World Veterinary Day 2025: Theme, History, and Significance

World Veterinary Day 2025 will be celebrated on April 26, 2025, marking the last Saturday of April as a day to recognize and honor the essential contributions of veterinarians globally. The theme for 2025 is "Animal Health Takes a Team,"...

Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)

The SFIO is a multi-disciplinary organisation under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) that investigates corporate fraud in India. It was established in 2003 in response to major failures in the financial sector, including stock market scams and the issue...

Article 142 of Indian Constitution, Significance and Use of Article 142

Context: Recently, the Supreme Court invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to protect 250 students from facing hurdles in education due to the shifting of their institute's campus in Mangluru. Article 142 of Indian Constitution Empower the Supreme Court to...

Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK): History, Dispute, Current Status

Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), also known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) by Pakistan, is a critical component of the India-Pakistan conflict over the Kashmir region. It is an area administered by Pakistan but claimed by India and remains one of the most disputed territories in South...