Current affairs

Economic Survey 2025, Key Highlights and Sectoral Analysis

The Economic Survey 2025 prepared by the Ministry of Finance has been an indispensable document in guiding the understanding of India's performance over the past year and future policy directions. It encompasses insights into the growth in Gross Domestic Product,...

Manual Scavenging in India, Act and Government Initiatives

Context: SC has ordered a complete stop on the practice of manual scavenging in six metros - Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Manual Scavenging The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993 defines...

Union Budget 2024, Key Highlights and Expectations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her seventh consecutive Union Budget on July 23, 2024. This Budget is seen as the action plan for the Modi 3.0 government, outlining a roadmap for India's development over the next five years. With a...

Memecoins and the $TRUMP Token: Hype, Risks, and Market Impact

Context US President Donald Trump has launched two memecoins $Trump & $Melania. What Are Memecoins? A meme coin is a cryptocurrency named after characters, individuals, animals, artwork etc. It is a mix of internet humor and cryptocurrency, often inspired by...

M23 Rebels Capture Goma: A Deep Dive into the Crisis in Eastern Congo

Recently, M23 rebels seized Goma, the capital city of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a significant rise in conflict, in a severe blow to local forces. Its seizure has drawn alarm at all levels throughout the region due to...

Certificates of Origin 2.0 System

Certificates of Origin 2.0 System Recently, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System. It is an upgraded digital platform for issuing Certificates of Origin (CoO). A certificate of origin (CO)...

Mount Ibu, Strato volcano and Recent Eruption

According to an official report, Mount Ibu (Strato volcano) has erupted at least a thousand times this month. Strato volcano It is a large, steep-sided volcano that's formed by layers of hardened lava, ash, and other volcanic debris. They are...

Rhodamine-B, Uses, Regulatory Framework and Health Risks

Despite being classified as unsafe by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Rhodamine-B is illegally used in the local food industry to enhance the appearance of food products. Its widespread use poses serious health risks, making regulatory...

Where did dinosaurs first appear ?

For millions of years, dinosaurs held sway over Earth’s ecosystems, evolving into a breathtaking array of forms, from the colossal Argentinosaurus to the fearsome Tyrannosaurus and the peculiar, clawed Therizinosaurus. Yet, despite their dominance, the precise time and place of...

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Cases Rise to 110 in Pune

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) GBS is a rare neurological disorder when the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. This can cause muscle weakness, tingling and sometimes paralysis. Cause: The exact cause of GBS is unknown but an infection often...