Current affairs

India Joins Top 50 in Network Readiness Index 2024

Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024 India has improved its position by 11 slots and is now placed at 49th rank as per the NRI 2024 report. (In 2023 India’s ranking was 60th). India also ranked 2nd among lower-middle-income countries, only...

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

Recently the Ministry for Women and Child Development launched the national campaign “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat”. More in News The ministry also inaugurated the Child Marriage Free Bharat Portal. The portal is an innovative online platform allowing citizens to: Report...

Riyadh Design Law Treaty

About Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT) It is a landmark agreement adopted by member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) after nearly two decades of negotiations. The treaty aims to streamline and harmonize global design protection frameworks, emphasizing...

Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology (SHKT)

About Surface Hydrokinetic Turbine Technology (SHKT) Key Features of SHKT It uses the kinetic energy of flowing water to produce electricity. It uses natural flow of water without elevation changes like in traditional hydropower (It does not require dams, barrages...

International Gita Mahotsav 2024, Dates, Celebrations, and Key Highlights

The International Gita Mahotsav 2024, an annual celebration of the sacred scripture Bhagavad Gita, is set to captivate devotees and visitors worldwide. Organized in Kurukshetra, Haryana, this event commemorates the timeless teachings of Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield...

India Tests K-4 Missile from Nuclear Submarine

India achieved a significant milestone by successfully test-firing the K-4 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal. This development enhances India’s nuclear deterrence and strengthens the country’s nuclear triad capabilities....

Corneal Blindness in India, Causes, Impact, and Solutions for Prevention

Corneal blindness is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness in India, with a significant impact on public health. It accounts for about 7.5% of the total blindness burden in the country. This issue, exacerbated by factors...

Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024

Milk Production Total Production (2023-24):30 million tonnes Growth: 62% over the past decade (2014-15: 146.3 million tonnes). 78% over 2022-23. Top Producers: Uttar Pradesh (16.21%) Rajasthan (14.51%) Madhya Pradesh (8.91%) Gujarat (7.65%) Maharashtra (6.71%) Highest Annual Growth Rate (AGR): West...

India is getting Old before getting Rich

Key Demographic Factors Influence Composition of a Population Fertility Fertility rates directly influence the proportion of children in a population. A decline in fertility reduces the share of children in the population, which automatically increases the proportion of older individuals....

PRASHAD Scheme, Objectives and Achievements

Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) Scheme The PRASHAD scheme, launched in 2014-15 by the Union Ministry of Tourism, is a transformative initiative aimed at developing and promoting religious tourism in India. It is a Central Sector Scheme,...