Current affairs

Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA)

About the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), 1958 It is an act of the Parliament that grants special powers to the Indian Armed Forces to maintain public order in "disturbed areas". The main aim of the act is to...

BASIC Countries ask at COP29 to honour commitments for Climate Finance

About BASIC Countries BASIC countries are a bloc of four large newly industrialised countries – India, Brazil, South Africa, and China. It was formed in The four committed to act jointly at the Copenhagen climate summit (COP 15 of UNFCCC),...

Delhi Pollution and Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi

The air quality in Delhi has plunged to alarming levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded between 1300 and 1600 in several areas, placing it in the hazardous category. According to data from Swiss air technology company IQAir, Mundka...

Inauguration of first trilateral power transaction from Nepal to Bangladesh

India, Nepal, and Bangladesh have inaugurated their first trilateral power transaction, signaling a significant step towards regional energy cooperation in South Asia. Under this agreement, Nepal will export up to 40 MW of electricity to Bangladesh using India’s power grid...

Jeevan Pramaan

Introduction Jeevan Pramaan is a biometric-enabled digital service for pensioners introduced by the Government of India in 2014. It modernizes the process of life certificate submission, making it easier and more efficient for retirees. Features Digital Life Certificate (DLC): Pensioners...

Saami Community

Introduction The Sami people are indigenous inhabitants of northern Norway, extending to parts of Sweden, Finland, and Russia. They have lived in this region for centuries, maintaining a distinct cultural identity tied to their environment. Apology from the Norwegian Parliament...

Barak River

The Barak River originates from the Japvo mountain in the Manipur hills. Before entering Bangladesh, it flows through the northeastern states of Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Assam. Barak River Tributaries The river has several tributaries, including: Jiri, Dhaleswari, Singla, Longai, Sonai,...

Maize Production in India

Maize (Zea mays) is one of the most versatile crops globally, serving as food, fodder, and industrial raw material. In India, maize is important in agriculture, contributing to food security and rural livelihoods. It ranks as the third most important...

1st Bodoland Mahotsav

Context The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the 1st Bodoland Mahotsav in Delhi, a cultural and literary festival aimed at fostering peace and promoting the vibrant culture of the Bodo people. About Bodoland Mahotsav The 1st Bodoland Mahotsav is a significant...

India Says Climate Finance is Not an Investment Goal

Context The ongoing COP-29 negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan, saw India strongly advocating for clear commitments from developed countries regarding climate finance. More in News The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is intended to replace the $100 billion target agreed upon...