Current affairs

Research Security Should Be A National Priority

Context India aims to lead in strategic and emerging technologies like space, defense, and AI by 2047. Significant investments are crucial to achieve global competitiveness and address societal challenges. Global Context and Examples International Incidents: Several cases highlight the need...

Kisan Pehchan Patra: Farmer ID

About Farmer ID (Kisan Pehchaan Patra) It is an Aadhaar-linked unique digital identity for farmers, linked to the state’s land records. It includes demographic details, crop sown information and ownership data. It forms the foundation of the Farmer Registry, a...

Syria’s Second Largest City Aleppo slips from Government Control

About Aleppo and Syria It is Syria’s 2nd largest city located in Northern Syria. The UNESCO World Heritage site Old City of Aleppo, is located here. Aleppo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Qweik River...

Vadhavan Port will be a Game Changer for India

In a significant move aimed at bolstering infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two key projects: the Vadhavan Port project in Maharashtra and a viability gap funding (VGF)...

Clean Plant Programme (CPP), Features and Key Benefits

The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $98 million loan to improve horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials under Clean Plant Programme. Clean Plant Programme (CPP) CPP will have 3 components: Clean...

World’s Biggest GOLD Reserves Discovered in China

China Discovered World's Biggest GOLD Reserves China’s discovery of a 1,000-metric ton gold reserve in Hunan Province has global ramifications. This $83 billion discovery not only solidifies China's dominance in the global gold market but also emphasizes the strategic importance...

13th National Seed Congress 2024

On the 2nd day of the National Seed Congress (NSC), experts, scientists and industry representatives urged the government to modernize the Seeds Bill of 2004 and the Seeds Policy of 2002. 13th National Seed Congress 2024 It is a 3...

CWC Resolution on Entire Poll Process

What are the Arguments? Partisan Functioning of the Election Commission: The CWC accused the Election Commission (EC) of exhibiting biased behavior, which they believe undermines the integrity of elections. This partisanship is viewed as a significant factor contributing to public...

India Needs to Share Contraceptive Responsibility

Evolution of Family Planning in India The program was launched to reduce birth rates and stabilize population growth, aligning with national economic needs. Over time, it expanded to include reproductive health and reduce maternal and child mortality rates. In 1966,...

Ajmer Sharif Dargah

Historical Background of Ajmer Sharif Dargah It is the final resting place of the Sufi saint, Moinuddin Chishti located at Ajmer, Rajasthan. About Moinuddin Chishti: Moinuddin Chishti was a 13th-century Sufi saint and philosopher. He was born in 1141 CE...