Current affairs

Climate Change Impact on Agriculture

A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations highlights the severe impact of climate change on poor households, particularly in India. The report titled “The unjust climate. Measuring the impacts of climate change on...

The Spread of Sex Selection in India

British Colonial Policies and Female Infanticide DSS argue that British colonial policies intensified female infanticide. While this has already been well-documented, the pre-colonial practice of infanticide, especially among groups like the Rajputs, worsened under colonial rule due to land and...

Pakistan’s Other Front: Western Frontier Durand Line

The discourse surrounding India’s relations with Pakistan often overshadows critical developments in the region, particularly concerning the Durand Line, which separates Pakistan and Afghanistan. This border has significant implications for regional stability and the dynamics of various movements within Pakistan....

Does India have a shortage of containers for the swift transport of goods?

The Importance of Containers Containers are essential for transporting goods efficiently via rail, ship, and road, making them vital to global trade. The introduction of containerisation revolutionised trade by reducing transportation time and port delays, facilitating globalisation. Standardised in size...

India Commits to Ethical AI with New EoI initiative

Context The IndiaAI Mission has selected eight Responsible AI Projects against the Expression of Interest (EoI) floated under the Safe and Trusted AI Pillar of the IndiaAI Mission. About Project The IndiaAI Mission, under the Digital India Corporation and Ministry...

Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO)

Context After years of construction, the $300-million Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in China’s southern Guangdong province will soon start gathering data on neutrinos. Its construction began in 2015 and is expected to become fully operational in the latter half...

Battle of Walong

Context The Indian Army is organising a month-long series of events to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Walong. The newly renovated Shaurya Sthal (Walong war memorial) at Lama Spur, a tribute to the soldiers of the battle,...

Cauvery River, Origin, Tributaries

Context: Karnataka Chief Minister said the State government will implement the Cauvery Stage VI project to ensure the future water needs of Bengaluru. About Cauvery River  It is a sacred river of southern India. It is known as the Ganga...

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

Context The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  has approved a 50% increase in the ceiling prices of 11 scheduled formulations of 8 drugs. These drugs are essential to public health programs and are used for the treatment of diseases such as...

Centre Increases MSP for Rabi Crops

Minimum Support Price (MSP) MSP is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The Government sets the MSP at the start of the sowing season, based...