Current affairs

Centre wants States to make Snakebites Notifiable Disease

About Snake bite Snakebites can lead to acute medical emergencies that require immediate care. They can cause severe paralysis that can prevent breathing, can lead to a fatal hemorrhage, and damage different tissues. Snakebites need to be treated with antivenom...

How to make Self-employment Count

Key Characteristics of India’s Labour Force Low Participation and Stagnant Structure: India has a low rate of workforce participation among the working-age population. The structure of labour force participation has remained largely unchanged for decades. High Self-Employment Rates: India has...

Champions of Earth Award

The Champions of the Earth Award is the United Nations' highest environmental honor, awarded annually by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It highlights individuals, groups, and organizations whose actions have a transformative impact on the environment. Recently, renowned Indian...

International Fund for Agricultural Development

About International fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) IFAD is a United Nations agency that works to improve agricultural development and reduce poverty in developing countries. (HQ - Rome, Italy) It was established in 1977 in response to a global food...

The Code of Conduct Judges Need to Follow

Comments made by Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event have sparked significant public outrage. His remarks, perceived as derogatory towards the Muslim community, have led to calls for an in-house inquiry into...

National Mission on Cultural Mapping and Roadmap (NMCMR)

About National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) It was launched in 2017 by the Ministry of Culture to preserve, promote, and document India’s diverse cultural heritage, particularly in rural areas. It is executed by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for...

In Energy-Dependent World, the Issue of Food Security

The World Bank's latest report on climate and development emphasizes the critical interconnection between food insecurity and energy poverty. The report asserts that addressing these intertwined crises is essential for achieving global stability. Interconnected Crises: Food and Energy Strain on...

SC grants Permanent Commission to Woman Army Officer

The Supreme Court exercised its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to grant permanent commission to a woman Army officer with a distinguished service record who was wrongly excluded from the consideration when other similarly placed officers were...

Stealth frigate INS Tushil Commissioned into Indian Navy in Russia

INS Tushil, the latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate, has been officially commissioned into the Indian Navy. This addition significantly enhances the Navy's combat capabilities and maritime security. Below is a detailed overview of the vessel and its importance. Key Highlights...

Tamil Nadu’s Resolution against Tungsten (or Wolfram) Mining

About Tungsten (or Wolfram) Symbol: W Atomic Number: 74 Appearance: A shiny, silvery-white metal. Ores: Scheelite and Wolframite. Unique Properties: High Melting Point: Highest melting point of all metals at 3,422°C (6,192°F). High Density: Density of 3 g/cm³, comparable to...