Current affairs

Should Packaged Food Content Be Labelled?

Context The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi) has released its 5th edition of the Global Access to Nutrition Index. The report revealed that F&B companies sell less healthy products in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to those in high-income countries (HICs)....

India Needs An Environment Health Regulatory Agency (EHRA)

What are the Benefits of Establishing an EHRA? Integrated Approach: India’s existing environmental governance structure involves multiple agencies like the CPCB, MoEFCC, and MoHFW. This leads to inefficiencies in addressing pollution and its health impacts. An EHRA would streamline efforts...

King Cobra

About King Cobra It is the world’s largest venomous snake reaching up to 18 feet (5.5 metres). It is unique for being the only snake to build nests for its eggs. Conservation status IUCN: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix II It has...

Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

About Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty The alliance aims to eradicate hunger and poverty by 2030, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Members: 81 countries (including India), 26 international organisations, 9 financial institutions, and 31 philanthropic foundations and...

ICC issues arrest warrants against Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas leaders

About International Criminal Court (ICC) ICC is a permanent judicial institution established in 2002 under the Rome Statute of 1998. It is headquartered in Hague, Netherlands. Mandate: To investigate, prosecute, and adjudicate individuals accused of committing genocide, war crimes, crimes...

Charaideo Maidam’s

About Ahoms & Maidams The Maidams are linked to the Tai Ahom rulers who migrated from Yunnan, China and established their kingdom in Assam They ruled Assam & Arunachl Pradesh from the 13th to the 19th century. The Ahoms were...

India’s First Constitution Museum

India’s First Constitution Museum was inaugurated on November 23, 2024, at O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), Sonipat, Haryana. The museum commemorates the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution (November 26, 1949). Inaugurated by prominent dignitaries: Om Birla...

Prison Reforms in India

India’s prison system, which plays a crucial role in the criminal justice process, is facing numerous challenges, including overcrowding, undertrial prisoners, poor infrastructure, and human rights violations. To address these pressing issues and improve the living conditions of those incarcerated,...

Annual Summit of LeadIT

About LeadIT It is a global initiative that aims to accelerate the transition of challenging sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals, aviation and shipping to low-carbon pathways. It gathers countries and companies that are committed to action to achieve the...

Exposition of Sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier

About Saint Francis Xavier He was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus In 1542 he arrived in Goa under the orders of King John III of Portugal. He was sent to revive Christianity among Portuguese...