Current affairs

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...

Indians need the Right to Disconnect

The issue of workplace stress and the demand for the right to disconnect are gaining attention following tragic incidents and emerging data on prolonged working hours. More in News The death of an EY employee in September, allegedly due to...

The Place of Charity in an Unequal Society

Introduction In an increasingly unequal world, the role and effectiveness of charity are subjects of critical scrutiny. The act of giving away wealth to those in need is undoubtedly commendable, but it also raises fundamental questions about the structures that...

Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Schemes and Function

India has won the International Social Security Association's (ISSA) Good Practice Award for the Asia-Pacific region this year for five services offered by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) An act of the Indian Parliament...