Current affairs

Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)

About Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) ESMA was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1968. Its main objective is to maintain the smooth movement of those things which are essential for the normal life of the common citizens. It...

Ashtalakshmi Mahotsava 2024, Key Highlights, Significance and Purpose

The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, an extraordinary festival dedicated to the eight northeastern states of India, is taking place from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the Mahotsav aims to celebrate...

Nafithromycin: Country’s First Indigenous Antibiotic

The greatest challenge of the modern healthcare era is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). India has made a tremendous step in this direction by developing Nafithromycin, the first indigenous macrolide antibiotic in the country. This innovation marks a milestone in pharmaceutical development...

RBI Governors of India List 2024, Appointment and Functions

Sanjay Malhotra Appointed as New RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, the current Revenue Secretary, has been appointed as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). His appointment follows the conclusion of Shaktikanta Das's tenure, which ends on December...

International Anti-Corruption Day 2024

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on 9 December to sensitize the masses against the harmful influences of corruption and encourage efforts to eliminate the malady from the earth. The theme for International Anti-Corruption Day 2024 is "Uniting with...

National Policy on Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO)

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DAFW) has released a draft National Policy for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to create a supportive ecosystem for their growth and efficiency. What is a Farmer Producer Organization (FPO)? Farmer Producer: Refers to...

National Policy on Framework on Agricultural Marketing

A draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, presented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, DA&FW, for creating an effective marketing ecosystem for Indian farmers. It is the brainchild of Faiz Ahmed Kidwai and addresses systemic inefficiencies to...

Secured Overnight Rupee Rate (SORR)

The Secured Overnight Rupee Rate, or SORR, is a game-changer for India's financial markets. Created by the Reserve Bank of India, or RBI, and based on secured transactions including repo and TREPS (tri-party repo), overnight lending has a new benchmark....

India Bhutan Relations, Areas of Cooperation and Significance

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck recently visited India. India Bhutan Relations: An Overview Evolution of Ties India and Bhutan share a unique and special relationship that is based on a long history of cultural, economic, and political ties. Strategic...

Manipur Conflict Reasons and Clashes between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur

The ongoing Manipur conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities has escalated into a significant ethnic and territorial dispute. The tensions between these two groups have led to violent clashes, resulting in loss of life, property destruction, and social instability....