Current affairs

Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Objectives, Current Status

Context: According to a recent study of the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore Introduction of smart classrooms under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) has led to a 22% increase in overall enrolment as per data reported by 19 cities between...

India’s Top Smart Cities In 2024

India's urban landscape is undergoing a significant transformation under the National Smart Cities Mission (NSCM). This ambitious initiative, launched in 2015 by the Government of India, aims to enhance the quality of life, promote sustainability, and boost economic growth through...

What is a Shock Syringe?

What is a Shock Syringe? It is a device that uses high-energy shock waves (pressure waves faster than the speed of sound) to deliver drugs without piercing the skin with a sharp needle. It creates a micro jet of liquid drugs....

Upper Siang Hydropower Project, Merits and Demerits

About Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) It is a proposed 11,000 MW hydropower project on the Siang River in Arunachal Pradesh. The project is being jointly constructed by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and the North Eastern Electric Power...

Pariksha pe Charcha 2025, Overview, Events and Key Highlights

The 8th edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's interactive program, is set to be held in January 2025. The initiative, aimed at alleviating exam-related stress and encouraging students, teachers, and parents to treat examinations as...

Gangadhar Deshpande Memorial Bhavan

Gangadhar Deshpande Memorial Bhavan: Honoring the Lion of Karnataka The Gangadhar Deshpande Memorial Bhavan was inaugurated in Belagavi, Karnataka, commemorating the centenary of the 39th session of the Indian National Congress (INC) held in the city. This historic session, presided...

Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer (CRBL)

The Maharashtra government has released a compensation of ₹86 lakh to 39 people rescued from bonded labour in Ahilya Nagar (previously Ahmednagar) in 2023. The Central Sector Scheme for Rehabilitation of Bonded Labourer (CRBL) is a flagship initiative by the...

Tapping into Kazakhstan’s Rare Earths Potential

India is navigating a critical juncture in its energy transition, focusing on renewable sources while grappling with the increasing demand for rare earth elements (REEs). Despite being the fifth-largest holder of REEs, India imports about 60% of its rare earths...

PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Objectives, Beneficiaries

Context: India has experienced significant growth in fish production, with an 83% increase since 2013-14, reaching a record 175 lakh tons in 2022-23. About PM Mastya Sampada Yojana PM Mastya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) launched in 2020 is a 5-year (FY...

PM Rashtriya Bal Puruskrar 2024, Categories, Notable Awardees

About PM Rashtriya Bal Puruskar This is the highest civilian honour for children in India organised by The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is awarded annually to children in the age group of 5-18 years for their...