Current affairs

Kisan Kavach

The Kisan Kavach is an innovative anti-pesticide bodysuit designed to safeguard farmers from the adverse effects of pesticide exposure during agricultural operations. This cutting-edge protective gear addresses a significant health challenge faced by farmers, ensuring safer working conditions in pesticide-intensive...

D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation

The D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation, also known as Developing-8, is a trans-regional intergovernmental organization established to promote economic ties among developing nations. The group comprises Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Turkey, with Azerbaijan joining as the...

National Farmers’ Day 2024, Theme, History and significance

National Farmers' Day, also known as Kisan Divas, is observed annually on December 23 to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of farmers to India's economy and food security. The day marks the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a leader who...

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...

National Policy on Framework on Agricultural Marketing

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has drafted the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing to address the challenges in agricultural marketing and create a unified national market. It was prepared by a committee headed by Faiz Ahmed Kidwai....

How Scientists used Scotch tape to Create Ultra-Thin Films of Diamond

Invention of the Method The method was discovered accidentally by Jing Jixiang, an electrical engineer at the University of Hong Kong. While working on a project, Jixiang used Scotch tape to peel away a small piece of diamond from a...

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024, Schedule, Teams and Winner list

The Vijay Hazare Trophy, initially named the Ranji One-Day Trophy, is an annual limited-overs cricket domestic tournament conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Initially introduced in the 1993–94 season, it operated at the zonal level...

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS)

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) The Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh is the next location for cheetah reintroduction program after Kuno. Location: Mandsaur and Neemuch district in western Madhya Pradesh, bordering Rajasthan. It was notified as a WLS...

Foreigners’ entry restricted in Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland

About Protected Area Regime (PAR) A special permit required for non-Indian citizens to visit certain protected areas near India's international borders. Foreigners visiting the three northeastern States would have to seek prior permission and special permits from the government. It...

Section 6A of the Citizenship Act

The Supreme Court of India's ruling on October 17, 2024, upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, by a 4:1 majority. The judgment has raised significant concerns regarding constitutional violations and potential negative implications for...