Current affairs

Agri Ministry Unveils First-Ever Edible Oil Consumption Survey

Context The Union Agriculture Ministry has launched India’s first-ever survey to analyze edible oil consumption patterns across the country. This initiative aims to gather data critical for implementing the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) effectively. Key Details of the...

Entity Locker: Revolutionizing Document Management with DPI

Context The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced Entity Locker, a secure platform for managing and verifying business documents, aimed at improving document management efficiency for organizations across India. About Entity Locker Entity Locker is a cloud-based...

How does welfare politics translate into votes?

Context The Politics of Welfare: The BJP and the Discerning Voter,’ Studies in Indian Politics, by Kailash, KK (2024), attempts to answer questions related to welfare initiatives translated into votes. More In News Used voting studies data from the National...

National Girl Child Day 2025, Theme, History and Celebration

National Girl Child Day is celebrated on January 24 every year to spread awareness about the rights of girls and promote their education, health, and equality in society. The day highlights the need to eliminate gender discrimination and provide opportunities...

7 Imperatives To Build A Viksit Agri Economy By 2047

Context India’s agriculture has made strides in productivity but continues to lag in the adoption of several modern technology innovations. What are the 7 Imperatives to Build A Viksit Agri Economy by 2047? Use of AI in Agriculture: India is...

Oscar Nominations 2025: Complete List of 97th Academy Awards Nominees

The much-anticipated nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were officially announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on January 23, 2025. After a series of delays caused by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the nominations were...

Smart Cities Mission (SCM), Objectives, Current Status

Context: Smart Cities mission nearly a decade later, has faced significant challenges and criticisms, leading to its perceived failure. According to a recent study by the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, the Introduction of smart classrooms under the Smart Cities...

Fast Track Immigration: Trusted Travellers Programme

The Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) is an advanced system introduced to streamline and expedite immigration processes for international travelers using automated e-gates. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and reduce wait times at key airports across...

Low Temperature Thermal Desalination

Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) is an innovative technology used to convert seawater into potable water. Here's an overview of its key features: Overview of LTTD LTTD involves using the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep seawater to...

Why are Antivenoms not Easily Accessible in India?

Context: India records an estimated 58,000 snakebite deaths annually, making it the “snakebite capital” of the world. What are Antivenoms? Antivenoms (or antivenins) are life-saving medicines used to treat snakebites. They work by neutralizing venom toxins in the body. Production:...