Current affairs

VISION Portal

The Union Minister of Science and Technology recently launched the VISION Portal, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering education, skill development, and innovation among underprivileged children in India. This platform, under the Ministry of Science & Technology, strives to bridge...

The Hindu AI Summit 2024

Key Outcomes of the Hindu AI Summit 2024 Application of AI AI is playing a critical role in screening refractive eye errors among children and detecting pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). Core engineering subjects are leveraging AI tools, encouraging students to learn...

Andhra Scrapped 2-Child Rule For Contesting Local Body Polls

Context The Andhra Pradesh government has repealed the three-decade-old “two-child rule” that barred individuals with more than two children from contesting local body polls. The rollback reflects the state's concern over its ageing population and its intent to incentivize larger...

Jharkhand Election Result 2024, INDIA Bloc Makes Stunning Comeback

The Jharkhand Assembly Elections 2024 have become a significant event in Indian politics, drawing attention nationwide. With 81 seats in the legislative assembly up for grabs, the elections have been fiercely contested between the two primary alliances: the NDA (National...

Maharashtra Election Result 2024, Landslide Victory of BJP-led Mahayuti

The Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 have concluded, with the BJP-led Mahayuti Alliance emerging victorious, securing a commanding position in the state legislature. This article breaks down the results, the key players involved, and the potential implications for the state's political...

By-Poll Election Results 2024

As the results for the 2024 by-elections are unfolding, several states are witnessing significant political shifts. The counting of votes for the bypolls to 46 Assembly seats in 13 states and two Lok Sabha seats (in Maharashtra's Nanded and Kerala's...

Should Packaged Food Content Be Labelled?

Context The Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNi) has released its 5th edition of the Global Access to Nutrition Index. The report revealed that F&B companies sell less healthy products in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) compared to those in high-income countries (HICs)....

India Needs An Environment Health Regulatory Agency (EHRA)

What are the Benefits of Establishing an EHRA? Integrated Approach: India’s existing environmental governance structure involves multiple agencies like the CPCB, MoEFCC, and MoHFW. This leads to inefficiencies in addressing pollution and its health impacts. An EHRA would streamline efforts...

King Cobra

About King Cobra It is the world’s largest venomous snake reaching up to 18 feet (5.5 metres). It is unique for being the only snake to build nests for its eggs. Conservation status IUCN: Vulnerable CITES: Appendix II It has...

Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

About Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty The alliance aims to eradicate hunger and poverty by 2030, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Members: 81 countries (including India), 26 international organisations, 9 financial institutions, and 31 philanthropic foundations and...