Current affairs

Sea Weeds Industry

About Seaweeds Seaweeds are marine algae found in coastal environments, including intertidal zones and shallow waters. They are classified into three main groups: green (Chlorophyta), red (Rhodophyta) and brown (Phaeophyta) algae. Seaweeds serve as a crucial food source for various...

Pandemic Fund Project

About Pandemic Fund Project It is a corpus established under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), to strengthen India's readiness for outbreaks of zoonotic diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared six public health emergencies of international...

National Mission for Manuscript

Context The Union Ministry of Culture is planning to "revive and relaunch" the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) and is considering establishing an autonomous body dedicated to preserving India’s ancient manuscripts and texts. Presently, NMM is a part of the...

Rani Channamma

About Rani Channamma (1778 -1829) She was the Queen of Kittur (Situated in present day Karnataka). Born in 1778 in Kakati village, Karnataka.She was married to Raja Mallasarja and later assumed power after his death. When her adopted son Shivalingappa,...

National Livestock Census

About National Livestock Census It is conducted every 5 years (Quinquennial) by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying. (First conducted in 1919-1920) It covers a variety of animals including cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and other domesticated...

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY)

About PM Mudra Yojna (PMMY) Launched in 2015,  for providing loans up to Rs. 10 lakh to the non-corporate, non-farm small/micro-enterprises. Funding Provision: MUDRA stands for Micro Units Development & Refinance Agency Ltd., is a financial institution set up by...

Role of Learning in Nation Building

Demographics at Independence In 1947, India’s population was around 370 million, and women had an average of six children. 80% of the population was illiterate, and the educational infrastructure was minimal, with only 20 universities and around 500 affiliated colleges....

Asia Clean Energy Summit 2024, Themes, Objectives and Relevance

The Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) 2024, a significant part of Singapore's annual Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), was held from October 22-24, 2024. Marking its 11th edition, ACES 2024 assembled global experts, innovators, and policymakers, all driven by a shared mission to...

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2024, Theme, History and Significance

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, celebrated every year on October 27, is a UNESCO-designated event dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of audiovisual heritage, including films, audio recordings, broadcasts, and multimedia files. This day highlights the importance of safeguarding...

Pali Language

About Pali Language Origin: The term "Pali" is a modern designation, and its origins are debated among scholars. Prior to the 6th or 7th century, there wasn't a distinct language recognized as Pali. Early References: The earliest mentions of Pali...