Current affairs

IMF Projects India’s GDP Growth at 7% for FY25

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its projection for India's GDP growth at a robust 7% for the fiscal year 2025 (FY25). This optimistic outlook underscores India's position as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, fueled...

Cyclone Dana likely to form over Bay of Bengal, hit Odisha-Bengal on October 24

Cyclone Dana, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall in Odisha near Bhitarkanika and Dhamra as a severe cyclonic storm between late Thursday night and early Friday, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). The...

All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (2021-22)

Key Highlights of All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (2021-22) 57% of rural households, including those in semi-urban centres with populations below 50,000, were classified as "agricultural." This is a significant rise from 48% in the previous survey of 2016-17....

Erez Crossing

Important Border Crossings in Israel, Gaza, and Adjoining Areas Rafah Crossing Location: Southern border of the Gaza Strip, bordering Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Significance: The only exit point from Gaza that does not lead to Israeli territory. Erez Crossing (Beit Hanoun)...

Natural and Artificial Sweeteners

About Stevia It is famous for its natural, non-caloric sweetening properties. Stevia is native to South America. It contains compounds called steviol glycosides, which are 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, making it a popular alternative sweetener without contributing calories or...

Flags of Convenience and Shadow Fleets

About Flags of Convenience (FoCs) FoC refers to the practice where shipowners register their vessels in a country different from where they are owned to avoid stricter regulations, higher taxes and labour laws. These countries are called flag states. They...

National Commission on Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

National Commission on Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) It is a statutory body constituted by the GoI under the Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. Composition: Chairperson (Not necessarily Woman) + 6 members (At Least 2 Women) Appointment...

United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UN CBD)

United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UN-CBD) It is a multilateral treaty aimed at promoting sustainable development through the conservation of biological diversity. It was an outcome of the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Goals: Conservation of...

Strategic locations of Ladakh

Key Strategic Locations of Ladakh Location Description Aksai Chin A high-altitude desert region controlled by China but claimed by India. It serves as a vital transit route for China, connecting Tibet with Xinjiang. Demchok Situated in eastern Ladakh, near the...

Bihta Dry Port, Transforming Bihar’s Trade Landscape

The inauguration of Bihar's first Dry Port and Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Bihta, near Patna, marks a pivotal moment for the state's logistics and industrial landscape. Launched on October 21, 2024, by Industries Minister Nitish Mishra, this facility is...