Current affairs

Guideline for Protection of Consumer Interest in Diamond Sector

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) will soon release comprehensive guidelines related to labeling, and certification, specifying the origin and production method of all diamonds. Difference between Natural diamonds & Lab Grown Diamonds Feature Natural diamonds Lab Grown Diamonds Formation...

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024 Winner, Complete Details

Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024 was awarded to Daniel Barenboim, a world-famous pianist and conductor and Ali Abu Awwad, a Palestinian peace activist. About Indira Gandhi Peace Prize It recognizes individuals or organisations who have made exceptional contributions to international...

One Day One Genome Initiative

The ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) on November 9, 2024, marks a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of harnessing its microbial biodiversity. This project, unveiled...

Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX) 2024

Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX) 2024 It is a 12-day national-level cybersecurity exercise aimed at strengthening India’s cybersecurity resilience. Organised by: National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) in collaboration with Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). Objectives Train cybersecurity professionals in...

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in India and its Key Sectors

Context: The Smartphone Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the most successful among the 14 such schemes, may be extended by a couple of years beyond its official end date of 2025-26. Smartphone PLI Scheme Generates Revenue 19 Times The Incentives Disbursed...

Jharkhand Election 2024, Key Dates, Major Political Parties and Issues

The 2024 Jharkhand Assembly Election is a significant political event for the state, as it will determine the future governance of this resource-rich, tribal-majority state in Eastern India. The election, scheduled to take place in phases, will decide the composition...

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024, Polling Date, Candidates List

The Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024 has seen voters across the state actively participating in the democratic process. Maharashtra, being one of India's most politically and economically significant states, attracts high voter interest, and the voter turnout percentage is closely monitored...

RBI’s Blind Spots

RBI's decision comes in light of recent inflation data, particularly concerning food prices, which has raised concerns about inflation exceeding the RBI's target. However, there are broader economic considerations influencing this decision beyond just inflation. Inflation Dynamics Current Inflation Status:...

How Sustainable is India’s path to Net-zero with 45 years left?

With 45 years remaining until India's net-zero target of 2070, the journey ahead is challenging but not insurmountable. Remaining Carbon Budget and Global Warming Limits To limit global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels (a critical threshold to avoid...

Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor

About Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor The corridor connects the Indian port city of Chennai (Tamil Nadu) on the Bay of Bengal with Vladivostok, a prominent port in Russia's Far East located on the Golden Horn Bay. Vladivostok is the largest port...