Current affairs

Expansion of PMJAY

Context The Prime Minister has launched the expanded Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme. About Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) It is a health insurance scheme in India that provides coverage for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation....

Vaccine Durability, T-cells, B-cells and LLPCs

Context To achieve durable immunity, the generation of LLPCs, memory B-cells, and T-cells is essential. About Lymphocytes B-Cells They are a type of white blood cell that play a central role in the immune response by recognizing antigens and producing...

Hydrogels

Context Scientists have discovered a new way to create hydrogels using tiny protein fragments of just five amino acids from the SARS-CoV-1 virus. About Hydrogels Hydrogels are three-dimensional, hydrophilic polymer networks that can retain a large amount of water while...

Gold Reserves

Context RBI buys 32.63 tonnes of gold in the first half of FY25. About India’s Gold Reserves RBI holds73 metric tonnes of gold, of which 510.46 metric tonnes were held domestically & 324.01 metric tonnes of gold were kept in...

Solar, a game changer in women’s empowerment

Context Solar energy’s evolution towards decentralisation empowers society by enabling local energy generation, fostering economic inclusion, particularly for women and marginalised communities, while supporting sustainable, community-driven growth and resilience. Background In 1884, Charles Fritts installed the first rooftop solar array,...

Burgeoning Expenditure of Elections

Context The total expenditure by various political parties for the recent general election to the Lok Sabha in India was about ₹1,00,000 crores, according to the Centre for Media Studies (CMS). Overview of Election Expenditure in India and the U.S....

Under-Representation of Women in Judiciary

Context The representation of women in the Indian judiciary has shown some improvement, yet significant challenges remain, particularly at higher levels. Challenges Associated with Low Representation of Women in Judiciary Lack of Retention and Career Growth: Low retention and career...

Raigarh fort

Context Raigad Fort, celebrated for its exemplary Maratha architectural style and strategic, defensible position within Maharashtra's rugged Sahyadri range, is one of 12 forts nominated this year for UNESCO World Heritage status. About Raigarh Fort It is located in Maharashtra’s...

National Commission for Indian System of Medicine

Context The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine conducted a workshop for drafting the Ayurveda Process Handbook. About National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) It was established in 2021. It is a statutory body under NCISM Act,...

GreenHouse Gas Bulletin

Context The World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) 2023 Greenhouse Gas Bulletin revealed that global greenhouse gas concentrations reached an unprecedented high, underscoring the intensifying risk of climate change. Key Highlights of 2023 Report CO₂ Levels: Carbon dioxide (CO₂) reached an annual...