Current affairs

India Commits to Ethical AI with New EoI initiative

Context The IndiaAI Mission has selected eight Responsible AI Projects against the Expression of Interest (EoI) floated under the Safe and Trusted AI Pillar of the IndiaAI Mission. About Project The IndiaAI Mission, under the Digital India Corporation and Ministry...

Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO)

Context After years of construction, the $300-million Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in China’s southern Guangdong province will soon start gathering data on neutrinos. Its construction began in 2015 and is expected to become fully operational in the latter half...

Battle of Walong

Context The Indian Army is organising a month-long series of events to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Walong. The newly renovated Shaurya Sthal (Walong war memorial) at Lama Spur, a tribute to the soldiers of the battle,...

Cauvery River, Origin, Tributaries

Context: Karnataka Chief Minister said the State government will implement the Cauvery Stage VI project to ensure the future water needs of Bengaluru. About Cauvery River  It is a sacred river of southern India. It is known as the Ganga...

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

Context External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting which was held in Islamabad. About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Formed: June 15, 2001 (Successor to Shanghai Five group) Founding Members:...

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

Context The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  has approved a 50% increase in the ceiling prices of 11 scheduled formulations of 8 drugs. These drugs are essential to public health programs and are used for the treatment of diseases such as...

Five Eyes Alliance

Context All members of Five Eyes Alliance have backed Canada’s allegations on the Indian Government regarding the killing of a Canadian Citizen. About Five Eyes Alliance (FVEY) It is an intelligence-sharing network comprising 5 English-speaking countries. USA, United Kingdom, Canada,...

Centre Increases MSP for Rabi Crops

Minimum Support Price (MSP) MSP is a form of market intervention by the Government of India to insure agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The Government sets the MSP at the start of the sowing season, based...

SCO Summit 2024, Highlights, Significance and Implications for India

The SCO Summit 2024 has concluded, held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on October 15-16, 2024. This summit was particularly significant as it marked the first visit of an Indian External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, to Pakistan in nearly a decade. This...

Food Security In India, Historical Context and Current Challenges

Ending hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition is a key objective under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 2, which aims to achieve "zero hunger" by 2030. However, this goal faces significant challenges due to rising conflicts, climate vulnerability, and...