Current Affairs Notes

The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment Telescope (MACE) is one of the world's largest gamma-ray telescopes, designed to study high-energy cosmic gamma-ray sources. Read here to learn more. Located near Leh in Hanle, Ladakh, India, at an altitude of about 4,300 meters, MACE detects Cherenkov … [Read more...] about Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory

Weaponization of trade refers to the strategic use of trade policies, tariffs, sanctions, and economic tools by a country to further its geopolitical or national security goals, rather than just pursuing economic benefits. Read here to learn more. This practice has gained prominence in recent … [Read more...] about Weaponization of Trade

The Chagos Archipelago has a complex and contested history, largely shaped by colonialism, geopolitics, and human rights issues. Located in the Indian Ocean, the archipelago is part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), but it has been the subject of disputes between the UK, Mauritius, and … [Read more...] about Chagos Archipelago: The last British African colony

The Cruise Bharat Mission is a recently launched initiative by the Indian government, aimed at boosting the cruise tourism sector in India. Read here to learn more. The Cruise Bharat Mission is part of India's broader tourism development strategy, aligning with initiatives like "Dekho Apna Desh" … [Read more...] about Cruise Bharat Mission: Boosting Cruise tourism in India

The resurgence of cholera, despite being preventable and treatable, remains a significant global health threat, particularly highlighted by the 4,000 deaths in 2023, as noted by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Read here to learn more. The global cholera burden worsened between … [Read more...] about Cholera: Is the disease resurging?

In India, state control of temples has been a contentious issue, often involving debates over the separation of religion and state, religious freedom, and the rights of religious institutions to manage their affairs. The practice of state control over temples has historical roots and varies across … [Read more...] about State Control of Temples in India: Arguments for and against state control

The Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) scheme, launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, aims to provide financial and technical assistance for conserving and protecting wildlife and their habitats across the country. This … [Read more...] about Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats

The Witness Protection Scheme in India, launched in 2018, is a critical framework designed to ensure the safety and security of witnesses involved in sensitive legal cases, particularly where their testimony might put their lives at risk. The scheme was approved by the Supreme Court of India, which … [Read more...] about Witness Protection Scheme: Why India needs it?

Legacy waste refers to large amounts of untreated or improperly managed waste accumulated over decades in open dumps or landfills in India. These dumps, often found near cities, consist of municipal solid waste (household waste), industrial waste, hazardous materials, and construction debris. Legacy … [Read more...] about Legacy Waste Management in India