Current Affairs Notes

The Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Nagaland, and Mizoram. The move aims to monitor the movement of foreigners amid growing security concerns arising out of the influx from neighbouring countries. Read here to learn more about PAR. The Protected Area … [Read more...] about Protected Area Regime: Reimposition in Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland

The Union Cabinet has approved phase III of the e-Courts Mission Mode Project. It aims to maximize ease of justice by moving towards digital online and paperless courts through digitization of all court records. Read here to learn more. The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi … [Read more...] about e-Courts Mission Mode Project

Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) has become a Growing Concern. While the narrowing of the digital gender divide is a sign of progress, as in many countries, a surge in gender-based violence (GBV), particularly tech-facilitated GBV, threatens to overshadow gains. Read here to … [Read more...] about Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV)

The most favoured nation (MFN) principle is a cornerstone of the multilateral trading system conceived after World War II. It seeks to replace the frictions and distortions of power-based (bilateral) policies with the guarantees of a rules-based framework where trading rights do not depend on the … [Read more...] about Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status

The Green Steel Taxonomy, launched by the Union Ministry of Steel, is a groundbreaking initiative to decarbonise India's steel industry and achieve net-zero emission intensity by 2070. This classification framework sets clear standards for evaluating and certifying steel products based on their … [Read more...] about Green steel taxonomy: World’s first launched by India

India’s First Hyperloop Test Track has been unveiled by IIT Madras. Through this India joins countries like the USA, UAE, and Netherlands in developing Hyperloop technology. This initiative could position India as a leader in next-generation transportation systems. Read here to learn more. IIT … [Read more...] about Hyperloop: A High-Speed Transportation System

Green-Gray infrastructure is an innovative approach that combines natural ecosystems with traditional engineering solutions to address environmental and infrastructure challenges. This integrated model enhances resilience against climate impacts while promoting sustainable development. Read here to … [Read more...] about Green-Gray Infrastructure

India’s engagement with West Africa, particularly with Nigeria, has gained momentum in recent years as part of its broader strategy to enhance ties with Africa. This relationship is shaped by historical linkages, economic opportunities, energy security, and a shared commitment to South-South … [Read more...] about West Africa: India’s strategic focus and Relations with Nigeria

What is de-dollarization? What would be its impact? Why is it gaining momentum in today’s geopolitical stage? Read here to learn more. At the 16th BRICS summit in October 2024, BRICS countries discussed increasing the use of local currencies in trade or creating a new BRICS currency, to reduce … [Read more...] about De-dollarization: BRICS nations mull local currencies for trade