Current Affairs Notes

The Hindu Succession Act, of 1956 is a key piece of legislation in India that governs inheritance and succession among Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists. Over the years the act has seen various changes through Supreme Court judgements and amendments. Read here to learn more. Introduced to … [Read more...] about Hindu Succession Act, 1956: Is it gender equal?

Madrasa education in India is a traditional Islamic educational institution that focuses on teaching Islamic theology, jurisprudence, language (particularly Arabic), and sometimes other subjects. The word "madrasa" means "school" in Arabic, but it is often associated with religious education. Read … [Read more...] about Madrasa Education System in India

The restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been a significant political topic in India since the region's reorganization in August 2019. Read here to learn more. The reorganization of the Jammu and Kashmir region redefined the former state into two Union Territories-Jammu … [Read more...] about Restoration of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir

Indian Scientists are tracking a very narrow band of intense electric current in the earth’s ionosphere called Equatorial ElectroJet to understand equatorial ionospheric processes important for GNSS-based navigation. Read here to learn more. Scientists are tracking a very narrow band of intense … [Read more...] about Equatorial Electrojet (EEJ): What is Magnetic Equator and Geographic Equator?

The COP 16 of CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) concluded on Nov 2, 2024, but not before countries agreed on an expanded role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in saving biodiversity and a groundbreaking agreement on the operationalization of a new global mechanism to share benefits … [Read more...] about COP 16 of CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity)

What is sea foam? Is it harmful? What is the toxic foam that forms in the Yamuna River? Most sea foam is not harmful to humans and is often an indication of a productive ocean ecosystem. But when large harmful algal blooms decay near shore, there is potential for impacts to human health and the … [Read more...] about Sea foam: What causes toxic foam in Yamuna?

The Greenhouse Gas Bulletin is an annual publication by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), first released in 2004. It reports on atmospheric concentrations of long-lived greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O). Read here to learn more. For … [Read more...] about Greenhouse Gas Bulletin by World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

Unpaid work, such as household labour, caregiving, and volunteer work, has substantial economic value but is often overlooked in formal economic calculations. In India, where women primarily do unpaid work, the economic value is significant yet under-recognized in GDP statistics. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about The Economic value of Unpaid Work

Election expenditure in India has been a significant focus due to its implications on campaign finance, transparency, and electoral fairness. Read here to learn more. In India, the Election Commission of India (ECI) regulates the amount candidates and parties can spend to prevent excessive … [Read more...] about Election expenditure in India