Current Affairs Notes

A living will, also known as an advance directive, is a legal document that outlines a person's wishes regarding medical treatment in situations where they are no longer able to communicate or make decisions due to a severe illness or incapacitation. Read here to learn more. The ‘living will’ is … [Read more...] about Living Wills: Why is the execution lagging in India?

Tornadoes are one of the most powerful and dynamic weather phenomena on Earth. How are they different from cyclones? Read here to learn more. Tornadoes are known for their potential to cause significant destruction in a very short amount of time, including damage to structures, landscapes, and in … [Read more...] about Tornado: How is it different from Cyclone?

The term "artificial sun" often refers to nuclear fusion research devices that aim to replicate the sun's energy production process. Read here to learn more about it. The sun generates energy through nuclear fusion, where hydrogen nuclei merge under extreme pressure and temperature conditions to … [Read more...] about Artificial Sun: Can it harness unlimited clean energy?

Mission, vision, functions, composition, and other details of the National Medical Commission are provided below. The Indian healthcare system has undergone a significant transformation with the establishment of the National Medical Commission (NMC). It is a regulatory body. This change aims … [Read more...] about National Medical Commission (NMC)

The spices sector in India is a significant component of its agricultural industry, playing a pivotal role both historically and in the contemporary global market. Read here to learn more about it. India is not only the largest producer but also the largest consumer and exporter of spices in the … [Read more...] about Spices Sector in India

The swell waves, without providing any signs in the local winds, at times cause severe flooding events along the east and west coasts of India. The phenomenon often causes destruction along the coast, with fishermen losing fishing gear and vessels due to sudden coastal flooding. Read here to learn … [Read more...] about Swell Waves: What is Kallakadal?

In India, the states borrowing power is governed by the Constitution, under Articles 292 and 293, and further detailed in various legal and regulatory frameworks. Read further to learn more. The fiscal autonomy of states in India refers to the degree of independence state governments have in … [Read more...] about States Borrowing Power

Katchatheevu Island is a small, uninhabited island located in the Palk Strait, between the southeastern coast of India and the northwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Read here to learn more about the history and disputes related to the Island. Katchatheevu means 'barren island' in Tamil. Though barren … [Read more...] about Katchatheevu Island: What is the dispute about?

Key findings of the State of Global Climate Report 2023 which was released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) recently are provided below. The recently released State of the Global Climate 2023 report, published by the World Meteorological Organisation paints a concerning picture of our … [Read more...] about State of Global Climate Report 2023

How far will AI in elections influence the outcome of the process? The potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to disrupt democracies, especially in the context of elections, is a multifaceted issue that warrants scrutiny. Read here to learn more. 2024 will be the first election year to feature … [Read more...] about AI in Elections