Current Affairs Notes

The concept of green elections in India refers to initiatives and practices aimed at reducing the environmental impact of election campaigns and processes. The environmental footprint of elections is often overlooked. Read here to learn more. With India being the world's largest democracy, its … [Read more...] about Green Elections: Why does India need it?

Most black carbon emissions in India arise from burning biomass, such as cow dung or straw, in traditional cookstoves. At the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow in November 2021, India pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the race to carbon neutrality. … [Read more...] about Black carbon emissions: Why India needs to curb it?

Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) in India are crucial in overseeing and regulating various sectors, especially in the financial services industry. Read here to learn more about them. The self-regulatory organisations set and enforce rules and standards for their industry or profession, to … [Read more...] about Self-Regulatory Organisations: What is RBI’s Omnibus Framework?

Electoral bonds vs Electoral Trusts- How are they different? What are their key features? Electoral bonds and electoral trusts represent two mechanisms in India designed to provide a level of transparency and regulation to the financing of political parties and electoral activities. Read here to … [Read more...] about Electoral Bonds vs Electoral Trusts: How are they different?

The Gaza humanitarian crisis is a direct consequence of the prolonged conflict, blockade, and political divisions in the region. Why are several U.N. organisations alerting us to the dire starvation and food crisis in the beleaguered Palestinian enclave? What is the economic situation in Gaza? Read … [Read more...] about Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Cocoa cultivation in India is an intriguing chapter in the country's agricultural landscape, offering a blend of challenges and opportunities. Read here to learn more. Although India is not among the world's largest producers of cocoa, the cultivation of this crop has been steadily growing, … [Read more...] about Cocoa Cultivation in India

3.5 people for every 1,000 engaged in forced labour according to a recent ILO study. The illegal profits from forced labour have increased by 37% in the last 10 years despite numerous regulations in place. Read here to learn more. A study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) “Profits … [Read more...] about Forced Labour: ILO study points at 37% increase in illegal profits

The IceCube Neutrino Observatory is an extraordinary and groundbreaking facility designed to detect neutrinos, those nearly massless and weakly interacting particles that traverse the universe. Read here to learn more about the observatory and neutrinos. Situated at the South Pole, it uniquely … [Read more...] about IceCube Neutrino Observatory

The International Seabed Authority (ISA): Governing the Seabed Beyond National Jurisdiction The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an autonomous international organization established in 1994 under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Its primary mandate is to … [Read more...] about International Seabed Authority (ISA)

Women’s Urban Employment Guarantee Act (WUEGA): Bridging the Urban Employment Gender Gap In recent years, India has made significant attempts to promote gender equality and empower women across various spheres. However, the challenge of ensuring equitable employment opportunities for women, … [Read more...] about WUEGA (Women’s Urban Employment Guarantee Act)