Current Affairs Notes

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) represent a critical technology in the modern energy landscape, pivotal for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the power grid and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. Read here to learn more about BESS. India has set a target to … [Read more...] about Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

GRAPES-3 experiment, conducted in Ooty, India discovered a new feature in the cosmic-ray proton spectrum. Read the article below for further details. In a pioneering finding, the GRAPES-3 experiment conducted in GRAPES-3 observatory Ooty, India has uncovered a surprising new feature in the … [Read more...] about GRAPES-3 Experiment

Demonetisation refers to the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tender, meaning the currency cannot be used to pay for goods and services. Read here to learn more. On November 8, 2016, the government of India announced a sudden and unexpected demonetisation of two of its … [Read more...] about Demonetisation

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) in India, conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), is a critical source of data that provides insights into the spending patterns of Indian households. Read here to learn more about it. This survey, also known as the Consumer … [Read more...] about Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES)

The government of India has launched 3 new initiatives for the holistic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Read here to learn about PVTGs, the challenges faced by them, key government initiatives related to PVTGs, etc. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are … [Read more...] about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Project was signed at the G20 Summit in New Delhi. The project holds significant geopolitical and economic implications for India. Read here to learn more. The IMEC project was launched by India, the U.S., UAE, EU, France, Italy, and Germany … [Read more...] about India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

The concept of the "Right to Disconnect" refers to policies or legislation that allows employees to refrain from engaging in work-related electronic communications, such as emails or messages, outside of their standard working hours. Read here to learn more about it. The Right to disconnect … [Read more...] about Right to Disconnect

Cervical Cancer in India is a growing public health concern that needs to be addressed. Let's understand the details of this disease burden and preventive measures. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in India, affecting nearly 1.25 lakh women each year. With around … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer

Why did RBI penalize the Paytm Payments Bank Ltd? How is it going to affect the services of the fintech company? Is it related to money laundering? Read here to learn all about the debacle. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) dealt a serious blow to Paytm, a fintech services provider, by prohibiting … [Read more...] about Paytm Payments Bank Debacle

Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste management in India has emerged as a significant environmental and urban management challenge. Read here to learn more. Rapid urbanization, booming construction activities, and the subsequent demolition processes contribute extensively to the generation … [Read more...] about Construction and Demolition waste management