Current Affairs Notes

The Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) is a significant and expansive mountain range that spans eight Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan. Read further to learn more about the HKH. Scientists recently declared the Hindu Kush Himalaya region a … [Read more...] about Hindu Kush Himalaya

Fiscal federalism in India represents the financial relations between units of government in the Indian federal system. The Constitution of India establishes a dual polity consisting of the Union at the center and the states at the periphery, each endowed with sovereign powers to be exercised in the … [Read more...] about Fiscal Federalism in India

An atmospheric river is a long, narrow band of highly concentrated water vapor in the atmosphere. These rivers in the sky are responsible for transporting large amounts of moisture over long distances. When atmospheric rivers make landfall, they can bring heavy rainfall and contribute to significant … [Read more...] about Atmospheric River

The interim budget 2024 has been presented by the finance minister. It lays out the government's spending plans for the first half of the upcoming fiscal year. This article delves into the key highlights of the interim budget 2024. FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget 2024 in the … [Read more...] about Interim Budget 2024-25: Key Highlights

Rhinoceros once roamed many places throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa and were known to early Europeans who depicted them in cave paintings. But now, very few rhinos survive outside national parks and reserves due to persistent poaching and habitat loss over many decades. Read here to learn more … [Read more...] about Rhinoceros: Global Conservation efforts

India has several environmental regulatory bodies responsible for formulating and implementing policies, regulations, and guidelines to ensure environmental protection and sustainable development. These bodies play a crucial role in monitoring and managing environmental issues nationwide. Read to … [Read more...] about Environmental Regulatory Bodies in India

ECOWAS has played a significant role in fostering peace, stability, and development in the West African region. Here's a comprehensive overview of ECOWAS. Recently, the military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc Economic … [Read more...] about ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States)

Gallantry Awards in India are prestigious honors bestowed upon personnel of the Indian armed forces and occasionally civilians, recognizing their bravery, valor, and sacrifice. Read here to learn more. These awards are given for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage, and extreme … [Read more...] about Gallantry Awards

What are special courts in India? What are its categories? What is the importance of such courts? What are the challenges related to them? Read further to know more. Special Courts in India are judicial bodies set up to expedite the legal process for specific types of cases, often involving … [Read more...] about Special Courts in India

What are the Institutions of Eminence Scheme? What are the objectives and benefits of the scheme? The University Grants Commission (UGC), which is responsible for maintaining the standards of higher education in India, has identified and nominated a total of 20 institutions that are deemed to be … [Read more...] about Institutions of Eminence Scheme