Current Affairs Notes

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

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