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)
Current Affairs Notes
Right to Disconnect
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
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
Paytm Payments Bank Debacle
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 waste management
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
Blue Economy 2.0
Blue Economy 2.0 is a new scheme “for restoration and adaptation measures, coastal aquaculture, and mariculture with an integrated and multi-sectoral approach”. Read further to know the importance and key components of Blue Economy 2.0 for India. India has an expansive 7,500 km coastline … [Read more...] about Blue Economy 2.0
Fair Price Shops: Transformation efforts
Transforming Fair Price Shops (FPS) in India is a crucial aspect of revitalizing the country's public distribution system (PDS), which plays a significant role in ensuring food security for millions of people. Read further to learn more. The PDS is a government-sponsored chain of shops entrusted … [Read more...] about Fair Price Shops: Transformation efforts
Sericulture
What is Sericulture? What are the processes followed in sericulture? Challenges associated with sericulture? Read further to know more. Many nations' domestic economies place a great deal of importance on sericulture. The top two manufacturers of silk worldwide are China and India. Over 60% of … [Read more...] about Sericulture
Ecosystem Restoration
Ecosystem restoration means assisting in the recovery of ecosystems that have been degraded or destroyed, as well as conserving the ecosystems that are still intact. In the lead-up to the sixth UN Environment Assembly, the UN has announced seven new World Restoration Flagships. Read further to know … [Read more...] about Ecosystem Restoration
Creator Economy
The creator economy has grown rapidly all around the world without much fanfare and it has been making a significant contribution to India's economy in general as well. Read here to know more about this. The creator ecosystem is supported by a variety of tools and platforms, such as YouTube, … [Read more...] about Creator Economy
