Current Affairs Notes

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

Dual-use goods and technologies refer to items, software, or technology that can be used for both civilian and military applications. Read here to learn more about them. Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and … [Read more...] about Dual-use Goods and Technologies

Seaweed cultivation in India represents a growing sector with significant potential for economic development, environmental sustainability, and community empowerment. Here's an overview of seaweed cultivation in India, its benefits, challenges, and prospects. Seaweed cultivation is an alternative … [Read more...] about Seaweed Cultivation

A free movement regime refers to a set of policies and agreements that allow the unrestricted movement of people across borders within a specific geographical area. Read here to learn more. The Free Movement Regime (FMR) agreement with Myanmar is under reconsideration to stop border residents … [Read more...] about Free Movement Regime

What are IMF bailouts and how are they provided? What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with such bailouts? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed a $3 billion bailout plan for Sri Lanka's struggling economy last week. This bailout plan will provide financial support to Sri … [Read more...] about IMF Bailouts