Current Affairs Notes

e-RUPI, a digital payment instrument was launched in India in 2021. Recently the RBI has expanded the scope and reach of e-RUPI vouchers. It was one of the important initiatives by the government for fintech growth in India. Read here to learn more about e-RUPI. The Indian government has … [Read more...] about e-RUPI: Digital Payment Instrument

The Indian Power Sector has evolved into a thriving and profitable industry. Given that India will expand by more than 7% over the next few years, the power demand will rise by around 10%. Power is one of the most important infrastructural elements, essential to national well-being and economic … [Read more...] about Indian Power Sector

Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research (MAHIR) was launched recently to leverage Emerging Technologies in Power Sector. It is a joint effort by the Ministry of Power and New and Renewable Energy. Read here to learn more. In the last nine years, the Indian Power Sector has transformed into a … [Read more...] about MAHIR: Mission on Advanced and High-Impact Research

E-cigarettes are easily available online and at tobacco shops despite a ban. The health ministry is aiming for stronger execution of the Act which forbids the manufacturing, sale, and marketing of electronic cigarettes. Why are e-cigarettes or vaping considered unsafe? Read here to know more. The … [Read more...] about E-Cigarettes: Is its safety a myth?

What are rare diseases? What are the provisions for its treatment? Are there any policies in place for rare diseases? Even though there is no single widely accepted definition for rare diseases, there are indicators accepted globally. Read here to learn more about them. Recently, Delhi high court … [Read more...] about Rare Diseases: Policy and Management

Farmers in many States of rice production are switching to the direct-seeding of rice (DSR) method due to the rains being delayed and the difficulty in finding labor. The method has seen both success and failure around the country. Read here to learn more about DSR. The majority of the rice grown … [Read more...] about Direct Seeding of Rice

The toy industry in India has ended decades of import dominance by becoming a net exporter of toys during 2020-21 and 2021-22. Toys have been recognized as one of the champion sectors with significant export potential. The Indian toy industry is among the fastest-growing globally. Read here to know … [Read more...] about Toy Industry of India

Tribal health in India is still an area of concern after more than seven decades of independence. They are the most neglected population when it comes to healthcare. There have been committees set up and reports published on the matter but more attention and action are still needed. Read here to … [Read more...] about Tribal Health in India

Menstrual health and hygiene are crucial aspects of public health and despite many initiatives by governments and NGOs, prominent gaps remain unaddressed in rural as well as urban spaces. Read here to learn more about the conditions of menstrual health in India. The equality, rights, and dignity … [Read more...] about Menstrual Health and Hygiene

Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit is a scheme to connect seven religious places on the Brahmaputra. The idea is aimed at promoting riverine tourism along the river Brahmaputra. Read here to know more about the sites selected for the scheme. The central government and Assam signed a … [Read more...] about Riverine Based Religious Tourism Circuit