Current Affairs Notes

What do you understand by Extended Reality (XR)? What are the applications of XR? What are the challenges associated with XR? What is the Extended Reality Startup program? Extended Reality (XR) is an umbrella term that encompasses various technologies that merge the physical and digital worlds to … [Read more...] about Extended Reality

What are the key recommendations of the task force on the Future Ready Transmission Technology? What is the need and what are the challenges associated with them? Read further to know more. In September 2021, under the chairmanship of POWERGRID, a task force was established by the Ministry of … [Read more...] about Future Ready Transmission Technology

Ministry of MSMEs launched the MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme to provide a roadmap to global competitiveness for the MSMEs of India. The MSME sector includes enterprises primarily engaged in the production, manufacturing, processing, or preservation of goods and commodities. Read here to learn about … [Read more...] about MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme

What is G20 Bali Declaration? What is the relation between the Ukraine war and the Bali declaration? What is the background to the declaration? Read further to know more. The leaders of the world's most sophisticated economies, known as the G-20, have arrived in Bali's Nusa Dua resort for the … [Read more...] about G20 Bali Declaration

The number of landfill fires in metropolitan cities has increased across India in recent times. This raises questions about landfill management practices in the country. Read here to understand the causes of landfill fires and their management plans. Solid waste management is a major aspect of … [Read more...] about Landfill Fires: Causes, Mitigation and Management

The cotton industry in India is considered the second most developed sector in the Indian textile industry after man-made fibers. India is the world’s largest producer of cotton hence cradling a rich history related to the textile as well. Read here to learn more about the cotton industry in … [Read more...] about Cotton Industry in India

What is India's National Supercomputing Mission? What are the Characteristics of the National Supercomputing Mission? Read further to know more. The government of India has introduced the National Supercomputing Mission to boost the national academic institutions and research and development to … [Read more...] about National Supercomputing Mission

What is the New START Treaty? How is it different from the START treaty? What is the history of START? Which are the various Treaties signed Between USA & Russia? Read further to know more. In February 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of Russia's participation … [Read more...] about New START Treaty

Drug Regulation framework is a necessity in any nation as all medicines carry some risk of harm. It is therefore essential to monitor their effects, both intended and unwanted, to get an evidence-based assessment of risk versus benefit. Read here to know all about drug regulation and the approval … [Read more...] about Drug Regulation in India

Green growth is one of the seven top priorities of the Union Budget 2023-24 for ushering green industrial and economic transition, environmentally friendly agriculture, and sustainable energy in the country. Read here to get a comprehensive understanding of India’s efforts towards green energy … [Read more...] about Green Growth: India’s strategy for Green Economy