Current Affairs Notes

The US-led Mineral Security Partnership (MSP), a grouping of 14 nations, has welcomed India into its ranks. The MSP intends to spur public and private investment in the world's most important mineral supply chains. Read here to know more about the grouping. India has joined the US-led critical … [Read more...] about Mineral Security Partnership and India

Recently, India became the 27th country to sign the Artemis Accords. The Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations, including those participating in NASA’s Artemis program. Read here to learn more about the accords and their … [Read more...] about Artemis Accords

World sickle cell awareness day is observed on June 19 every year. The Indian government is set to launch the sickle cell anemia elimination mission. Sickle cell disease is a genetic condition affecting the red blood cells. Read here to learn more about the disease and its mission. Every year on … [Read more...] about Sickle Cell Disease

Every year the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announces the National Sports Awards of India. The sports fraternity’s contribution to sports is awarded by the Indian government through various national sports awards. Read here to know all about them. The Indian government recognizes the … [Read more...] about National Sports Awards of India

What has been done to address the issue of Child Trafficking in India? The United Nations World Day Against Child Labour 2023 emphasizes how social injustices, such as poverty and lack of education, create precarious conditions for children. Read here to know more about this societal menace. The … [Read more...] about Child trafficking in India

The handloom sector of India is one of the biggest unorganized economic activities. The handloom industry in India has a long tradition of outstanding artisanship that represents and preserves vibrant Indian culture. Read here to know more about the sector. India’s handloom artists are globally … [Read more...] about Handloom Sector in India

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?