Current Affairs Notes

Occupational safety and health (OSH) is a paramount concern in workplaces worldwide, as the well-being of workers directly impacts productivity, morale, and overall societal health. Read here to learn more. In light of the Silkyara tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand leading to workers being trapped … [Read more...] about Occupational Safety and Health

Maritime piracy, a centuries-old threat, continues to cast its shadow on the modern seas, affecting global trade, maritime security, and the safety of seafarers. Read here to understand the menace of piracy. Recently, an India-bound cargo ship was hijacked in the Red Sea by the Houthi … [Read more...] about Maritime Piracy

Battery waste management is a critical facet of environmental sustainability, gaining increasing importance as technological advancements lead to a surge in battery usage across various sectors. Read here to learn more about battery waste. In the context of India, a country with a rapidly growing … [Read more...] about Battery Waste Management

The Model Prisons Act, of 2023 addresses the lack of provisions for reform, rehabilitation, and integration of prisoners into society, which is a major drawback of the current law. Read here to learn more about the act. In the last few decades, an altogether new perspective has evolved about … [Read more...] about Model Prisons Act, 2023

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology is an innovative approach that involves the bidirectional flow of energy between electric vehicles (EVs) and the electrical grid. Read further to learn all about V2G technology. V2G technology allows electric vehicles to not only consume electricity from the grid … [Read more...] about Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technology

The National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) is a flagship program of the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. It is for promoting poverty reduction through building strong institutions for the poor, particularly women, and enabling these institutions to access a range of financial … [Read more...] about National Rural Livelihood Mission

Responding to the rapidly changing climate, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new Operational framework for building climate resilient health systems. Read here to learn about the importance of making health systems climate-resilient and low-carbon. As global temperatures rise … [Read more...] about Climate Resilient Health Systems

A National Security Strategy is a comprehensive and integrated plan or document that outlines a country's approach to safeguarding its national interests, protecting its sovereignty, and addressing various security challenges. Read here to understand the significance of it for India. After years … [Read more...] about National Security Strategy

What is the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)? What are the other initiatives under NMEEE? A National Action Plan on Climate Change was unveiled in 2008. The plan contained a total of eight missions and one of them was the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency … [Read more...] about National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

India has been steadily emerging as a biomanufacturing hub, particularly in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Several factors contribute to India's growing prominence in biomanufacturing. Read here to learn more. In 2021, the Quad (Australia, India, Japan, and the United States) set … [Read more...] about Biomanufacturing