Current Affairs Notes

The dearness allowance (DA) hike for government employees is often seen in the news. But what does it exactly entail? How is DA calculated? How does it affect the salaries and pensions of government employees? Read here to get a better understanding of it. According to the appropriate pay scale, … [Read more...] about Dearness Allowance: Meaning and Types

The government has set a deadline for pharmaceutical MSMEs to adopt good manufacturing practices. What are good manufacturing practices? Why is it necessary? How does it ensure product quality? Read here to understand. All drugmakers with an annual turnover of over Rs 250 crore will have to … [Read more...] about Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

WHO released a report on ‘Global Tobacco Pandemic Epidemic, 2023: Protect people from tobacco smoke’. The report tracks the progress made by countries in tobacco control since 2008 and, marks 15 years since MPOWER measures were introduced. Read here to learn more about MPOWER and Indian efforts for … [Read more...] about Global Tobacco Epidemic

Decarbonising transport sector refers to the process of reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector. Read here to know more about India’s strategy to tackle decarbonisation of the transport sector. The transportation sector is a … [Read more...] about Decarbonising Transport Sector

Nutraceuticals in India are an important market that is prepped to be a global leader by 2025. New products and nutraceuticals were under the Jan Aushadi Pariyojana. Read here to learn more about the emerging market of nutraceuticals. Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), … [Read more...] about Nutraceuticals in India

A First Information Report (FIR) is heard of by all, but what does it entail? FIR is a crucial document since it initiates the criminal justice system. The police begin their investigation of the crime only when the FIR has been filed at the police station. Read here to know all about FIR … [Read more...] about First Information Report (FIR)

India aims at becoming a Global Hub for Green Ship building by 2030 with the launch of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The history of ship building in India traverses time back to ancient civilizations. Read here to know all about Indian ship building. Green Tug Transition Programme … [Read more...] about Green Ship Building in India

The Skill India Mission has completed 8 years since it was launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. India has a large population of youth which enhances its potential to have a skillful workforce. Read here to understand how the Skill India Mission helps tap the … [Read more...] about Skill India Mission

In 1958, 65 years ago, the first Geological Survey of India expedition to the Siachen glacier had taken place. The glacier has enormous importance- strategically and ecologically for India. Read here to learn the history of the infamous Siachen glacier. In June 1958, exactly 65 years ago, V. K. … [Read more...] about Siachen Glacier

SAGAR SAMPARK DGNSS (Differential Global Navigation Satellite System) was inaugurated recently. It is an indigenous digital initiative in the maritime sector. Read here to learn more about the system and the significance of the initiative. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways is … [Read more...] about Sagar Sampark DGNSS