Current Affairs Notes

Critical minerals are essential for the manufacturing of high-tech products, renewable energy technologies, defense equipment, and various other industrial applications. Their importance has grown significantly in the context of the global push towards clean energy and technological innovation. Read … [Read more...] about Critical Minerals

Cross-voting in elections refers to a scenario where members of a political party or coalition vote against their party's directives or candidate preferences. Read here to learn more about it. The Rajya Sabha elections in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka witnessed … [Read more...] about Cross-Voting in Elections

Personal laws in India refer to the legal frameworks that apply to individuals based on their religion or community in matters of marriage, divorce, inheritance, adoption, and maintenance. Read further to understand the aspects of the personal laws in India. India is a diverse country with a rich … [Read more...] about Personal Laws in India

Indigenous green propulsion system has been successfully demonstrated in space on ISRO's PSLV C-58 mission. Read the article for further details. The Indian space sector achieved a major milestone recently with the successful in-orbit demonstration of an indigenous green propulsion system on a … [Read more...] about Green Propulsion System

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) represent a critical technology in the modern energy landscape, pivotal for enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the power grid and facilitating the integration of renewable energy sources. Read here to learn more about BESS. India has set a target to … [Read more...] about Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

GRAPES-3 experiment, conducted in Ooty, India discovered a new feature in the cosmic-ray proton spectrum. Read the article below for further details. In a pioneering finding, the GRAPES-3 experiment conducted in GRAPES-3 observatory Ooty, India has uncovered a surprising new feature in the … [Read more...] about GRAPES-3 Experiment

Demonetisation refers to the act of stripping a currency unit of its status as legal tender, meaning the currency cannot be used to pay for goods and services. Read here to learn more. On November 8, 2016, the government of India announced a sudden and unexpected demonetisation of two of its … [Read more...] about Demonetisation

The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) in India, conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), is a critical source of data that provides insights into the spending patterns of Indian households. Read here to learn more about it. This survey, also known as the Consumer … [Read more...] about Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES)

The government of India has launched 3 new initiatives for the holistic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). Read here to learn about PVTGs, the challenges faced by them, key government initiatives related to PVTGs, etc. Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) are … [Read more...] about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) Project was signed at the G20 Summit in New Delhi. The project holds significant geopolitical and economic implications for India. Read here to learn more. The IMEC project was launched by India, the U.S., UAE, EU, France, Italy, and Germany … [Read more...] about India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)