Current Affairs Notes

Biomass co-firing is a promising technology to decrease the use of fossil fuels for energy generation and hence mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Ministry of Power launched the National Mission on Use of Biomass in Thermal Power Plants which provides for biomass co-firing in Thermal Power Plants. … [Read more...] about Biomass Co-firing

Urban poverty is complex and multidimensional and it extends beyond the deficiency of income or consumption. Urbanization has added newer problems like urban slums blossoming in congested cities. Is the weight of the world’s enormous poverty problem, historically a predominantly rural concern, … [Read more...] about Urban Poverty

What is the trend in  Indian arms import? Which countries are the main weapons suppliers of India? What is the need for India's increased arms purchases? Read further to know. According to the latest Stockholm International Peace Research Institute research(SIPRI), despite an 11% decline in its … [Read more...] about Indian Arms Import

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