Current Affairs Notes

Are you familiar with the  Pradhan Mantri MUDRA yojana? What do you mean by a refinancing agency? Read further to know more. MUDRA is a refinancing Institution. It does not lend directly to micro-entrepreneurs / individuals. Mudra loans under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) can be availed of … [Read more...] about Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana

What is Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?  Who are its members? What are its objectives? What are the major initiatives taken by IORA? Read further to know more. India is a peninsular nation with the Indian Ocean on its three sides. India's geographic location makes the Indian Ocean a key … [Read more...] about IORA: Indian Ocean Rim Association

Energy is defined as the ability to do work. People uses energy to walk, cook, communicate, read, etc. Do you know how this energy is transported in the world around us? Is the terms light and electromagnetic waves referring to the same phenomenon? Read the article to answer these … [Read more...] about Electromagnetic Waves

PM-Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE), a new scheme for the development of the northeast region of India has been announced. The scheme will result in the development of infrastructure, auxiliary industries, social development initiatives, and employment in the region. Read … [Read more...] about PM-Development Initiative for North-East Region (PM-DevINE)

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme is a campaign of the government of India to address the issue of the declining child sex ratio in India. It focuses on multi-sector action and keeps widening the area of impact. Read here to know the details of the scheme. Since 1961, there has been a steady drop in … [Read more...] about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme

Do you know about the recent Sri Lankan economic crisis? What could be the possible reasons that have led to such a situation? Read further to know more. A United Nations Development Programme survey conducted in 2022 and 2023 found that 55.7% of Sri Lanka’s population, or 12.34 million people, are … [Read more...] about Sri Lankan economic crisis

The issue of Maritime Security is being discussed at the global level. What are India's maritime security threats? What are the initiatives taken by the government? Let us discuss this. Given that India has a coastline that is over 7,000 km long, maritime security is a crucial component of … [Read more...] about Maritime Security Challenges: Major Threat to India

The practice of manual scavenging is banned in India, but still prevalent in many parts of the country. Manual scavenging, according to the UN India, is the act of manually cleaning, disposing of, or handling human excreta from sewers, septic tanks, and dry latrines. According to recent … [Read more...] about Manual Scavenging: Why It is Still Prevalent in India?

India has achieved its 10% sugarcane-extracted ethanol blending in petrol target, ahead of schedule. There are several benefits and drawbacks related to ethanol blending. Check the in-depth details below. What is Ethanol Blending? Blending ethanol to a certain extent with petrol that makes it … [Read more...] about Ethanol Blending: What are the Benefits and Drawbacks

In 2021, NITI Aayog launched Shoonya Campaign with the support of Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). It is an effort to assist zero-pollution delivery vehicles by collaborating with customers and businesses. The Shoonya campaign encourages the adoption of electric vehicles, bringing together … [Read more...] about Shoonya Campaign: An Initiative of NITI Aayog