Current Affairs Notes

5G technology has been in the news for a long time. Hence, it is important to understand the technicalities, advantages, and disadvantages of the technologies. Read here to know about 5G. The fifth-generation mobile network is popularly known as 5G. 5G is the next level of mobile network that … [Read more...] about 5G in India: Roll Out, Advantages and Challenges

PM Gati Shakti - National Master Plan for Multi-Modal Connectivity is an initiative to ensure seamless connectivity on various levels. Read to know more about it here.  Why PM Gati Shakti is in news? The government of India has launched the ambitious Gati Shakti scheme or National Master Plan … [Read more...] about PM Gati Shakti: Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity

Technical textiles are a fast-growing sector in India. Read to know about the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) launched by the government. Ministry of Textiles cleared 20 strategic research projects worth INR 30 crores in the areas of Specialty fibres and Geotextiles. These strategic … [Read more...] about National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)

The Buddhist tourism Circuit is a trail of the sacred footsteps of Lord Buddha and important places of his life and teachings. Read to know more. In news: The Prime Minister has inaugurated the Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, which will help connect key Buddhist pilgrimage … [Read more...] about Buddhist Tourism Circuit

Smart Cities Mission is an innovative and new initiative by the Government of India. Read here to know all about its objectives and features. The Smart Cities Mission was launched on 25 June 2015 and aims to enhance the quality of life in 100 selected cities by providing efficient services, … [Read more...] about Smart Cities Mission

What is the importance of the James Webb Space Telescope launched by NASA? How is it different from the Hubble space telescope? Know more here. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was launched by rocket early on December 25 2021 from South America’s north-eastern coast, thus opening a new era of … [Read more...] about James Webb Space Telescope

What is the global hunger index? What is its significance from the food security aspect? What are India's conditions according to it? Know more here. Why in news: The Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2021 report has put India in the 101st position out of 116 countries. India has slipped from its … [Read more...] about Global Hunger Index 2021

What are Green crackers? What are the types of green crackers? What are the advantages of the new crackers over traditional crackers? Read to know more. The Supreme Court on September 29, 2021, held that six major fireworks manufacturers had violated orders requiring them not to use prohibited … [Read more...] about Green Crackers: Features, Types, and Advantages

What is the Deep Ocean Mission? What are the features and the significance of the mission? Read all about it here. The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has launched India’s first manned ocean mission “Samudrayaan” in Chennai. This Unique Ocean Mission has catapulted India into the elite club … [Read more...] about Deep Ocean Mission- Samudrayaan

What is the National Hydrogen Mission? What are the objectives of NHM? How is green hydrogen advantageous as a cleaner fuel? Read to know more. On 15 August 2021, the Prime Minister of India announced the launch of the National Hydrogen Mission (NHM) while commemorating 75 years of independence … [Read more...] about National Hydrogen Mission (NHM)