Archives: Current Affair

Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a Quality of Public Expenditure (QPE) index to evaluate how well the Indian government (Centre and States) spends public money, considering the balance between fiscal discipline and developmental priorities. Key Highlights: Why it Matters? Government funds are taxpayer money, and effective spending directly impacts […]

Why in News? The first-ever Regional Dialogue on Social Justice under the Global Coalition for Social Justice was inaugurated in New Delhi, marking a significant international initiative hosted by India. Key Points: Inauguration of Regional Dialogue: Inaugurated by Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Organized under the […]

Why in News? The United States, under the Donald Trump administration, is moving to virtually disband the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the primary foreign aid arm of the US government. This decision will halt critical healthcare initiatives like the Breaking the Barriers (BTB) tuberculosis elimination program in India, particularly in Karnataka, Telangana, Bihar, […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of segregating waste at source for environmental protection and compliance with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. It directed states in the National Capital Region (NCR) to ensure compliance with these rules and submit progress reports. Key Points: Importance of Segregation at Source: Segregation of waste […]

Why in News? A recent study published in the journal Nature titled “Community estimate of global glacier mass changes from 2000 to 2023” highlights that melting glaciers worldwide have contributed to a 2 cm rise in sea level this century alone. This study was conducted by scientists from the University of Edinburgh and the University […]

Why in News? A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Translational Virology and AIDS Research (ICMR-NITVAR) and Mizoram University has shed light on the success of HIV self-testing (HIVST) in Mizoram. The initiative helped many young people get tested for the first time in the state, which has the highest […]

Why in the news? Microsoft recently announced a major breakthrough in quantum computing—a new way to create qubits (quantum bits) that are more stable and scalable than current methods. The company claims this technology could accelerate the development of practical quantum computers, potentially reducing the timeline from decades to just a few years. However, this […]

Why in News? The Central Government has withheld ₹2,152 crore in funds under the Samagra Shiksha programme for Tamil Nadu’s refusal to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly its insistence on the three-language policy. Tamil Nadu, adhering to its two-language policy, sees the three-language formula as an attempt to impose Hindi. This has […]

Why in news?  The ex CEC S Y Quraishi has recently pointed out the issues & challenges in the appointment of CEC and  how to ensure transparency . Key Issues and Suggestions Pointed Out in the Article: 1. Lack of Transparency and Impartiality in the Appointment Process: The article highlights concerns over the lack of […]

Why in News? The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India recently sought a waiver of diplomatic immunity for the son of a Kenyan diplomat in New Delhi. This request was made to the Kenyan government to allow Indian law enforcement agencies to investigate a case involving the diplomat’s son. The incident has brought the […]