Archives: Current Affair

Why in news ? A World Bank-appointed neutral expert has backed New Delhi’s position on the framework to resolve certain disputes between India and Pakistan on Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. Background on Indus Waters Treaty (IWT): Signed in 1960: Ensures equitable distribution of water between India and Pakistan. River Allocation: India: Unrestricted access to […]

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has remarked that it was encouraging to see strong support for the PM Internship Scheme. The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), announced in the Union Budget 2024-2025, is a new initiative aimed at fostering youth participation in governance and public policy. Here are the key facts, objectives, and impacts […]

Undocumented Migrants in the U.S.: Vital Workforce, Low Criminality Large Number of Long-Term Migrants Nearly 80% of the 11 million undocumented migrants in the U.S. have been living there for over a decade. This highlights the long-term presence of many migrants, suggesting that they have become integral to the fabric of U.S. society and economy. […]

What is the status of the Smart Cities Mission? Why did the implementation of smart cities bypass local government and depend on Special Purpose Vehicles? What has happened to the mission in Shimla? Almost a decade has passed since the Indian government announced the concept of “smart cities” as the new lighthouses of urbanisation. The […]

 Why in News? The Supreme Court has recently acknowledged the courage of the women who had defied personal and professional costs to lodge complaints of sexual abuse in the Kerala film industry, but said investigating agencies must also respect the women who wanted to keep quiet. History and Background: The Hema Committee was constituted in […]

Stakeholder Capitalism is an economic system or business model that prioritizes the interests of all stakeholders in a company, rather than just its shareholders. In this model, a company is expected to create long-term value not only for its shareholders but also for other groups that are impacted by its activities. These groups, or “stakeholders,” […]

Minimum Income Support (MIS) refers to a government policy aimed at providing a guaranteed income to individuals or families, particularly from low-income or vulnerable groups, to ensure they have a basic standard of living. Unlike traditional subsidies or price guarantees (like MSP), MIS focuses on securing a minimum level of income for people, regardless of […]

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is holding its Annual Meeting from January 20 to 24 in Davos, Switzerland. Attendees will include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, China’s Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang, and other leaders in business and politics. Who initiated the World Economic Forum (WEF)? German professor Klaus Schwab founded the WEF. He […]

Revised Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) [OMSS(D)] Policy 2024-25 Key Updates: Reserve Price for Rice: Fixed at ₹2,250 per quintal for sale to State Governments, State Corporations, and Community Kitchens. No e-auction participation required. Ethanol Production Support: Reserve price for rice sold to ethanol distilleries also set at ₹2,250 per quintal.  What is Open Market […]

7 Imperatives to Build a Viksit Agri Economy by 2047 1. Leveraging AI in Agriculture: India is exploring AI for weather forecasting, pest control, and crop yield optimization, but adoption remains limited to a small subset of tech-savvy farmers. Global Example: Generative AI in the US and Europe provides precision farming at scale with real-time […]