Archives: Current Affair

Why in News ?  The World leaders recently adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. The Pact covers a broad range of issues including peace and security, sustainable development, climate change, digital cooperation, human rights, gender, youth and future generations, and the transformation of […]

Why in News ? The 60 years of French-India space cooperation to the Gaganyaan and the TRISHNA mission was recently in news. TRISHNA (Thermal Infrared Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural resource Assessment) is a collaborative satellite mission between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the French Space Agency (CNES). The TRISHNA mission is currently […]

Why in News? Unemployment rate for persons aged 15 years and above has remained unchanged at 3.2 per cent in July 2023 to June 2024, according to the labour force survey annual report released recently. Key points of the report: The report stated that while the UR for male has shown a marginal decline from […]

Why in News ? India and Brazil have recently decided to collaborate on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). About Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are biofuels designed to reduce the environmental impact of aviation by offering a low-carbon alternative to conventional fossil-based jet fuels. What are Sustainable Aviation Fuels […]

Why in News ?India has signed two more agreements under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), focusing on clean energy, anti-corruption, and trade transparency, during prime minister Narendra Modi’s three-day US visit for the Quad summit 2024. These agreements, aimed at creating a “clean” and a “fair economy”, are expected to enhance India’s sustainability efforts and […]

Why in News ? A Bengaluru-based space-sector start-up has recently  unveiled an ultra low earth orbit satellite with the capability to operate at an altitude of 200 km with the help of propulsion systems developed in-house. The Project 200, the satellite developed by Bellatrix Aerospace, was unveiled by Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre […]

 Why in News ? The term has been frequently used in news papers. Urban farming is the practice of cultivating plants and raising animals within urban areas. It’s a sustainable approach to food production that can provide fresh, local produce, reduce food miles, and create green spaces in cities. In India, urban farming has gained […]

Agriculture 4.0 incorporates the evolution of precision farming and refers to all actions that are carried out in agriculture based on a, precise and accurate analysis of data and information collected and transmitted through advanced tools and technology. This refers to the tools and strategies that enable the synergistic use of a range of digital 4.0 technologies, in turn allowing the automatic collection, integration and […]

Why in News ?  These terms have been in used in recent case laws. In the Indian Constitution, the vertical approach and horizontal approach refer to the application and enforcement of fundamental rights and distribution of powers. These approaches are particularly significant in the context of federalism and the balance between individual freedoms and state […]

Block1-History (75 marks) 1.Underline the changes in the field of society and economy from the Rig Vedic to the later Vedic period. – 10m,150w The Rig Vedic period is generally estimated to have occurred between 1500 BCE and 1000 BCE. The later Vedic period is believed to have spanned from around 1000 BCE to 600 […]