Archives: Current Affair

The RBI’s report, State Finances: A Study of Budgets of 2024-25, raises key concerns and recommendations about the fiscal management practices of Indian states. 1. Rise in Expenditure on Subsidies Concern: The report flags the increasing expenditure on subsidies such as: Farm loan waivers. Free or subsidized electricity, transport, and gas cylinders. Cash transfers to […]

The situation in Myanmar, particularly after the 2021 military coup, has been marked by significant political upheaval, armed conflicts, and the resurgence of various rebel groups. The developments surrounding Myanmar’s ethnic armed groups and their increased autonomy aspirations have created a complex and volatile situation that continues to unfold. Below is a more detailed explanation […]

Why in News?  The Waste to Worth: Managing India’s Urban Water Crisis through Wastewater Reuse report, released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), explores how treated wastewater can be reused to mitigate water scarcity in urban areas. 72% of wastewater remaining untreated, which exacerbates the […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized GLP-1 receptor agonists as an effective class of drugs for managing obesity. These drugs mimic the action of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone, which helps regulate both appetite and blood sugar levels. Here’s a detailed overview of these drugs and others that are approved for weight management: […]

Rashtriya Tansen Samman 2023: The Rashtriya Tansen Samman is one of India’s most prestigious awards in the field of classical music. It was instituted in 1980 by the Madhya Pradesh Government to honor exceptional contributions to Indian classical music, especially in the fields of vocal and instrumental music. The award is presented during the Tansen […]

Why in News? The Supreme Court of India has recently directed the Union government to make a comprehensive policy for managing sacred groves across the country. About Sacred groves: They are small patches of forests or natural vegetation that are protected by local communities due to religious or cultural beliefs. These areas are considered sacred […]

Noted Kannada literary critic and linguist Dr K V Narayana has been selected for the prestigious Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award-2024. Recipients: Narayana: Awarded for his Kannada work, Nudigala Alivu. Gagan Gill: Recognized for her Hindi poetry book Main Jab Tak Aai Bahar. Easterine Kire: Honored for her English novel Spirit Nights. Mukesh Thali: Awarded for […]

HLVM3 refers to Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle Mark-3, also known as the GSLV Mk-III (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III), which is India’s heaviest and most powerful rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to carry heavy payloads into geostationary and low Earth orbits. Key Features of HLVM3 (GSLV Mk-III): Payload Capacity: […]

An agri-carbon market refers to a marketplace or system where carbon credits are generated, traded, and sold based on the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices that reduce or sequester greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It integrates agriculture into the broader framework of carbon markets, enabling farmers and agricultural entities to contribute to climate change mitigation while […]

Hush Money: Hush money refers to payments made to individuals in exchange for their silence about specific events, actions, or information, typically to avoid scandal, embarrassment, or legal repercussions. Such payments are often used to settle allegations discreetly, keeping potentially damaging information out of public view. Why It Was in the News: Hush money gained […]