Current Affairs

It is a deep-water port located in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan province. It is on the Gulf of Oman at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. It is the only Iranian port having direct access to the Indian Ocean. It is … Continue reading →

Origin of Name: The virus is named after the Ebola river (Republic of Congo ) first outbreak in 1976. Cause: Ebola virus Symptoms: Early: Fever, headache, muscle pain, sore throat. Advanced: Vomiting, diarrhea, rash, organ failure, and internal/external bleeding. Incubation … Continue reading →

It was launched in 2025 by the Union Government with the aim of establishing India’s first domestic REPM manufacturing ecosystem with 6,000 MTPA (metric tonnes per annum) integrated capacity. Ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries Duration: 7 years 2 years: facility … Continue reading →

The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) Scheme is a government securities program launched in November 2015 under the Gold Monetisation Scheme, where the RBI issues bonds on behalf of the Government of India as a substitute for physical gold. Objective Reduce … Continue reading →

Measures price changes at the wholesale level. Base year is 2011 – 12 ( proposed base year is 2022 – 23). Primarily includes manufactured products, fuel, and primary articles. (service sector not included). The measurement of the WPI is based … Continue reading →

Current Account Deficit or CAD is the shortfall between the money flowing in on exports, and the money flowing out on imports It is part of the Balance of Payments (BoP). Components of CAD Trade Balance: The difference between exports … Continue reading →

Coal gasification is a process that transforms Coal into a Synthetic gas (Syngas), consisting of a mixture of gases such as Carbon monoxide (CO), Hydrogen (H2), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), and Water vapor (H2O). Syngas can be used to … Continue reading →

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is a mechanism through which the government supports farmers by purchasing their crops at a pre-determined price. This assured price encourages farmers to invest in quality seeds and technology without fear of distress sales. What do you … Continue reading →

It is  a national mission aimed at linking agriculture, nutrition, and public health by converting agricultural innovations into better health outcomes for people in India. Launched by the Union Ministry of Health It is a  joint initiative of the Indian … Continue reading →

The PM SHRI Scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative, launched in 2022, by the Government of India aimed at establishing over 14,500 PM SHRI Schools by enhancing existing schools under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Duration of the scheme … Continue reading →