Current Affairs
PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDY)
Why in the news? The Centre announced 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts to be developed under the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) across 29 states and UTs. PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDY) Type: Centrally Sponsored Scheme Implementation Period: 6 years … Continue reading
Online Gaming in India
Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has released draft rules for online gaming. Online Gaming in India Definition: Online gaming refers to the playing of video games over the internet, often in multiplayer formats, involving … Continue reading
NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
Why in the news? Poland announced plans to join NATO Pipeline System (NPS) with a €4.7 billion investment. NATO Pipeline System (NPS) What is it?: The NATO Pipeline System (NPS) is an integrated fuel distribution and storage network managed collectively … Continue reading
Snow Leopard
Why in news? Snow leopard population in Himachal Pradesh has seen an increase from 51 to 83. Snow Leopard Other Name: Also called ghost of the mountains’ in India’s easternmost tiger reserve. Altitude Range: 3,000 – 5,500 metres Ecosystem: Alpine … Continue reading
Mud Volcano
Why in the news? India’s only mud volcano erupted on the Baratang island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago on October 2 after a gap of two decades Mud Volcano Definition: A geological formation where mud, water, and gases (like … Continue reading
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Dark Star
Why in the news? Astronomers have unearthed evidence that some of the earliest luminous objects in the universe may be “dark stars” by using James Webb Space Telescope. James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Launch: 2021 Launch Vehicle: Ariane-5 rocket (from … Continue reading
Dairying Sector in India
Why in the News? The Union Cooperation Minister Shri. Amit Shah said that India’s dairy sector is the fastest growing in the world. Dairying Sector in India History of Indian Dairy Sector: In India, milk production was unorganised and fragmented … Continue reading
Vietnam
Why in news? The coastal region of Vietnam was hit by Typhoon Bualoi . Vietnam Location: Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia locate in Indochinese Peninsula. Capital: Hanoi Border Countries: China, Laos and Cambodia. Maritime Borders Thailand through the Gulf … Continue reading
Poland
Why in the news? A quarter of a century after it joined NATO and amid rising tension Russia, Poland will finally join the alliance‘s fuel pipeline network. Poland Location: Country in central Europe. Capital: Warsaw Border countries: Lithuania, Russia, Belarus, … Continue reading
Road Accidents in India
Why in the news? As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2023, India recorded 4,64,029 road accidents, leading to 1,73,826 deaths and 4.47 lakh injuries. Road Accidents in India Magnitude of Problem: Around 476 deaths daily highlight the scale … Continue reading