Current Affairs
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
Lightning
Why in the news? As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India, lightning was responsible for the highest number of deaths in 2023, accounting for 39.7% of the 6,444 deaths attributed to ‘forces … Continue reading
Cryptocurrency and Stablecoins
Why in the news? Hinting at a possible shift in India’s cryptocurrency policy, the Union Finance Minister said countries would have to “prepare to engage” with stablecoins, whether they welcome the change or not. Cryptocurrency What is it?: A cryptocurrency … Continue reading
SARAL(Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) Tool
Why in the news? The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has introduced the SARAL tool to make scientific research papers easier to understand. SARAL(Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) tool What is it?: SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification … Continue reading
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
Why in the news? The Union cabinet has given approval to the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses What is it?: The mission is launched with an aim to drive pulse production to 350 lakh tonnes … Continue reading
Sir Creek
Why in the news? Sir Creek witnesses aggression by Pakistan forces due to military buildup. Sir Creek Location: Sir Creek is a 96-km long, tidal estuary situated in the marshlands of the Rann of Kutch, between Gujarat (India) and Sindh … Continue reading
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
Why in the news? The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has received applications for incentives in excess of the targets set by the Union Cabinet, said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) Ministry: Minister … Continue reading