Current Affairs

Current Account Deficit (CAD)

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

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Coal Gasification

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

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Minimum Support Price (MSP)

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

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Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation (SEHAT) Mission

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

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Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme

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

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Consumer Price Index (CPI)

CPI measures changes in prices of goods and services that households acquire for the purpose of consumption. Facts you need to know ( Please learn thoroughly these for 2026 CSE Prelims) It is used  as a tool by governments and … Continue reading

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Kuno National Park

It is a national park in Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. Major rivers in the region are the Kuno River, which is a tributary of the Chambal River. The region has tropical dry deciduous forests, savannah … Continue reading

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Liberalised Remittance Scheme

The Liberalised Remittance Scheme by the RBI allows resident Indians to remit up to USD 250,000 annually abroad for education, travel, healthcare, gifts, and investments. It is a foreign exchange policy initiative introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 2004, … Continue reading

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Foreign Exchange Reserves (Forex Reserves)

Forex reserves are assets held on reserve by a central bank (RBI) in foreign currencies like dollar, which can include bonds, treasury bills and other government securities. Need To Know They are an important component of the Balance of Payment … Continue reading

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Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)

A Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) is a type of nuclear reactor that uses fast (high-energy) neutrons to sustain the fission chain reaction and, at the same time, “breeds” more fissile fuel than it consumes, thereby enhancing the efficiency of nuclear … Continue reading

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