Current Affairs

An electronic voting machine is a device used to electronically record and count votes cast in elections. In India, it is used for state assembly elections, Lok Sabha elections, and Panchayat elections. Facts to know about EVM EVM consists of Ballot … Continue reading →

Carbon credits represent a reduction or removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere. What is a carbon market? Carbon markets are systems where carbon credits are traded. There are two main types of carbon markets: compliance and voluntary. Carbon markets … Continue reading →

TRAI to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revision of tariffs for telecom services, which were earlier vested in the Central Government. What is TRAI? It has been created under the TRAI Act, 1997. Focus on ensuring a level playing field and … Continue reading →

A cold wave is a weather phenomenon characterized by a rapid, significant drop in temperature over a 24-hour period, bringing unusually cold air to a region for several days. What is the criterion? Cold Wave is considered when the minimum temperature … Continue reading →

Inland fisheries in India constitute over 75% of total fish production, with output rising to 147.37 lakh tonnes in 2024–25. What you need to know? India is the second largest fish-producing country with around 8% share in global fish production. Andhra … Continue reading →

Launch vehicles are rockets that help in placing the satellite and space missions to a particular orbit envisioned by the scientist. The type of launch vehicle to be used depends on the orbit to which a particular satellite has to … Continue reading →

Article 3 of the Constitution provides for the formation of new States and the alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing States. The proposal to rename Kerala to Keralam has been initiated by the union government. How can a … Continue reading →

The Convention on Biological Diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development and the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. The core focus is to encourage actions that will lead to a sustainable future. What is biodiversity? Biodiversity is all the different kinds … Continue reading →

Direct Benefit Transfer is the newest mechanism of transferring cash subsidies and benefits to the beneficiaries. It was introduced to address the challenges of physical cash transfer to the beneficiaries. What you need to know? The funds are directly transferred … Continue reading →

Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly referred to as Rajaji, was referred to as the ‘Keeper of his conscience’ by Mahatma Gandhi . Facts to know He participated in agitations against the Rowlett Act, the Non-Cooperation movement, the Vaikom Satyagraha, and the Civil … Continue reading →