Current Affairs
Aravalli Mountain
Theme for Today In today’s discussion on the Aravalli, we are primarily focusing on its physical features. Formation The Aravalli formation, just like most mountain formation is explained based on plate tectonics collision in the Earth’s crust, much before the … Continue reading
Copper
Application: Copper is essential for electrification, construction, transportation, water purification, and healthcare due to its superior conductivity, durability, and antimicrobial properties. It’s also critical for the green energy transition. Distribution: This can be asked as a match with the following … Continue reading
Priority Sector lending (PSL)
What is it?: PSL is an RBI-mandated requirement for banks to allocate a set portion of their loans to key priority sectors that face credit shortages but are crucial for inclusive economic growth. Applicability Scheduled commercial banks (both Public and … Continue reading
Governors’ Address
What is it?: The Governor’s Address is a statement of policy of the Government and, as such, is drafted by the Government Constitutional Provisions: The Constitution gives the President (Article 87) and the Governor (Article 176) the power to address … Continue reading
Population Drops
Context China’s population fell for the fourth year in a row in 2025 after the country’s birth rate dropped to its lowest point, according to figures released by the national statistics office Impact of the Population Drop on a Country … Continue reading
Environmental Protection Fund
Context Centre notifies Rules for use of funds collected through penalties under environmental laws Environmental Protection Fund Constituted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, to strengthen environmental remediation and restoration. The fund was created out of the amount of penalties … Continue reading
Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) and Carbon Credits Trading Scheme (CCTS)
Context Centre notifies second round of targets to curb emissions from carbon-heavy sectors Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) GEI is the amount of greenhouse gases released to produce one unit of a product, such as a tonne of cement or … Continue reading
Press Council of India (PCI)
Prelims Perspective: What is the Press Council of India, its composition and powers. What needs to be known? Press Council of India (PCI) What is it?: PCI is a statutory (Indian Press Council Act, 1965), quasi-judicial body established to preserve … Continue reading
Project Dolphin & Irrawaddy Dolphin
Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? What is Project Dolphin- Key species involved Status/sanctuaries and important facts Irrawaddy Dolphin — distribution & conservation status What needs to be known? Project Dolphin What is it?: It is a flagship conservation … Continue reading
Inter-State Water Disputes (ISWD)
Prelims Perspective: What needs to be learned? Constitutional provisions related to water disputes Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956 – key features Major Inter-State River Water Disputes in India What needs to be known? Constitutional Provisions Article 262:Parliament may provide for … Continue reading