Current Affairs
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
DAC was established to streamline the procurement of defence weapons based on recommendations made by the Group of Ministers on Reforming the National Security System in February 2001. Composition It will be chaired by the Defence Minister. The CDS and … Continue reading
G7 Grouping
The G7 (Group of Seven) is an informal forum of the world’s most advanced economies — France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Japan, the US, and Canada. Key Features Informal grouping: No formal treaty, no permanent secretariat or bureaucracy. Rotating Presidency: … Continue reading
BRICS Grouping
In 2001, the British Economist Jim O’Neill coined the term BRIC to describe the four emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China and it was founded in 2009 and South Africa joins in 2010 then it become BRICS. Other … Continue reading
Antimicrobial Resistance
The resistance developed by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites against the medicines used to control their growth i.e. Antibiotics. Why do we need to be concerned? It is a major global public health threat because antibiotics are the … Continue reading
Inflation
Inflation occurs when there is a broad increase in the prices of goods and services. It reduces the purchasing power of money as seen in Iran. How is it measured? The Wholesale Price Index (WPI) and the Consumer Price Index … Continue reading
Kaveri River
Origin: Talakaveri on the Brahmagiri range, Kodagu (Coorg) district of Karnataka. Other Name: The Cauvery River (Kaveri) is designated as the ‘Dakshin Bharat ki Ganga’ or ‘the Ganga of the South’. Basin States: Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Union … Continue reading
Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and UNFCCC
NDCs are climate action plans submitted by countries under the Paris Agreement (2015) of UNFCCC, outlining their targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adapting to climate impacts, and it is not legally binding targets. India’s NDCs First NDC … Continue reading
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India mandates companies to allocate 2% of their average net profits from the preceding three years toward social, environmental, and economic development activities, and it is governed under the Companies Act, 2013 Applicability: Applies to … Continue reading
Marine Heatwaves
Periods of extreme, sustained ocean warming are defined as sea surface temperatures (SSTs) that are significantly above the normal seasonal temperature range for a prolonged period. Causes: Climate Change: Rising global temperatures lead to more frequent and intense MHWs. Ocean … Continue reading
Biopharma SHAKTI
A budget 2026-27 scheme focusing on transforming India into a biomanufacturing hub. The initiative, with a ₹10,000 crore, five-year outlay, focuses on making India a global innovator. Biopharma involves the production, manufacturing, or extraction of therapies through biological organisms, such … Continue reading