Current Affairs

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 →

Green ammonia is synonymous with ecofriendly  Ammonia, while Grey Ammonia is synonymous with carbon-releasing production methodology. It is through the Haber Process that Ammonia is produced. How is Green Ammonia helpful? Will help in decarbonizing India’s fertilizer sector. The present … Continue reading →

A vortex ring is a circular-shaped ring of spinning gases that move together as a unit. What you need to know about VORTEX? Volcanoes produce massive, visible vortex rings formed by the condensation of steam. The ring is formed because … Continue reading →

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 →

BharatNet Programme is the world’s largest rural broadband project to provide uninterrupted broadband connectivity. The scheme under Ministry of Communications, seeks to empower rural India, fostering inclusive growth and bridging the gap between urban and rural communities. What you need to know? … Continue reading →

Ionising radiation refers to radiation that has enough energy to break an electron away from an atom, a process called ionisation. Ionizing radiation is high-energy electromagnetic waves (gamma, X-rays) or particles (alpha, beta, neutrons) emitted by unstable atoms. What are the features? … Continue reading →

The International Energy Agency is an energy forum comprised of 29 industrialized countries under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). What do you need to know? The IEA was established in 1974, in the wake of the 1973-1974 oil … Continue reading →

Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by private and public corporations. Unlike the company’s equity stock, which gives stockholders ownership interest in the issuing company,the corporate bondholder has no such rights. What needs to be known? Companies issue corporate bonds … Continue reading →

The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization focuses on addressing the challenges associated with organ donation and making the process more transparent. What do you need to know? Under the control of the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of … Continue reading →