27-August-2024-Special-Article

INDIAN RAILWAYS - NUCLEAR POWERED TRAINS Indian Railways (IR) is actively exploring alternative energy sources, including nuclear power, as part of its efforts to shift from fossil fuels and reduce its carbon footprint. IR has already been working on solar and wind power projects, and now it aims to explore nuclear-powered trains to meet its

06-September-2024-Editorial

PEACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AND INSURGENT GROUPS IN TRIPURA The Central Government, in collaboration with the state government of Tripura, recently signed a peace agreement with two major insurgent groups—National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF). This agreement aims to end a 35-year-long insurgency, promote stability, and foster development

06-September-2024-Special-Article

APARAJITA WOMEN AND CHILD (WEST BENGAL CRIMINAL LAWS AMENDMENT) BILL, 2024 The West Bengal Assembly has recently passed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bill aims to tackle the alarming rise in violence against women by introducing stringent punishments for crimes such as rape and sexual harassment. It

09-September-2024-Editorial

MAIZE-BASED ETHANOL AND INDIA'S SHIFT FROM EXPORTER TO IMPORTER India has been pushing to increase ethanol production, particularly from maize (corn), to achieve its fuel blending goals. This drive has led to a significant transformation in India’s maize industry, turning the country from Asia’s top maize exporter to a net importer. This shift has impacted

09-September-2024-Special-Article

INDIA-BRAZIL BILATERAL RELATIONS India and Brazil, two emerging global powers, share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has deepened over the years. Their collaboration spans a wide array of sectors, including defence, space, security, technology, and people-to-people ties. Both countries are significant players in global economic forums and have worked together to address global

09-September-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

SAMAGRA SHIKSHA FUND DELAY: A PUNISHMENT FOR ROLE-MODEL STATES TOPIC: (GS2) INDIAN SOCIETY – SOURCE: THE HINDU The Samagra Shiksha scheme (SSA) is a comprehensive program for school education in India. However, the Centre's decision to withhold funds to Opposition-ruled states has raised concerns. Key Findings: Political Motivation: The Centre's decision to withhold funds is

10-September-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

MPOX OUTBREAK AND VACCINE DELAYS TOPIC: (GS3) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY – SOURCE: INDIAN EXPRESS The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the epicentre of the global mpox outbreak, faced significant challenges in accessing vaccines. Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring mpox a global health emergency, the DRC and other African countries experienced delays in receiving

10-September-2024-Editorial

NATIONAL BLOCKCHAIN FRAMEWORK (NBF) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently introduced the National Blockchain Framework (NBF) to improve digital governance in India using blockchain technology. This initiative is a part of the government's broader digital push, aiming to increase transparency, security, and trust in public services. Alongside the NBF, several important blockchain-related

10-September-2024-Special-Article

INDIA-UAE BILATERAL TALKS India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened their relationship in recent years, marked by a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aimed at enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The latest round of bilateral talks between India’s Prime Minister and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in New Delhi has led to the signing

11-September-2024-Daily-Current-Affairs

‘GROWTH OF CREDIT OUTPACING DEPOSITS CAN TIGHTEN LIQUIDITY’ TOPIC: (GS3) ECONOMY– SOURCE: THE HINDU The Indian banking system is facing a potential liquidity crunch as credit growth outpaces deposit growth. A recent survey conducted by FICCI-IBA highlights the challenges faced by banks in raising lower-cost deposits to maintain their credit growth. Key Findings Credit Growth

11-September-2024-Editorial

INDIA'S CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL PLASTIC POLLUTION A recent study published in Nature has revealed that India is the largest contributor to global plastic pollution, accounting for nearly 20% of the world's total plastic waste. This issue is fueled by factors such as rapid population growth, inadequate waste management, and the prevalence of open burning. The

11-September-2024-Special-Article

WASTEWATER AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR ANTIBIOTIC MANUFACTURING BY WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released "Guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for the manufacturing of antibiotics" to address the rising global threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). AMR poses a significant challenge to public health, making many antibiotics ineffective, and this guidance provides