Archives: Current Affair

Source: The Indian Express        Introduction: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken a surprising turn by reevaluating its previous position on regulating over-the-top (OTT) communication services such as WhatsApp, Zoom, and Google Meet. After advising against a specific regulatory framework for these services three years ago, TRAI has released a consultation paper […]

Source: The Indian Express  Introduction The Indian banking sector has experienced a notable turnaround in its non-performing assets (NPA) ratio, reflecting an overall improvement in its financial health. After grappling with the highest NPA ratio among emerging economies just a few years ago, Indian banks have made significant progress in reducing bad loans. Understanding Bad […]

Source: The Hindu       Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has taken a proactive approach in assessing the actions taken by the Union and State governments to address incidents of mob violence and lynchings. Since its July 2018 judgment condemning these acts as mobocracy, the court has directed State governments to provide comprehensive data on […]

Source: The Hindu    Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative AI models have rapidly transformed numerous aspects of our lives, revolutionizing industries and paving the way for a more productive and technologically advanced future. While concerns about job displacement exist, it is crucial to explore the positive effects and opportunities that AI brings to society. This […]

Source: The Hindu   Introduction: The government is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative called “Nari Adalat,” which aims to establish women-only courts at the village level. These courts will serve as an alternative dispute resolution forum, addressing issues such as domestic violence, property rights, and patriarchal norms. The pilot project will commence in 50 villages […]

Source: The Hindu Uncovering Ancient Rainfall Patterns: Linking Volcanic Activity, Carbon Dioxide, And Extreme Precipitation Introduction: Scientists from IIT Kharagpur have made a remarkable discovery regarding the Deccan Traps in India, a volcanic region formed around 66 million years ago. By utilizing the innovative Nanoscale Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (NanoSIMS) technique, researchers analyzed fossil trees […]

Source: The Hindu Navigating Payment Challenges In India’s Increasing Reliance On Russian Oil Imports Introduction: India’s growing dependence on oil imports from Russia has brought forth various challenges in the payment process. Factors such as breach of oil price caps, reduced discounts from Russia, and geopolitical implications of alternative currencies have added complexity to making […]

Source: The Hindu Introduction: The Union government recently released the annual Performance Grading Index (PGI) for the year 2021-22, which evaluates the performance of States and Union Territories in school education. While Chandigarh and Punjab emerged as top performers, there is still significant room for improvement across the board, as no state or UT achieved […]

STRENGTHENING BILATERAL TIES: THE ECONOMIC PROMISE AND REGIONAL COOPERATION BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND INDIA Introduction: The year 2022 marked a significant turning point for the world as Covid-19-related restrictions gradually lifted, leading to a renewed focus on international trade, commerce, and strategic partnerships. Against this backdrop, the Philippines and India have reinvigorated their cooperation after […]

Introduction: The Indian government has recently approved the PM-PRANAM scheme, a significant initiative aimed at encouraging the use of alternative fertilizers and achieving a balanced utilization of chemical fertilizers. This scheme, introduced in the 2023-24 budget, demonstrates the government’s commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and the conservation of natural resources. PM-PRANAM Scheme in Detail: The […]