NEXT IAS Current Affairs Team - Current Affairs

India has reached a significant milestone as the country’s total renewable energy capacity crosses the 200 GW (gigawatt) mark in 2024.

Coastal Flooding Due to Rise in Sea Levels

Global warming is raising sea levels and making flooding more common in some areas.

National Electricity Plan (Transmission)

The National Electricity Plan (Transmission), launched by the Union Cabinet.

Launch of Three AI Centres of Excellence to Propel Innovation

The Central government announced the setting up of three centers of excellence (CoE) in artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities.

CCPA Issues Guidelines for Regulation of Greenwashing and Misleading Claims

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken steps to regulate misleading environmental claims by issuing the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024.

Food Access to All

The World Food Day 2024 (October 16) theme is ‘Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future,’ highlighting the need for equitable access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all.

Ensuring Social Safety Net for the Gig Worker

Recently, the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment sought to draft a national law to incorporate gig workers into social security schemes, offering benefits such as health insurance and retirement savings.