Daily Current Affairs

In News The National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has begun field studies to put in place an early-warning system in the Himalayan States. What are the Early Warning Systems? Early warning system is an adaptive measure for climate change, using integrated communication systems to help communities prepare […]

In News Recently ,The Prime Minister of India  paid floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Sri Kanaka Dasa and Maharshi Valmiki in Bengaluru . About  Kanaka Dasa :He is a very renowned name in the field of kirtans and ugabhoga ( Carnatic music compositions in the Kannada language).  Born as Thimmappa Nayaka on […]

In News The Prime Minister unveiled the 108-feet high bronze statue of Bengaluru founder Nadaprabhu Kempegowda. It is installed at the Kempegowda International Airport. It is “Statue of Prosperity,” and it has been built to commemorate the contribution of Kempegowda. The statue has been designed by renowned sculptor and Padma Bhushan awardee Ram Vanji Sutar. […]

In News  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said ,The money in the National Pension Scheme (NPS) belongs to the people and as per law, can’t go back to state governments. National Pension System (NPS) It is being administered and regulated by Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) set up under PFRDA Act, 2013. It […]

In News Recently, the Minister Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Transport 4 All Challenge Stage-2. About Transport 4 All Challenge It is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. Aim:  To bring together cities, citizens, and startups to develop solutions that improve public transport to better serve the […]

In News The government recently notified E-waste (management) rules 2022 that will come into force from 1 April 2023. Major Highlights of E-waste (management) rules 2022 Application: It will apply to every manufacturer, producer, refurbisher, dismantler and recycler involved in manufacturing, sale, transfer, purchase, refurbishing, dismantling, recycling and processing of e-waste or electrical and electronic […]

In News Recently the International Crops Research Institute for The Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has published a modelling study. More about the news About the study: The study revealed how the right combination of fertilizer, biochar, and irrigation could potentially increase soil carbon by as much as 300 percent and help mitigate climate change.  The modelling […]

In News Recently, the SEBI Committee was constituted for ‘Strengthening governance of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs)’.  More about the news The SEBI Committee has proposed stricter regulations for enhancing the accountability and transparency of MIIs like stock exchanges, depositories and clearing houses. The committee has mooted measures for:  Strengthening the role played by the governing […]

In News Recently, the government has amended Aadhaar regulations. The Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Regulations have been updated to reflect the changes.  What is Aadhaar?  A 12-digit unique identity for every Indian individual, including children and infants Enables identification for every resident Indian. Establishes uniqueness of every individual on the basis of demographic and biometric […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India paid tributes to Maulana Azad on his birth anniversary. Image Courtesy: Culture  Key Points Born: November 11, 1888 Place of Birth: Mecca, Saudi Arabia Association: Indian National Congress Movement: Indian Nationalist Movement Political Ideology: Liberalism; right-winged; Egalitarian Publications: Ghubar-e-Khatir (1942-1946); India Wins Freedom (1978); Passed Away: February […]