Agricultural Subsidy Schemes in India

The landscape of agricultural subsidies in India has undergone changes in recent years. As of 2025, the need for periodic review of subsidy schemes is paramount to ensure alignment with social equity and economic growth. The Public Distribution System (PDS) ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

ICEGATE and Trade Data Challenges

Recent developments in India’s trade data management have brought into light changes in the way import and export statistics are compiled. The shift from the SEZ Online System to ICEGATE (Indian Customs Electronic Gateway) has raised concerns about data accuracy, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Wooden Satellite LingoSat

The launch of LingoSat marks milestone in space exploration. This unique wooden satellite is the first of its kind to be sent into Earth’s orbit. It was delivered by the International Space Station, diverging from traditional rocket launches. Built as ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Can Trump Rename Gulf of Mexico?

In early January 2025, US President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America”. This statement emerged amidst escalating tensions with neighbouring countries, particularly Mexico. Trump’s remarks were part of a broader critique ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Goa Launches Bima Sakhi Yojana for Women

The Bima Sakhi Yojana was recently launched in Goa, aiming to provide insurance access to all citizens. This initiative follows the successful launch in Haryana and is part of a broader vision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme focuses ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

EmpowHER Biz – Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

The Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog has recently launched a new initiative called EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan. This programme is in partnership with New Shop, a leading 24/7 convenience retail chain in India. The initiative aims ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

GEAPP, International Solar Alliance Sign Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Solar Energy Projects

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has made strides in promoting solar energy in India. Recently, GEAPP signed a Multi-Donor Trust Fund with the International Solar Alliance (ISA) to mobilise $100 million for impactful solar energy projects. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Future of Jobs Report 2025

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 marks changes in the global labour market. The report indicates that artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and security management specialists will dominate job growth over the next five years. It also ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

What is Gravitational Lensing?

Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to a groundbreaking discovery involving the identification of 44 previously unknown stars within a distant galaxy cluster. This research, conducted by the Centre for Frontier Science at Chiba University, Japan, and supported by over ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

BHEL Commissions Two Units in Bhutan Hydropower Project

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has achieved milestone by successfully commissioning two units of the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan. This project, which involves a total capacity of 6×170 MW, was executed under a bilateral agreement between India and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Defence Current Affairs