PLAN TO REDEVELOP CSMT RAILWAY STATION Subject : Current Events Context : The plan is to turn CSMT into a state-of-the-art transport hub with world-class amenities while restoring its heritage value. After completion of the project, the station is expected to offer a much-improved travel experience for commuters. Concept : The Indian Railway […]

    WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY Subject: Current Events Context: The World Environment Day was observed on 5th June, 2021. Concept: World Environment Day is the United Nations day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action to protect our environment. Date of observance: Every year on 5th of June. It marks the first day of The United […]

    NATIONAL MUSEUM MAKEOVER FOR G20 2023 MEET Subject : Current Events/ Culture Context : The National Museum, which is supposed to move to a new location as part of the Central Vista redevelopment project, is currently undergoing expansion and an extensive makeover, and is likely to remain at its present premises on Janpath […]

    BURNING VESSELS MAY LEAD TO ACID RAIN Subject : Current Events / Geography Context :  Burning Ship MV X – PRESS PEARL with chemicals onboard may cause acid rain in Srilanka : Report Concept : Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships ‘Vaibhav’ and ‘Vajra’ continue to battle the fire onboard container ship MV X-Press […]

    SAFE HARBOR PROVISIONS Subject : Current Events / Governance Context :New rules have come into effect, taking away the protection granted to social media intermediaries under Section 79 of the IT Act if they fail to comply. Concept : The safe harbour provisions have been defined under Section 79 of the IT Act, […]

    AUROVILLE Subject: Current Events Context: Aurovillian Christoph Pohl’s documentary EverSlowGreen has been officially selected for screening at the prestigious ChangeNow summit in Paris. Concept: EverSlowGreen tells the story of Auroville’s unique afforestation project that took root on an eroded desert plateau at Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. The project was supported by Auroville […]

    DATA BREACH IN AIRINDIA Subject : Current Events Context : Recently, the national carrier Air India has notified its passengers of a data breach that occurred at the SITA passenger service system in February 2021. Concept : Air India had said that SITA had flagged a cyber-attack and said it led to the […]

    BARGE P 305 Subject: Current Events Context: Four days after Barge P305 sank in the Arabian Sea, the Mumbai police on Friday registered a case of negligence in the mishap. Concept: Barge P305 was a vessel doing work for the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) off the coast of Mumbai. It had […]

    MEDICINE FROM SKY PROJECT Subject : Current Events Context : Recently, the ‘Medicines from Sky’ project has received a shot in the arm, with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Director General of Civil Aviation according a conditional nod to the Telangana government for deployment of drones for delivery of Covid-19 vaccines. […]

    ELDERLINE HELPLINE Subject : Current Events Context : Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has started state wise call centres in major states under the ELDERLINE project. Concept : About ELDERLINE Helpline It is made operational in 5 major States of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka and […]