Author Archives: NEXT IAS Current Affairs Team

The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, marked a pivotal moment in world history.

A study found that deforestation and conversion of erstwhile rainforests into rubber plantations is detrimental to the soil health.

129 years ago on 8 November, X-rays were discovered. 

At its Vindhyachal plant, NTPC achieved the first-ever synthesis of CO₂ (captured from flue gas) and hydrogen (from a PEM electrolyzer) into methanol. This pioneering carbon management technology aims to advance sustainable fuel production.

A workshop on drone technology in fisheries was held at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi.

The Bibek Debroy Committee 2015 report aimed to make Indian Railways economically viable and competitive, with a focus on decentralization, safety, and modernization, however, reforms are yet to be implemented completely.  

Recently, the Union Minister Health & Family Welfare launched the Scheme for Strengthening the Medical Device Industry to enhance the manufacturing capabilities, infrastructure, and overall growth of the medical device industry in India.

The Supreme Court ruled that an institution founded by a minority community retains its minority status even when recognized by statute.