Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (1st June): Journey to 2047

Context India aims to become a developed country by 2047, aligning with the 100th anniversary of Independence. Currently, developed countries are classified by international financial organisations as having a per capita income of $13,845; this figure will be higher by...

Exit Poll 2024 Lok Sabha Result Live, Check Excepted Seats

As India concludes its marathon seven-phase Lok Sabha elections in 2024, exit polls have started to predict the potential outcome of the elections. Most exit polls forecast a decisive victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with several suggesting...

Global Unemployment Rate Drop Slightly in 2024: ILO

Context: The International Labour Organization (ILO) has indicated that the global unemployment rate is projected to decrease marginally from 5.0% in 2023 to 4.9% this year, despite ongoing disparities in labour markets. Highlights of Global Unemployment Regional Insights United States:...

Lok Sabha Election 2024 Updates, Phase 7 Voting

India's national election 2024 started from April 19 to June 1, 2024. With seven phases over 44 days, 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha will be elected. Incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term. Approximately 970 million...

Ahilya Bai Holkar Biography, Leadership and Administration

Context: May 31, 2024, marked the 300th birth anniversary of the Maratha queen Ahilya Bai Holkar. Ahilya Bai Holkar: Early Life and Rise to Power Birth: Ahilya Bai Holkar was born in 1725 in a shepherd (Dhangar/Gadariya) family in Chondi...

Current Affairs 31st May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

World's First Rocket with Fully 3D Printed Engine Context: Agnikul Cosmos, an Indian space startup, successfully conducted a sub-orbital test launch using their vehicle Agnibaan SOrTeD. This vehicle was powered by the world's first single-piece 3D-printed semi-cryogenic rocket engine. About...

Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Legacy of Swami Vivekananda

In a gesture laden with symbolism and historical resonance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a 45-hour meditation session at the iconic Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari. The Prime Minister's choice of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial for his meditation holds...

CubeSats and NASA’s PREFIRE Mission, Objectives, Impact on Climate Science

Context: NASA, in collaboration with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, launched the first of two CubeSats to study heat emissions at Earth's poles. This was part of NASA’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission. About CubeSats CubeSats are...

PM JANMAN Scheme, Objectives, Focus Areas and Challenges

Context The Government launched the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) in November 2023 to improve the socio-economic conditions of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). The 'Housing scheme' within PM-JANMAN aims to provide secure housing for 4.90 lakh...

Eucalyptus Trees Controversy in Kerala

Context: The Kerala government's recent order allowing the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC) to plant eucalyptus trees sparked controversy due to concerns raised by environmentalists about its potential negative impact on forests and human-animal conflict. Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC)...