Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (10 July): US-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET)

Context: Recently, India and the U.S. held talks to progress the iCET initiative. About initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET) The India-U.S. Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) was launched in January 2023. It aims to develop an...

Current Affairs 10th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

India Russia Joint Statement Context: Recently, India and Russia issued a joint statement. Key Aspects of Joint Statement Economic Cooperation: Aim to eliminate non-tariff trade barriers between India and Russia. Continue dialogue on liberalising bilateral trade, including the potential establishment...

Minimum Support Price (MSP), Key Issues and Demands of Farmers

Context: The Union cabinet approved giving rise to MSP of 14 Kharif crops. Farmers demand a radical shift in government budgets to address their crises. What is Minimum Support Price (MSP)? The Minimum Support Price (MSP) is the price at...

PM Modi conferred with Russia’s Highest Civilian Honour Order of St. Andrew

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Russia’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle. Russia's Highest Civilian Honour: Order of St. Andrew Purpose of the Award Given to prominent government and public figures, military leaders, and...

India’s Defence Production, Highest-Ever Growth in FY 2023-24

Context: The Defence Ministry of India announced that FY 2023-24 saw the highest-ever growth in indigenous defence production in India, reaching a record value of ₹1,26,887 crore. More In News There was 16.7% increase compared to the previous financial year’s...

Current Affairs 9th July 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Out of Pocket (OOP) Expenditure Context: Low public spending results in high out-of-pocket costs for households. Current Health Spending Total Health Spending: 5% of GDP Public Health Spending: 35% of GDP This disparity highlights the low government investment in health,...

Editorial of the Day (9 July): Climate Change and Hurricanes

Context: Hurricane Beryl made history as the earliest Category 5 hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. Other Major Hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean Hurricane Katrina 2005 Hurricane Sandy 2012 Hurricane Harvey 2017 Hurricane Maria 2017 Hurricane Formation Hurricanes form...

New Criminal Law Bills in India, Highlights, Significance and Criticism

Context The new criminal laws have been implemented. SOPs have been issued by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) to guide police officers in implementing the new provisions. From July 1, three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),...

NEET Paper Scam 2024: How NEET paper was leaked in Patna?

The 2024 NEET controversy arose due to multiple discrepancies in the conduction and result declaration of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) 2024. NEET UG, one of India's largest entrance examinations for undergraduate medical programs, is conducted by...

Editorial of the Day (8 July): What an NSA Does?

Context: The National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) has undergone significant restructuring with the appointment of a new Additional National Security Advisor (ANSA) and changes in reporting relationships within NSCS and between the National Security Advisor (NSA) and Union ministries. Changes...