Current affairs

India’s Reliance on China for Electronic

Context: In FY24, China regained its status as India's top trading partner, a position it has held six times in the past ten years, primarily due to its high volume of exports to India. India-China Trade Dynamics Trade Imbalance: India's...

Current Affairs 28th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Using AI To Boost Student Enrollment Context: A headmaster of Zilla Parishad High School at Vattelma in the Rajanna Sircilla district of Telangana, Mr. K. Suryanarayana, has initiated an innovative AI-powered campaign to boost student enrollment. Key Features of the...

Editorial of the Day (28th May): Chabahar’s Opportunities and Challenges

Context The recent extension of India's contract to invest in and operate the Shahid-Behesti terminal at Chabahar Port in Iran for another ten years remains a significant aspect of the economic relations between the two countries. This agreement comes amidst...

Para Diplomacy: Key Characteristics and Future Considerations

Context: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) promised to work with the Indian government to negotiate an "exchange of territory" with Pakistan to bring Kartarpur Sahib, Guru Nanak's final resting place, into India. More in News SAD suggested making the entire Punjab...

Cyclone Remal 2024 Update, Affected Areas, Potential Impact

Cyclone Remal killed 4 people in West Bengal as post-Remal rain continues and nearly 29,500 houses were damaged and 77,200 people still in camps. Cyclonic Remal originated in the central Bay of Bengal and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm...

Europe’s AI Convention, Scope, Importance and Challenges

Context: As AI technology advances rapidly, global governance of AI is becoming increasingly complex. While various countries have implemented their own regulations, there is a lack of a binding international treaty. Europe's AI Convention: Introduction The global governance of Artificial...

Current Affairs 27th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Astronomical Transients Context: Recently, Indian-American astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni was awarded the Shaw Prize for Astronomy for his work on the physics of astronomical transients. About Astronomical Transients Definition: A 'transient' in astronomy refers to any celestial object whose brightness changes...

Editorial of the Day (27th May): The Spectre of Nuclear Conflict

Context The world is witnessing a resurgence of nuclear threats, particularly in the wake of the Ukraine war and Russia's increasing belligerence. Prominent leaders' rhetoric often hides the truth, necessitating nations to discern the hidden meanings behind their statements. Various...

China and Glacial Water Shipments: Recent Developments and Considerations

Context: China has sent 1,500 tonnes of water from Tibetan glaciers to the Maldives. This is the second such shipment within two months. Case Study: Water Diplomacy Between China and Maldives Background The Maldives, an island nation in the Indian...

Current Affairs 25th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

AI agents vs LLMs Context GPT-4o and Project Astra are considered far superior to traditional voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. They represent a shift from chatbots to multimodal interactive AI agents. Understanding AI Agents Definition: AI agents...