Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (9th Jan): Debating India’s New Hit-and-Run Law

Context: Commercial drivers and transporters from different States are demonstrating against Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which enforces severe penalties for hit-and-run cases. About Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) Penalties...

Editorial of the Day (9th Jan): An Ambitious Push for Values, Ethics in Higher Education

Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched Mulya Pravah 2.0 to improve ethics in higher education. This updated guideline from 2019 emphasises instilling human values and professional ethics in institutions, fostering a culture of integrity and adherence to constitutional...

Editorial of the Day (9th Jan): Curb the Disillusionment with the Traditional Rule of Law

Context: The article examines India's legal reforms and challenges in justice implementation, contrasting traditional and modern law enforcement methods, and underscores the importance of due process in maintaining rule of law integrity. Essential Condition for the Continued Trust in the...

Current Affairs 10th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) Context: The Election Commission of India Introduced new rules for the allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). What Are The New Rules? New Rules for Symbol Allocation: Political parties are required to...

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Objectives, Achievements and Significance

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a significant government initiative designed to create awareness and monitor the effective implementation of key central schemes across the nation. This campaign focuses on flagship programs like Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima,...

India–UK Defense Ties, Cooperation, Joint Exercises

Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for a two-day visit to the U.K. aimed at enhancing strategic and security relations, including potential joint development of fighter jets and military platforms. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join About India-UK Defence Ties Post-Independence...

First Advance Estimates of India’s GDP, Key Highlights, Current GDP Growth

Context: India’s GDP will grow by 7.3% in the current financial year (2023-24), slightly faster than the 7.2% growth in 2022-23, the First Advance Estimates (FAEs) released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoS&PI)....

Editorial of the Day (8th Jan): Structured Negotiation as a Boost for Disability Rights

Context: Structured negotiation is gaining traction as an effective, non-litigious dispute resolution method, showing promise for India's legal system in cases similar to how it has been successfully applied to disability rights in the U.S. About Structured Negotiation Problem-Solving Approach:...

Editorial of the Day (8th Jan): Voice Clone Fraud – Issues Surrounding AI

Context: Voice clone fraud has been on the rise in India. A report published in May last year revealed that 47% of surveyed Indians have either been a victim or knew someone who had fallen prey to an AI-generated voice...

Current Affairs 9th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

First hi-res landslide risk map for India Context: Following intense monsoon rains causing floods and landslides, a team from IIT Delhi has created the nation's first high-resolution landslide susceptibility map. Features Of National Landslide Susceptibility Map Landslide Event Data: Incorporates...