Current affairs

  • Editorial of the Day (13th June): Heatwaves as Disasters

    Context: The current spell of extreme heat in various parts of the country has reignited discussions about including heatwaves as a notified disaster under the Disaster Management (DM) Act, 2005. Notified Disasters and the DM Act The Disaster Management (DM)...

    Last updated on June 13th, 2024 06:59 pm
  • Current Affairs 13th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

    Spacex Starship Context: SpaceX’s Starship rocket achieved its first fully successful test flight. About Starship Rocket Overview: Starship is a two-stage heavy lift-off vehicle designed to transport crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. It is...

    Last updated on June 13th, 2024 06:54 pm
  • UN Year of Quantum Science and Technology

    Context: The United Nations will declare the year 2025 as the ‘International Year of Quantum Science and Technology’. Quantum Technology It utilises principles from Quantum mechanics to understand fundamental particles like atoms and subatomic particles. Exploits unique behaviours such as...

    Last updated on June 13th, 2024 06:41 pm
  • Atomic Clocks in India, Types, Working Mechanism

    Context: A recent study published in Nature introduced a portable optical atomic clock using molecular iodine as the frequency standard that can be used onboard ships. What are Atomic Clocks? An atomic clock is a highly precise timekeeping instrument that...

    Last updated on June 13th, 2024 04:32 pm
  • International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

    Context: The ITLOS took a groundbreaking step by accepting a request from the Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International Law (COSIS) to identify the obligations of states not party to the COSIS agreement, expanding the scope...

    Last updated on June 13th, 2024 01:30 pm
  • Current Affairs 12th June 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

    New Alzheimer's Drug Context: Donanemab developed by Eli Lilly represents a potentially significant advancement in Alzheimer's treatment. About Donanemab Donanemab is a monoclonal antibody therapy developed by Eli Lilly that targets amyloid beta protein depositions in the brain, a hallmark...

    Last updated on June 12th, 2024 07:52 pm
  • Global Economic Prospects Report 2024 Key Highlights

    Context The World Bank's Global Economic Prospects report projects global growth to hold steady at 2.6% in 2024, with a slight increase to an average of 2.7% in 2025-26. This growth rate remains below the pre-COVID-19 decade's average of 3.1%....

    Last updated on June 12th, 2024 07:20 pm
  • Cheetah Reintroduction Project in India, Challenges and Criticisms

    Context: The Madhya Pradesh government has finished preparing the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary as a new habitat for cheetahs, marking it as the second designated cheetah sanctuary in India after Kuno National Park. Cheetah Reintroduction Project in India The Cheetah...

    Last updated on June 12th, 2024 07:00 pm
  • UN Resolution on Gaza for Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

    Context: The UN Security Council approved its first resolution endorsing a ceasefire aimed at ending the eight-month conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. More In News The resolution was overwhelmingly supported with 14 out of the 15...

    Last updated on June 12th, 2024 06:00 pm
  • Special Category Status States in India List, Get Latest Update

    Context The split verdict in the Lok Sabha election has highlighted the crucial roles of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu and Janata Dal (United)'s Nitish Kumar in forming a central government. Consequently, these leaders are expected to renew...

    Last updated on June 12th, 2024 11:00 am