Current affairs

Sudan’s Civil War, Historical Context, Reasons, Current Situation

Context: Sudan's current conflict is fueled by a persistent identity crisis and the inability of successive governments to manage the nation's vast diversity of ethnic groups and languages. Sudan's Civil War Historical Context Post-Independence Mahdist State: The government formed in...

Current Affairs 6th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Catatumbo Lightning A natural phenomenon involving near-constant lightning strikes over Venezuela's Catatumbo River. Location: Primarily occurs where Catatumbo River flows into Lake Maracaibo. How Catatumbo Lightning Forms Warm Air from the Caribbean: Warm, humid air from the Caribbean Sea moves...

Current Affairs 4th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Swell Waves, Kallakadal Context: The Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services (INCOIS) alerted the coastal states of India of the possibility of high-energy swell waves. About Swell Waves A swell consists of long-wavelength surface gravity waves in the ocean....

India-Indonesia Defence Cooperation

Context: India and Indonesia agreed to enhance collaboration in areas of defence industry, maritime security and multilateral cooperation at the 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee. The meeting was held in New Delhi. India and Indonesia Relations: Areas Of Cooperation...

Monkeypox Virus, Symptoms, Transmission and Global Concerns

Context The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently facing a significant outbreak of Mpox, with more than 4,500 suspected cases and nearly 300 deaths reported since January. The outbreak has been declared a health emergency by the Congo...

National Health Accounts Estimates for India: Health Expenditure and Concerns

Context: The nation’s commitment to increasing public expenditure on health in recent years is evident from the National Health Accounts (NHA) data, including the provisional estimates for 2020-21 and 2021-22. What are the Findings of National Health Accounts (NHA)? Trends...

Shaksgam Valley, Location on Map, Importance

India has lodged a strong protest with China for carrying out construction activities in the Shaksgam valley, in an “illegal” attempt to alter the situation on the ground. Recent satellite images show China building a road reaching lower Shaksgam Valley,...

World Press Freedom Day 2024, Theme, History, Significance

World Press Freedom Day 2024 The world marks World Press Freedom Day on May 3 every year to raise awareness of the importance of a free press that is not controlled by outside forces. World Press Freedom Day will be...

Article 361 of Indian Constitution

Context A complaint of sexual harassment has been lodged in Kolkata against the Governor of West Bengal, C V Ananda Bose. However, due to Constitutional immunity, the police are prohibited from listing the Governor as an accused or conducting an...

Indian Spices and Issue of Food Safety

Context Singapore, Hong Kong, the United States, Maldives, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Australia are investigating contamination in spice mixes from Indian brands MDH and Everest. The investigations focus on the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO), a toxic chemical, in the...