Current affairs

PM-DevINE Scheme, Objectives, Key Features, Budget Allocation

Context: For the PM-DevINE scheme, only about 13% of the budget has received approval to date. About PM-DevINE Scheme Important Facts about PM-DevINE Scheme PM-DevINE Scheme Full Form Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North Eastern Region (PM-DevINE) Launched in 2022-23...

Editorial of the Day (23 Dec): Telecom Law Upgrades for a Digital Authoritarian State

Context: The article criticises India's Telecommunications Bill, 2023 for maintaining colonial-era laws and enhancing government control in the name of cultural nationalism, while failing to tackle the digital divide or introduce substantial innovations. Controversies Surrounding the Telecommunications Bill 2023 Cultural...

Editorial of the Day (23 Dec): The collapse of parliamentary democracy in Bharat that is not India

Context: The recent suspension of 140 Members of Parliament in India is viewed by experts as a sign of diminishing strength in the country's parliamentary democracy. Concerns About the Decline of Parliamentary Democracy Diminishing Parliamentary Essence: Despite constitutional frameworks, power...

Veer Bal Diwas Observed Annually on 26th of December

Veer Bal Diwas, observed annually on the 26th of December, holds significant importance in commemorating the martyrdom of the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and last Sikh guru. These valiant individuals—Zorawar Singh, Fateh Singh, Jai Singh, and...

Current Affairs 26th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Valmiki Tiger Reserve Context: Reduced human activity, especially curbing illegal mining, fueled a surge in tiger numbers at Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve. About Valmiki Tiger Reserve Location: West Champaran District, Bihar. Significance: It is the only tiger reserve in Bihar...

Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Ministers Expansion List 2023

Mohan Yadav, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, conducted a cabinet expansion, appointing 28 ministers to key positions. Among the prominent figures sworn in were Kailash Vijayvargiya, the BJP national general secretary, and Prahlad Patel, a former Union minister. It...

Current Affairs 23rd December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Fragile Five Context: India's remarkable rise from "Fragile Five" status to the world's fifth-largest economy inspires global optimism and positions it as a key player in driving future prosperity. About Fragile Five Term and Origin: Coined in 2013 by a...

India And Global South, Significance, Challenges, Initiatives

India And Global South Introduction The term “Global South” refers to countries that are often described as ‘developing’, ‘less developed’, or ‘underdeveloped’. It encompasses countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, which are characterised by higher levels of poverty, income...

National Farmers Day 2023, Celebrated On December 23 

On December 23, we celebrate Kisan Diwas, also recognized as Farmer's Day, in honor of the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister, Chaudhary Charan Singh. Farmers, the backbone of our nation, work tirelessly day and night to secure a...

Current Affairs 22nd December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Rudra and Param Utkarsh Context: Prime Minister Modi's recent AI Mission announcement aims to propel India to the forefront of global AI development by building a powerful domestic computing ecosystem. About Rudra And Param Utkarsh Rudra I server: This is...