Current affairs

Cross Voting in Rajya Sabha and Anti-Defection Law

Context: MLAs from Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka engaged in cross-voting during the Rajya Sabha elections, casting doubt on the integrity of the electoral process. What is Cross Voting? Cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha refers to a situation where...

Disqualification of MLAs, Key Provisions under Anti-Defection Law

Context: Six Congress legislators, who had cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha elections were disqualified from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly by the Speaker. More In News The ground for disqualification was defying a party whip to vote in favour of the...

Current Affairs 1st March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

New Marine Species named after President Murmu Context: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has named a new marine species of head-shield sea slug with ruby red spot which was discovered from West Bengal and Odisha coast after President of...

Editorial of the Day (1st Mar): India-Maldives-Mauritius

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Mauritian counterpart Pravind Jugnauth attends the inauguration ceremony of several India-assisted development projects at the Agalega Island in Mauritius. The Maldives: Indian Military Personnel Replacement Political Shift: The newly elected pro-China President of...

Importance of Creating Genetic Map

Context: The Genome India project aims to catalogue genetic variations within the Indian population. What is the Genome India Project? Approved in 2020, this project aims to create a comprehensive catalogue of genetic variations present in the Indian population. This...

Current Affairs 29th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell ferry Context: PM Narendra Modi commenced the operation of the nation's first indigenously built hydrogen fuel ferry boat. More in News Cochin Shipyard was responsible for the construction of the hydrogen fuel cell ferry. The inauguration...

Editorial of the Day (29th Feb): Investing in India’s Children

Context: India's investment in early childhood education is less despite evidence of its benefits. Importance of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) The human brain undergoes its most significant development during the first six years, making ECCE crucial for laying...

Drug trade in Indian Ocean region (IOR)

Context: Recent political upheavals in Myanmar and Afghanistan have fueled a massive increase in narcotics trafficking in the Indian Ocean Region. What is the Golden Crescent? The Golden Crescent comprises Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan The region is infamous for organised...

Status of R and D Expenditure in India

Context: India celebrates National Science Day on February 28 every year. The 2024 theme is “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat." About National Science Day Why Is It Celebrated? National Science Day commemorates the announcement of the discovery of the "Raman...

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice to Patanjali for Misleading Ads

Context: The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice against Patanjali Ayurved for publishing advertisements of products in violation of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954 and its Rules. Contempt Notice to Patanjali for Misleading Ads The Supreme...