Current affairs

Current Affairs 24th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Kharkiv Context: Russia launched missile attacks on Kharkiv resulting in the death of 7 people in a printing house during the strike. Mapping- Kharkiv Kharkiv is situated in the northeastern part of Ukraine. It is the second-largest city in Ukraine...

Hub of Financial Crimes: Cyber Security and Types of Scams

Context: According to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), Southeast Asian countries such as Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos have become significant hotspots for cybercrimes, with approximately 48% of financial frauds in India originating from these nations. More In News...

Economic Capital Framework by Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Context The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the transfer of a record ₹2,10,874 crore as surplus to the Union government for the accounting year 2023-24. This transfer is more than double the ₹87,416 crore transferred in FY23. More in...

BIMSTEC Member Countries in 2024, Significance, Challenges

Context: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) will now accept new members and observers following the implementation of its historic first charter. BIMSTEC BIMSTEC is a multilateral regional organisation. Members of this regional unity...

Space Tourism in India, Types, Ongoing Projects, Challenges

Context: Entrepreneur and pilot Gopi Thotakura is set to become the first Indian to venture into space as a tourist on the NS-25 mission of Blue Origin — a company founded by Jeff Bezos. Gopi Thotakura, along with five other...

India-Iran Relations, Regional Dynamics, Challenges

Context President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter accident has introduced additional uncertainty in a region already fraught with political tensions and conflict. Despite this, significant shifts in Iran's policies are unlikely due to the continued authority of Supreme Leader...

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi declared dead in Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister died when their helicopter crashed as it was crossing mountain terrain in heavy fog. This event has significant implications for Iran’s political landscape and its role in regional stability. Despite this, significant...

Copernicus Programme by European Space Agency and European Union

Context: In response to Iran's request, the European Union (EU) activated its emergency satellite mapping service to assist in locating the helicopter carrying Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, which had crashed in East Azerbaijan province. EU’s Copernicus Programme Purpose: Part of...

Current Affairs 23rd May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Amazon Fires Context In the first four months of the year 2024, Brazil's Amazon rainforest has experienced its largest blazes on record. This situation has raised concerns about the impacts of climate change, government policies, and human activities on the...

Editorial of the Day (23rd May): Russia-China Meet

Context Recently a summit was held in Beijing between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping marking the 75th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations. Their deepening alliance impacts global geopolitics and economies, including India's complex relations with both...