Current affairs

World Soil Day 2023, Theme, Observed Annually on 5 December

World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5th. It is a day designated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of soil in our daily lives and to promote...

Editorial of the Day: Re-Criminalising Adultery

Re-Criminalising Adultery Context: The Parliament Standing Committee on Home Affairs suggests amending the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 to criminalize adultery on gender-neutral terms. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join Adultery: Definition and Law Adultery is defined as a voluntary...

Current Affairs 5th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Thailand’s Kra Isthmus Context: Srettha Thavisin, Thai Prime Minister, proposes a land bridge across Thailand to shorten maritime shipping routes. About Kra Isthmus The Kra Canal, alternatively known as the Thai Canal or Kra Isthmus Canal, is a planned waterway...

World Malaria Report 2023, Highlights and India’s Achievement

In the latest World Malaria Report for the year 2023 released by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was disclosed that India constituted a significant 66% of malaria cases within the WHO South-East Asia Region in 2022. Notably, nearly half...

Editorial of the Day: Improving the Capability of Indian State

Improving the Capability of Indian State Context: Contrasting the large size of the Indian state with its bureaucratic inefficiencies. Despite a large number of personnel, the civil service's per capita ratio is low, leading to suboptimal governance and policy implementation....

Current Affairs 4th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Green Credit Programme Context: PM Narendra Modi launched the Global Green Credit Initiative at COP 28 in Dubai. About the Green Credit Programme Market-Based Mechanism: Operates as a market-driven approach to encourage environmental responsibility. Voluntary Environmental Actions: Focuses on incentivizing...

Indian Navy Day 2023, Themes, History, Celebration and Significance

Indian Navy Day, commemorated annually on 4 December, is a significant occasion in India that holds a special place in the hearts of its citizens. This day is marked by celebrations that reflect the strength, resilience, and commitment of the...

Cyclone Michaung, Tropical Cyclone, Path, and Landfall

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the formation of Cyclone Michaung in the southwest Bay of Bengal, expected to make landfall in coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on December 4. Cyclone Michaung The India Meteorological Department...

Patent Regime in India, Advantages, Challenges

Context: India has made significant reforms to its patent system to improve efficiency, but there is now a concern that quality may suffer. What is a Patent? A patent is a form of intellectual property granted by the government to...

Editorial of the Day: Understanding Simultaneous Elections

Understanding Simultaneous Elections Context: The Indian government's recent initiative to explore the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, State assemblies, and local bodies is a significant undertaking. This effort involves a six-member panel tasked with examining and...