Current affairs

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), Massive Protests in PoK

Massive Protests in PoK Against the Pakistan Army have erupted once again, this time over unjust taxes imposed by the Pakistan administration and the arrests of numerous activists. The situation has escalated significantly, with clashes between protesters and security forces,...

Editorial of the Day (11th May): Churn in the Middle East

Context: The United States is trying to forge a mutual defence treaty with Saudi Arabia, and help Israel in its conflicts with Hamas and Iran, potentially leading to a strategic shift where Israel and Saudi Arabia align. The Middle East...

World Migratory Bird Day 2024, Theme, Significance

World Migratory Bird Day 2024 World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated every year on 11th May and 12th October. It is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. World Migratory Bird...

Non Market Economy, Criteria, Implications and Impact

Context: Vietnam wants the United States to change its designation as a "non-market economy" to a "market economy." This change would help Vietnam reduce the high tariffs placed on its goods imported into the US. Overview of Non Market Economy...

Reservation within Constitutional Bounds

Context: Political conflict has erupted over reservation policy. Constitutional Basis of Affirmative Action for Reservation Social Justice and Equality: The Indian Constitution seeks social justice alongside equality (Articles 15 & 16) but allows the state to make special provisions for...

India’s Agri Trade, Import Trends and Policy Effects

Context: India's agricultural exports dropped by 8.2%, totalling $48.82 billion, down from a record $53.15 billion in 2022-23 and $50.24 billion the previous fiscal year. More In News This decline follows a previous downturn where exports fell from $43.25 billion...

Editorial of the Day (10th May): AI and Cybersecurity

Context: An incident where AI-generated voices were used to mimic a kidnapping scenario, misleading a frantic mother and sparking concern in the U.S. Senate about the dangers of AI in creating sophisticated cyber threats. The Rising Threat of Generative AI...

Current Affairs 10th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Interpol Notices Context: Prajwal Revanna, sitting MP and grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, is accused of sexual abuse, prompting his suspension from JD(S). Interpol has issued a blue corner notice against him. More In News The blue...

Balancing Fundamental Rights with DPSPs

Context The Supreme Court of India is currently reviewing the case Property Owners Association vs State of Maharashtra. This case centres on a critical debate regarding the balance between fundamental rights (Part III of the Indian Constitution) and Directive Principles...

India Nepal Border Issue, Background, Recent Developments

Context: Recently there has been an escalation in the long-standing territorial dispute between India and Nepal over the inclusion of areas administered by India in Uttarakhand on a new Nepalese Rs 100 currency note. India Nepal Border Issue Background Territorial...