Current affairs

Time Standard for Moon: Background, Time Standardization Policy

Context To support missions like Artemis, NASA has been tasked by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) with establishing a standardised timekeeping system for the moon, to be called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC). This will be...

Hindu Population in India Dipped by 7.82 Percent

As per a new analysis by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (PM-EAC), the share of the Hindu population in India has dipped by 7.82 per cent while that of Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs has seen a rise...

Editorial of the Day (9th May): The Nagaland’s Poll Issue

Context: Nagaland’s State Election Commissioner notified the schedule of elections to the State’s Urban Local Bodies (ULBs). More in News The notification came four days after the Neiphiu Rio-led State Cabinet paved the way for holding civic polls stalled for...

Current Affairs 9th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Human Development Context The pressing issues surrounding India's development are highlighted by two recent influential reports: the Human Development Report 2023-24 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and a study by the World Inequality Lab. Both reports present critical...

Global Plastic Treaty, Need, Challenges and India’s Stand

Context: Recently the fourth round of negotiations of the Global Plastic Treaty was concluded. Global Plastic Treaty Overview The Global Plastics Treaty, supported by at least 175 United Nations member nations, aims to curtail the use of plastics through a...

Why did Rwanda agree to the UK’s plan to Deport Migrants?

Context: British authorities recently deported an asylum seeker to Rwanda under a Voluntary Returns Scheme (VRS) and began detaining other migrants for planned deportations by July, following a new immigration law enacted by the UK Parliament. UK Migrants Deportation Background...

Dying Satellites, Impact of Ageing Satellites

Context: Three key NASA satellites — Terra, Aqua, and Aura are approaching the end of their operational life, expected to cease functioning within the next few years due to ageing hardware and depleting orbits. What is Dying Satellites? When a...

Current Affairs 8th May 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Rafah Context: The Israeli military took over the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, and its tanks advanced into the southern town of Rafah in Gaza following a series of overnight air strikes on the Palestinian territory....

Editorial of the Day (8th May): Higher Limit for Pesticides in Spices

Background on Spice Mix Contamination Several countries, including Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S., are investigating top Indian spice brands MDH and Everest for potential contamination. The investigations are focused on the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO), a toxic chemical,...

Pulitzer Prize Winners 2024 List Category-wise

On May 7, 2024, Columbia University in the United States announced the highly anticipated recipients of the esteemed Pulitzer Prizes. These accolades, renowned for their distinction in journalism and the arts, were bestowed upon individuals and works deemed exceptional by...