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Current Affairs 31st January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

A new Kangaroo lizard species discovered in Western Ghats Context: A new species of tiny lizards (Agasthyagama edge or northern kangaroo lizard) was discovered in the southern Western Ghats at Kulamavu in Kerala’s Idukki. About Northern Kangaroo Lizard Family: Agasthyagama...

Current Affairs 30th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Humboldt’s Enigma and What does it mean for India? Context: Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), observed a link between mountain climates and biodiversity. Modern biogeographers – scientists named this link "Humboldt's enigma" and seek to understand it further. What Is Humboldt’s...

Gyanvapi Mosque Case, Timeline and Recent Development

Gyanvapi Mosque Case The Gyanvapi Mosque case, centered around the Gyanvapi complex in Varanasi, has been a long-standing legal battle fraught with historical and religious complexities. The recent green light given by the Varanasi court to unveil the Archaeological Survey...

Editorial of the Day (30th Jan): Early Nutrition Impacts Cognitive Development

Context: Early nutrition has been shown to impact the development of cognitive abilities and they are not solely reliant on educational inputs. Key Takeaways From Different Studies for Early Nutrition Empirical studies in India: Women's height and education are strong...

Editorial of the Day (30th Jan): Judge vs Judge

SC takes over the case from feuding Calcutta HC Justices Context: The Supreme Court transferred a case from Calcutta High Court to itself due to an ongoing feud between the Calcutta High Court judges. Supreme Court’s Powers to Transfer Cases And...

75th Republic Day Parade 2024, Republic Day Tableau 2024 Winners List

75th Republic Day Parade 2024 The 75th Republic Day parade was held on January 26, 2024, at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The parade's theme is "Viksit Bharat" and "Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka", which emphasizes India's role as a...

Current Affairs 29th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Aadhar Card Context: Recent Aadhaar cards and PDFs explicitly state they serve as proof of identity, not citizenship or date of birth. This clarification aims to direct government agencies and other organisations towards appropriate usage. More In News Citizenship Eligibility:...

Editorial of the Day (27th Jan): Reclaiming the Republic and the Constitution

Context: India is on the cusp of its 75th Republic Day grappling with the rise of Hindutva ideology and its potential threat to the nation's multidimensional cultural fabric. Concerns Flattening of multidimensional culture & imposition of a unidimensional "Hindu Rashtra"...

Editorial of the Day (27th Jan): The Women Before Us

Context: The 75th Republic Day of India is a moment to celebrate the nation's progress and honour the pivotal roles played by many, including the often overlooked contributions of pre-independence feminist movements, in shaping our democracy. Timeline of Early Women's...

69th Filmfare Awards 2024 Winners List, Name, Category

69th Filmfare Awards 2024 The 69th Filmfare Awards 2024 the popular gala took place on January 28th, 2024 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event featured hosting by Karan Johar, and performances by Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Kartik Aaryan...