Current affairs

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...

Pariksha pe Charcha 2024, Overview, Events and Key Highlights

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024 Pariksha Pe Charcha 2024, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressed over 205.62 million applicants, emphasizing key insights for students. Modi advocated for disciplined screen time, stressed the importance of open conversations, and advised decisiveness in...

Current Affairs 27th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Free Movement Regime (FMR) Context: Recently, Home Minister Amit Shah had said that the border of India- Myanmar will be fenced and FMR be reconsidered to stop border residents from moving into each other’s country without any paperwork. Why Is...

Indo-France Relations, Areas Of Cooperation, Significance, Challenges

Context: President Emmanuel Macron joined PM Modi at a road show called Shobha Yatra at Jaipur. About India- France Relations Areas Of Cooperation Geo-Political Ties UNSC Support: France, a P-5 country, was the first to back India's bid for United...

Editorial of the Day (25th Jan): The Issue of Genocide and the World Court

Context: The initiation of legal action by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice concerning the Gaza conflict represents a significant examination of the 'rules-based international order'. Background On December 29, 2023, South Africa filed a case...

Editorial of the Day (25th Jan): India’s Problem – Different Drugs, Identical Brand Names

Context: The issue of different drugs having identical or similar brand names in India is a significant problem that poses serious risks to patient safety. Background Different drugs with entirely different active ingredients and uses share identical or confusingly similar...

Padma Awards 2024 Winners List Announced, Highlights of Total 132 Awardees

Padma Awards 2024 The Padma Awards, among the nation's highest civilian honours, are bestowed in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri, recognizing exceptional service in various fields. Announced annually on Republic Day, these awards are presented at...

75th Republic Day 2024, Theme, Chief Guest and Highlights

Republic Day in India is a significant national holiday celebrated annually on January 26th. It commemorates the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document...

Current Affairs 25th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

DK Basu Judgment Context: The Supreme Court recently labelled an event  on the 2022 in Kheda district, Gujarat (where four police officers were seen publicly whipping Muslim men, who were bound to a pole) as an "atrocity." More In News...