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Current Affairs 14th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Appointment of ECs Context: The Supreme Court agreed to urgently hear a plea by the NGO Association for Democratic Reforms regarding the Centre's potential "unfair advantage" in filling two vacancies of Election Commissioners. More in News The plea sought a...

Editorial of the Day (14th Mar): Karnataka Civil Engineers Bill

Context: Recently, the Karnataka government passed the Karnataka Professional Civil Engineers Bill, 2024 to allow only registered engineers to approve building plans ensuring that they will be accountable for any eventualities. Overview of the Karnataka Professional Civil Engineers Bill Purpose:...

India’s First Semiconductor Fab to Begin Production in 2026

Context: The Union Cabinet approved incentives for Tata Group’s proposal to set up a semiconductor foundry with a cumulative investment of Rs 91,000 crore. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) of Taiwan would be the technology partner for the fab unit....

What is Parthenogenesis and its Types

Context: Researchers engineered fruit flies for asexual reproduction by manipulating specific genes, potentially challenging traditional pest control strategies by selecting facultatively parthenogenetic individuals, and limiting long-term effectiveness. What is Parthenogenesis? Parthenogenesis is an asexual reproduction method where an offspring is...

Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)

Context: India's retail inflation rate in February remained stable at 5.09%, with a slight increase in food prices to 8.66%, up from January's 8.3%. More in News The surge in food prices was led by a significant rise in vegetable...

Editorial of the Day (13th Mar): Sub Categorisation within SCs

Context: A seven-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India is set to deliver a judgement in the case of State of Punjab vs Davinder Singh, addressing a critical legal question on the future of affirmative action and reservations under...

Current Affairs 13th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

LCA Tejas Context: A Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed at Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie. About Light Combat Aircraft- Tejas About: The Tejas (which means “Radiance” in Sanskrit) is an Indian single-engine, delta-wing, light multirole fighter....

Agni 5 Missiles with MIRV Technology, Types, Functions

Context: India successfully tested an Agni missile capable of carrying multiple warheads meant to hit multiple targets simultaneously (Mission Divyastra). About Agni-5 Missiles Type: The Agni-5 missile is an advanced, long-range missile, surface-to-surface ballistic missile. Developed by: Defence Research and...

Centre’s Pact with Tripura and Key Demands of Greater Tipraland

Context: A tripartite agreement was signed between the Centre, the Tripura government, and TIPRA Motha, aiming for a "honourable resolution" of tribal demands in Tripura. Key Demands of Centre's Pact with Tripura Creation of "Greater Tipraland," a separate state for...

Editorial of the Day (12th Mar): Judges Joining Politics

Context: Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay recently resigned as a judge of the Calcutta High Court and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Chief Minister of West Bengal criticised his judgments post-resignation, questioning their impartiality. Judicial Conduct and Expectations Bangalore Principles...