Current affairs

Current Affairs 18th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Barracuda Context: India’s fastest solar-electric boat named Barracuda has been launched at the Navgathi Panavally Yard in Alappuzha, Kerala. About Barracuda India's fastest solar-electric boat, named Barracuda after a fast and elongated fish, is a collaborative creation by Navalt Solar...

Female Labour Force Participation Rate, Reasons, Significance

Context: Despite the PLFS report 2023, showing a remarkable increase of 4.2%, the female labour force participation rate in India remains low at 37%.  This low FLFPR is a big threat to India’s demographic dividend. There is an urgent need...

Editorial of the Day (15 Dec): Consultancy Firms

Context: The article discusses the increasing trend of governments, particularly in India, engaging consulting firms to assist in policy formulation and program implementation. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join Rise of Consultants in Government: Boon or Bane? Prevalence of Consultants...

Editorial of the Day (15 Dec): COP28 — Many a Slippery Slope Ahead

Context: COP28, held in Dubai, was a pivotal event in the climate change discourse, particularly because it hosted the first five-yearly global stocktake under the Paris Agreement. Key Developments at COP28 Focus on Fossil Fuels: For the first time in...

Editorial of the Day (15 Dec): Authenticity in a post-authentic world

Context: Merriam-Webster's choice of "authentic" as Word of the Year 2023 reflects a growing awareness of the struggle for genuine expression in a world saturated with artificiality and deception. The Evolving Landscape of Authenticity From "To thine own self be...

Vijay Diwas 2023: Commemorating India’s 1971 Victory over Pakistan in War 

Vijay Diwas, meaning "Victory Day" in Hindi, is observed in India on December 16th every year to commemorate the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. The war lasted for 13 days and resulted...

Current Affairs 16th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

1st Delta Ranking Of ABP Context: NITI Aayog released the 1st Delta Ranking of the Aspirational Blocks Program (ABP). What are Delta Rankings? Delta Rankings evaluate the progressive advancements of aspirational districts in various development sectors, including health and nutrition,...

What are CCS And CDR Technologies?

Context: COP28 talks debate CCS and CDR for climate change mitigation. While crucial for the 1.5°C goal, concerns exist about their scale, equity, and potential to mask continued fossil fuel use. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join CCS (Carbon Capture...

New Delhi Declaration: Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit

Context: The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) has unanimously adopted the New Delhi declaration. About Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) The Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) is a collaborative project launched to promote the ethical use and...

Dubai Consensus-CoP 28 Summit, Key Points, Outcomes

Context: COP28 in Dubai UAE adopted the ‘Dubai Consensus’ to transition away from fossil fuels. Dubai Consensus-CoP 28 Summit The COP28 Dubai Consensus is an agreement adopted at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention...