Current affairs

National Girl Child Day 2024, Theme, History and Celebration

National Girl Child Day 2024 National Girl Child Day is observed annually on January 24th to raise awareness about the challenges faced by girls in Indian society. The day emphasizes the importance of equal opportunities in education, healthcare, and nutrition,...

Current Affairs 23rd January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

NISAR Mission Context: The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) Mission is on track for an “early 2024” launch. About NISAR Mission Joint NASA-ISRO Low Earth Orbit Observatory: NISAR is a collaborative project between NASA and ISRO, positioned in Low Earth...

Editorial of the Day (22nd Jan): Post Office Act, its Unbridled Powers of Interception

Context: The newly enacted Act does not make any provision for procedural safeguards to dispel fears of misuse of the substantive provision on interception. Key Issues Related To The Post Office Act Lack of Procedural Safeguards in New Legislation: The...

India-Bangladesh Relations, Areas of Cooperation, Challenges

Context: Recently Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to power in Bangladesh for a historic fourth straight term. About India-Bangladesh Relation Foundation and Early Friction (1971-mid-1970s): 1971: India plays a crucial role in supporting Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan. Mid-1970s: Anti-India sentiment...

Viksit Bharat, Litmus Test, Data and Facts

Context: The consecration event of Ram temple in Ayodhya is accompanied by hopes for the realisation of Ram Rajya, symbolising communal harmony, women's safety, and the eradication of poverty. Viksit Bharat, Litmus Test: Data And Facts Poverty 2 million Indians...

Parakram Diwas 2024, Commemorating Valor of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Parakram Diwas 2024 promises to be a monumental celebration, weaving together historical reflections and vibrant cultural expressions at the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. Inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the evening of January 23rd, the event will...

Maldives and Lakshadweep, Tourism, Key Differences

Context: The article compares Maldives and Lakshadweep as tourist destinations, discussing why Maldives is ahead in tourism and why Lakshadweep seeks high-end, low-volume tourism. About Maldives And Lakshadweep The Maldives, an archipelago of 1,190 coral islands and sandbanks clustered in...

Editorial of the Day (20th Jan): The Problem with India’s Science Management

Context: The Indian government is in the process of overhauling its scientific infrastructure. A critical assessment of current administration is vital for improving the sector's efficiency and resilience. Issues Related TO India’s Science Management Low R&D Expenditure: India's research and...

Editorial of the Day (20th Jan): The Capex Push

Context: Post-COVID-19 States' fiscal deficits were contained under 3% of GDP in 2021-22 and 2022-23, despite increased borrowing limits set by the Union government. The Challenge State governments, cumulatively, spend more than the central government, accounting for over three-fifths of...

Current Affairs 22nd January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Andhra Becomes 2nd State to take up ‘Caste Census’ Context: The government of Andhra Pradesh has initiated an extensive caste census to count and document all communities within the state. More In News Andhra Pradesh becomes the second state after...