Current affairs

India China Trade Deficit, India’s imports rose to $101 billion

Context: A report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) India’s imports from China rose to $101 billion while exports stagnated. Findings of the Report Crossed $101 billion in 2023-24, up from $70 billion in 2018-19 (44% increase). Over 15...

Current Affairs 29th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

NHRC Context: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at a conference in Geneva will determine if India's human rights organisation will maintain its "A status." More In News The decision over whether the NHRC is given an A or B...

Editorial of the day (29th Apr): Israel – Iran Conflict

Context: For an extended period, Iran has exercised restraint in its covert conflict with Israel. However, the recent airstrikes by Tel Aviv in Damascus appear to have changed the situation's dynamics. Background Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, has long...

Current Affairs 27th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Symbol Loading Units (SLUs) Context: The Supreme court directed that Symbol Uploading Units (SULs) used in elections must be stored in a strong room for 45 days post-election. About Symbol Loading Units (SLUs) Function: SLUs are used to load the...

Current Affairs 26th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Rise of New Japan Context: Japan's recent geopolitical shift, marked by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's address to the United States Congress and developments from his summit meeting with President Joe Biden, signals the emergence of a more assertive Japan on...

Editorial of the day (26th Apr): Reality of the Swachh Bharat Mission

Context: India was ranked right at the bottom of 180 countries in the Environment Performance Index (EPI) in 2022 which raised questions regarding the effectiveness of the Swachh Bharat Mission. About Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): Clean India Mission Launched: 2014...

National Clean Air Programme, Key Features and Significane

Context: The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched by the Indian government aimed to reduce the concentration of particulate matter (PM) in the air by 20-30% reduction by 2024 from 2017 levels, but this target was later revised to 40%...

Current Affairs 25th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Unopposed Candidates in Elections Context: The BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal from Surat Lok Sabha constituency in Gujarat was declared elected unopposed. Legal Framework for Nominations Section 33 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951: Outlines requirements for a valid...

Editorial of the day (25th Apr): UK’s Rwanda Law

Context: The House of Lords passed the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, paving the way for the deportation of asylum seekers to the East African country. About The Bill Initially formulated by former PM Boris Johnson in 2022....

Current Affairs 24th April 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Mobilising Green Financing Context: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on the occasion of Earth Day unveiled its Climate Strategy 2030 document which aims to address India’s need for green financing. India’s Green Financing Shortfalls The country requires...