Current affairs

NCRB Report: Crimes in India

Context: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released its annual report on crime in India for the year 2022. Key Highlights Of The NCRB Report: Crimes in India Category Details (2022) Comparison with 2021 Total Cognizable Crimes Registered 58,24,946 (35,61,379...

UNFAO Report: Transforming Agri-food Systems

Context: A report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) revealed the enormous hidden expenses of worldwide agrifood systems, exceeding a remarkable $10 trillion. Key Aspects of the UNFAO Report on Transforming Agri-food Systems In India In countries...

Editorial of the Day: A Dark Shadow on New Delhi’s Credibility

A Dark Shadow On New Delhi’s Credibility Context: A US indictment alleges an Indian national targeted Khalistani separatists, raising questions about New Delhi's covert operations and credibility. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join Concerns Arising Trust Gap: Despite growing bilateral...

Current Affairs 6th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

International Maritime Organisation Context: India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council, marking its continuous service at IMO. Overview of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Description: The IMO is a specialised United Nations agency focused on regulating...

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023, Schedule, Teams and Winner list

The Vijay Hazare Trophy, initially named the Ranji One-Day Trophy, is an annual limited-overs cricket domestic tournament conducted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Initially introduced in the 1993–94 season, it operated at the zonal level...

World Soil Day 2023, Theme, Observed Annually on 5 December

World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5th. It is a day designated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to raise awareness about the importance of soil in our daily lives and to promote...

Editorial of the Day: Re-Criminalising Adultery

Re-Criminalising Adultery Context: The Parliament Standing Committee on Home Affairs suggests amending the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 to criminalize adultery on gender-neutral terms. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join Adultery: Definition and Law Adultery is defined as a voluntary...

Current Affairs 5th December 2023 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Thailand’s Kra Isthmus Context: Srettha Thavisin, Thai Prime Minister, proposes a land bridge across Thailand to shorten maritime shipping routes. About Kra Isthmus The Kra Canal, alternatively known as the Thai Canal or Kra Isthmus Canal, is a planned waterway...

World Malaria Report 2023, Highlights and India’s Achievement

In the latest World Malaria Report for the year 2023 released by the World Health Organization (WHO), it was disclosed that India constituted a significant 66% of malaria cases within the WHO South-East Asia Region in 2022. Notably, nearly half...

Editorial of the Day: Improving the Capability of Indian State

Improving the Capability of Indian State Context: Contrasting the large size of the Indian state with its bureaucratic inefficiencies. Despite a large number of personnel, the civil service's per capita ratio is low, leading to suboptimal governance and policy implementation....