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Current Affairs 11th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Status Of GI Tags In India Context: Seven distinctive products from Odisha have been granted the esteemed Geographical Indication (GI) tag, affirming their unique connection to the state. About GI Tags About: GIs are labels indicating the origin of a...

Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Trade Show Focus Area, Purpose

On a historic occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ceremoniously opened the Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show 2024 in Gandhinagar. Distinguished guests in attendance included President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique, President José Ramos-Horta of Timor Leste, and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra...

World Hindi Day 2024, Theme, History and Significance

World Hindi Day, celebrated annually on January 10th, is dedicated to recognizing the importance of Hindi as a language. The day commemorates the first use of Hindi in the United Nations General Assembly in 1949. Hindi Diwas, celebrated on September...

Editorial of the Day (9th Jan): Debating India’s New Hit-and-Run Law

Context: Commercial drivers and transporters from different States are demonstrating against Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which enforces severe penalties for hit-and-run cases. About Section 106 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) Penalties...

Editorial of the Day (9th Jan): An Ambitious Push for Values, Ethics in Higher Education

Context: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched Mulya Pravah 2.0 to improve ethics in higher education. This updated guideline from 2019 emphasises instilling human values and professional ethics in institutions, fostering a culture of integrity and adherence to constitutional...

Editorial of the Day (9th Jan): Curb the Disillusionment with the Traditional Rule of Law

Context: The article examines India's legal reforms and challenges in justice implementation, contrasting traditional and modern law enforcement methods, and underscores the importance of due process in maintaining rule of law integrity. Essential Condition for the Continued Trust in the...

Current Affairs 10th January 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) Context: The Election Commission of India Introduced new rules for the allocation of symbols to Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs). What Are The New Rules? New Rules for Symbol Allocation: Political parties are required to...

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, Objectives, Achievements and Significance

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is a significant government initiative designed to create awareness and monitor the effective implementation of key central schemes across the nation. This campaign focuses on flagship programs like Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima,...

India–UK Defense Ties, Cooperation, Joint Exercises

Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for a two-day visit to the U.K. aimed at enhancing strategic and security relations, including potential joint development of fighter jets and military platforms. We're now on WhatsApp. Click to Join About India-UK Defence Ties Post-Independence...

First Advance Estimates of India’s GDP, Key Highlights, Current GDP Growth

Context: India’s GDP will grow by 7.3% in the current financial year (2023-24), slightly faster than the 7.2% growth in 2022-23, the First Advance Estimates (FAEs) released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoS&PI)....