Current affairs

Editorial of the Day (21st March): NASA’s DART Mission

Context: NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission was a groundbreaking endeavour aiming to assess and demonstrate the capabilities of planetary defence by altering the trajectory of an asteroid. About Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Mission Mission Goal: DART was...

In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Treatment, Applications, Challenges

Centre's Notice to Punjab Over Sidhu Moosewala's Mother's IVF Treatment The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has requested a report from the Punjab government regarding the in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment received by Charan Kaur (mother of the late Punjabi...

Viksit Bharat Initiative, Approach, Pillars, Focus Areas

ECI directed Govt. to immediately halt delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the government to halt the delivery of "Viksit Bharat" messages on WhatsApp. These messages, promoting government achievements, could be...

Water Crisis in Bengaluru, Causes, Impact and Solutions

Context: Bengaluru is experiencing a daily water deficit of 500 million litres, a fifth of its total demand. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced plans to supplement Bengaluru's water supply. The water scarcity issue extends beyond Bengaluru to the entire state...

Can Intermittent Fasting Worsen Heart Health?

Intermittent Fasting Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as a dietary approach where individuals restrict their eating to specific time windows, alternating with periods of fasting. While it has shown short-term benefits like weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity, recent research...

India-China Line of Actual Control (LAC), History, Origin

Context: Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist and educator from Ladakh, is leading a protest march to highlight the loss of local land to China and demand constitutional safeguards for the region. What is the Line of Actual Control (LAC)? Demarcation...

Current Affairs 20th March 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Model Code of Conduct Context: The political banners were removed in Delhi after the Model Code of Conduct came into force. About Model Code Of Conduct Nature of the MCC: The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was created by the...

Editorial of the Day (20th Mar): Forced Labour-ILO Report

Context: A study by the International Labour Organization (ILO), released in Geneva has found that forced labour generates illegal profits worth $36 billion per year. Key Findings of the Forced Labour-ILO Report Definition of Forced Labour The ILO defines forced...

IPCC Assessment Reports and New Study Findings

Context A recent study scrutinised over 500 emissions scenarios from the IPCC's reports, uncovering persistent disparities. Despite global efforts, developed nations are projected to maintain higher income, energy use, and emissions rates compared to their developing counterparts until 2050. About...

Most Polluted City in the World, World Air Quality Report 2023

Context: According to the World Air Quality Report 2023, New Delhi is ranked the world’s most polluted capital city for the fourth consecutive year since 2018, while India emerged as the third worst country in terms of air quality. In...