Current affairs

Current Affairs 5th February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

US targets Houthis in Yemen Context: The US and British militaries bombed multiple targets in locations used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. More in News It was the second wave of major U.S. operations against Iran-linked groups following a...

Editorial of the Day (5th Feb): WTO-Dispute Settlement Mechanism

Context: The World Trade Organization (WTO) is facing an ongoing crisis with its Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM), often considered the crown jewel of the international trading system. The DSM's Appellate Body (AB), which serves as an appeals forum, has been...

Multidimensional Poverty in India, Data, Calculation Method

Context: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that in the last decade, 25 crore people in India have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty. Multidimensional Poverty: Basis For This Assessment Source of Data: NITI Aayog's discussion paper titled 'Multidimensional Poverty in...

World Cancer Day 2024, Theme, Date, History, Significance

World Cancer Day 2024 World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about cancer and fostering actions to enhance cancer care, detection, prevention, and treatment. Read this article to learn about World...

Two State Solution, Background, Recognition of Palestine

Background of Two State Solution British Foreign Secretary David Cameron hinted at a potential shift in the UK's stance towards recognizing Palestine, sparking debate and criticism from Conservative Party circles. Despite reaffirmations that the government's position remains unchanged, the conversation...

Current Affairs 3rd February 2024 for UPSC Prelims Exam

Exercise Vayu Shakti Context: This Vayu-Shakti 2024 will be held in Pokhran firing range, Rajasthan. About Exercise Vayu Shakti Showcases: IAF's offensive and defensive capabilities Covers: Day and night operations Demonstrates: Long-range and precision weapon delivery Conventional weapon accuracy and...

Biocomputing – Brain Organoid, Examples, Layers

Context: Recently, scientists have fused brain-like tissue with electronics to make an ‘organoid neural network’ that can recognise voices and solve complex mathematical problems. About Biocomputing- Brain Organoid What is Biocomputing? Biocomputing: It uses biological components to perform computational processes....

16th Finance Commission, Constitution, Terms of Reference, Challenges 

The Finance Commission, a constitutionally mandated body established under Article 280 of the Constitution, plays a pivotal role in shaping financial relations between the central and state governments in India.16th Finance Commission was constituted on December 31, 2023, headed by...

RBI Curbs on PayTM Payment Bank, Compliance Issues

Context: The Reserve Bank of India barred Paytm Payment Bank from offering all its core services including wallets and accounts. This action does not revoke Paytm's licence but severely limits its operations. PayTM Payment Bank: Background and Compliance Issues Paytm...

Surajkund Mela 2024, Theme, Partner Nations, History, Significance

Surajkund Mela 2024 The 37th edition of the highly anticipated Surajkund Mela 2024 has commenced, promising an extravaganza of cultural richness, heritage celebration, and artistic brilliance. Held annually in February, this event draws crowds from across the globe to the...